User Experience Designer at PTR Global in Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Other 5 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Our client, a leader in the aviation industry, is seeking a skilled Product UX/UI Designer to help deliver innovative and user-friendly digital products, including websites and intranets. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Strategic Design: Translate business and user goals into impactful product and user experience strategies.
  • Execution Excellence: Utilize your UX/UI design expertise, including interaction design and Figma design systems, to create prototypes and bring designs to life.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, researchers, engineers, and stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Design Systems Mastery: Leverage existing patterns effectively and identify opportunities for new concepts to enhance the overall experience.
  • Attention to Detail: Focus on the finer details of typography, layout, and responsive design while keeping broader strategies in mind.
  • Elevate the Team: Provide and solicit constructive feedback to maintain and improve the quality of the team's work.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in shipping products and features, with a strong portfolio showcasing interaction design, visual design, and user experience concepts.
  • Design Expertise: Mastery of Figma (components, variants, prototyping, branching, etc.), with bonus points for experience in motion design.
  • Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to articulate product strategy, vision, and design systems.
  • User-Centered Design: Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA).
  • Agile Collaboration: Experience working in scrum/agile environments with developers and researchers.
  • Curiosity and Initiative: A passion for asking the right questions and driving innovative solutions.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience with data analysis and product analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Quantum Metric).
  • UX writing or motion design expertise.

Interview Process:

  1. Round 1: Video screen and portfolio review.
  2. Round 2: Proficiency test and follow-up discussion (video).
  3. Round 3: Panel interview with the full team (video, with potential for onsite).


Additional Details:

  • Schedule: Remote or hybrid (no travel required).
  • Hours: 40 per/week
  • Contract Term: Through 2025, with the potential to extend.
  • Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) contributions, PTO, sick leave, and any other benefits mandated by applicable state or local laws.

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