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User Experience Project Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Participate in the delivery of projects, working through the many obstacles along the way across multiple teams, roles (UI/UX designers, business analysts, product owners, etc) and organizations ...

Participate in the delivery of projects, working through the many obstacles along the way across multiple teams, roles (UI/UX designers, business analysts, product owners, etc) and organizations ...

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and at a high standard. * Explore new design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate user experience. Who You Are: * 5+ years of ...

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and at a high standard. * Explore new design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate user experience. Who You Are: * 5+ years of ...

Projects/ environment background is more important. * Top 3 skills: take over a research project ... In UI/UX design, "low-fi" and "hi-fi" wireframes refer to the level of detail and visual fidelity ...

Projects/ environment background is more important. * Top 3 skills: take over a research project ... In UI/UX design, "low-fi" and "hi-fi" wireframes refer to the level of detail and visual fidelity ...

Experience leading UX projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex user needs into simple, elegant design solutions.

Experience leading UX projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex user needs into simple, elegant design solutions.

The User Experience Lead (UX Lead) will oversee and drive the product vision and strategy across a ... Proven track record of managing multiple projects with competing deadlines, adapting to evolving ...

Experience leading UX projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex user needs into simple, elegant design solutions.

Experience leading UX projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex user needs into simple, elegant design solutions.

Gain exposure to challenging projects that influence the user experience of enterprise-level applications and solutions. * Professional development : Work alongside industry leaders in UX research ...

Efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities within a dynamic, fast-paced Agile development ... Proven experience working effectively in fast-paced, Agile product development environments.

User Experience Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and at a high standard. * Explore new design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate user experience. Who You Are: * 5+ years of ...

UI/UX Lead (Remote, Part-Time) We're seeking an experienced and creative UI/UX Lead to join our ... This is a contract role (up to 20 hours per week) , with hours varying based on project needs. We ...

UX Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

The User Interface/User Experience Designer will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Board of Education project and perform the following duties: * Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups

The User Interface/User Experience Designer will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Board of Education project and perform the following duties: * Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups

UI/UX Designer

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

UI/UX Designer WeatherTech Direct, LLC is seeking a well-qualified UI/UX Designer to create ... This individual should be comfortable owning projects from discovery through implementation while ...

User Experience Designer

IL · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

As a UX Designer for McGraw Hill, you will play a pivotal role in crafting intuitive, accessible ... projects. What you can bring to this role: * A passion for innovation and a desire to make a ...

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How much do user experience project jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience project in Chicago, IL is $78,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,300.00 and $93,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between User Experience Project vs User Experience Designer?

AspectUser Experience ProjectUser Experience Designer
Primary FocusManaging and coordinating UX initiatives and deliverablesDesigning user interfaces and interactions
Required SkillsProject management, UX research, stakeholder communicationUI design, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, project-basedDesign teams, creative environments
CertificationsUX certifications, project management credentialsUX/UI design certifications, tools proficiency

While a User Experience Project focuses on overseeing UX initiatives and ensuring project goals are met, a User Experience Designer is primarily responsible for creating the visual and interactive aspects of user interfaces. Both roles often collaborate but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

Director, User Experience

The Office of Experience

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Job description

Job Title

Director, User Experience


About OX

The Office of Experience (OX) is a full-service digital agency helping companies excel at every moment of interface they have with their customers. OX’s human-centered philosophy and multidisciplinary approach integrate strategy, design and technology to help organizations reinvent their business and rapidly bring new experiences, products and messages to market. In an era of unprecedented disruption, OX is built to transform.


Position Description

The Director, User Experience is a critical role in the organization bringing in a unique blend of user insights, client understanding, and skill for the creation of transformative experiences for our clients and their customers. As a User Experience Director you will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of a project and lead the UX effort and work in collaboration with other leads of the team, including design leads, content strategy leads, project managers, researchers and others. You will have the opportunity to lead other UX members of the team. You will receive and gain customer insights from primary and secondary research, and apply this knowledge in the creation of site architectures, user flows, and ultimately the service and product design experiences you will design and prototype.


Responsibilities & Duties

  • Be accountable for the execution and quality of deliverables of cross-functional teams, and show ability to frame and position the intent and content of deliverables to a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Mentor UX team members toward top performance and help them track toward long-term career goals
  • Partner with client strategy, design, content, and develop teams on UI/UX roadmaps
  • Meet with key leaders and stakeholders to understand business goals, target audience, consumer journeys and other factors that will impact that user experience approach
  • Conduct site audits and best-in-class industry scans to evaluate current state experiences of our clients and the industry as a whole
  • Lead wireframe and prototype creation through all phases of a project, from concept through design and development
  • Create a deep understanding and empathy for our customers across diverse audiences, including designers, developers, client strategists, and business leaders
  • Lead the advancement of the UX practice at OX, staying knowledgeable about trends and tools of the trade; occasionally contribute thought leadership to the organization
  • Coordinate on ensuring we meet requirements for accessibility
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager


Required Experience

  • 10+ years of in-depth knowledge and experience of Interaction Design and Service Design across varied users, business problems, and devices
  • Prior experience leading UX projects and other team members
  • Ability to learn new software quickly; experience with Google G Suite, Figma, Sketch, InVision, Axure, Confluence, Validately, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
  • Expertise with driving and applying user-centered design processes
  • Accustomed to working collaboratively with customers and cross-functional team members
  • Beginning to develop an area of specialization within the greater design landscape and willingness to develop a deeper understanding of the following but not limited to: User Research and Strategy, Visual Design, Service Design, and Content Development
  • Expertise creating interaction models, flows, and wireframes
  • Advanced knowledge of rapid prototyping methods, ranging from paper sketching to digital prototypes
  • Passion and commitment for great design
  • Experience working in an agile environment


Location

Chicago / Remote