Job Description :
Title: UI/UX Designer
Location: North Chicago, IL
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· We are currently seeking a senior mobile UI/UX designer to work with our team on the web/mobile application we have under development.
· The designer will start with a current in-house prototype and carry out a complete design to achieve the most effective and compelling user experience for the particular demographic[s] we are targeting.
· The initial application is for web & iOS, and the designer will work closely with our product team, and our iOS developers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create wireframes, storyboards and user flows to communicate design.
· Present and defend design proposals to marketing, engineering and executives.
· Propose designs that are innovative.
· Emphasize directions that are feasible in fast product timeframes.
· Work with a team using agile approach with biweekly iterations.
· Carry out user research and usability studies to evaluate the design.
· Design for a range of mobile devices, initially iOS.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· UI/UX design experience, 3+ years with web and iOS applications.
· One or more applications successfully launched in the App Store.
· Experience with design & mockup tools such as Photoshop, Omnigraffle, InDesign, Balsamiq, and InVision.
· Work closely with UI developer teams to deliver applications.
· Design and conduct user and usability studies to inform design.
· Experience with wellness and/or speech recognition apps is a big plus