User Interface Design System Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
As a Senior UI Designer, you will partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to create high-quality digital experiences that align with both user needs and business goals. You'll lead large-scale visual initiatives from concept to execution while translating user research and insights into cohesive, high-craft design across our entire product interface. Most days you'll be obsessing over gradients, spacing, and the exact button radius; some days you'll lead ideation sessions or support user research with detailed prototypes. Through intentional, thoughtful interface design, you'll build an experience that emotionally connects with our users, while contributing to and evolving the design system.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL. M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days #LI-Hybrid
What You'll Do

• Lead the visual design of large-scale digital product initiatives, serving as the primary design owner for key feature areas.

• Create high-fidelity UI designs that elevate the user experience.

• Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to translate product requirements into impactful interface designs.

• Produce detailed mockups, prototypes, and design specifications that support efficient development and implementation.

• Contribute to the evolution and governance of the design system, ensuring consistency across products and platforms.

• Create and document scalable UI patterns, components, and visual standards.

• Review and QA implemented designs to ensure a high level of visual quality and fidelity throughout the development process.

• Stay current on visual design trends, interaction patterns, and emerging technologies to continuously raise the quality of our digital experiences.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience in UI Design and/or Product Design for software products.
• Experience designing for mobile or touchscreens

• Exceptional visual design skills, demonstrated through a strong portfolio of polished digital product work.

• Expertise in typography, layout, color theory, visual hierarchy, and modern interface design.

• Experience leading large, research-informed visual initiatives from concept through execution.

• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating best-in-class user interfaces.

• Experience designing and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.

• Proficiency in Figma and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Strong understanding of modern web and native application design patterns.

• Experience collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale.

• Experience working within established brand guidelines while helping evolve visual identity across digital products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for connected devices, consumer technology products, or fitness-related digital experiences.

• Familiarity with motion design, micro-interactions, and prototyping tools.

• Experience contributing to or leading design system initiatives.

• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive visual design practices.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation-in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives. If you're ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
Want to take the next step in your career? Life Fitness / Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $93,000 - $135,900 annually.The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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