What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI / UX Designer - W2 (Mossville, IL &Tucson, AZ) position at VITS Consulting Corp?
Job Title: UI/UX Designer
Location: Mossville, IL & Tucson, AZ
Employment Type: Contract (10 Months)
Work Authorization: W2
- Translate research insights and usability test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI design improvements
- Analyze user, customer, and business needs to create intuitive and engaging user experiences
- Apply and facilitate user research methodologies to gather meaningful insights
- Integrate user research into product design and continuous design practices
- Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to define prototype requirements for testing and iteration
- Document key UX goals, themes, behaviors, and interaction patterns for downstream UI teams
- Develop and maintain UX artifacts such as journey maps, user flows, and storyboards
- Define and document overall UX strategy, including design principles, interaction models, and experience guidelines
- Prioritize research initiatives and backlog in alignment with product roadmap and business objectives
- Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or a related UX field
(Equivalent experience of 2 3 additional years may be considered in lieu of degree) - 5 years of experience in UX Design and/or UX Research
- Strong empathy and ability to synthesize user and stakeholder insights into meaningful design solutions
- Adaptive thinking with the ability to respond effectively to changing requirements and priorities
- Solid understanding of UI/UX best practices and core design principles
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma
- Experience with Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and interactive system design
- Strong experience in prototyping and user-centered design methodologies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Portfolio demonstrating design process, problem-solving approach, and delivered outcomes
- Experience in project management or leading UX initiatives
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate insights through compelling data storytelling