UX Designer

UX Designer

Boeing

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$108.80K - $157.55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


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Job description

UX Designer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a User Experience Designer that will partner with product teams within Data Analytics & Digital Integration organization to deliver scalable enterprise products that align with business goals and user needs. This position is located in either Arlington, VA, Chicago, IL, Long Beach, CA, Mesa, AZ, Miami, FL, Ridley Park, PA, or Seattle, WA.

We are seeking a User Experience Designer to work on all stages of the UX design process across a portfolio of mission-critical platforms and applications.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Work on all stages of the UX design process ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
  • Participate in user-centered design activities, including creating journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity design that effectively communicate design ideas.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in conducting usability tests, heuristic evaluations, and other reviews to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of designs.
  • Diagnoses simple usability issues and recommends changes.
  • Stay updated in industry trend, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Help maintain design system, page templates, and style guides that ensure consistency across products.
  • Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with partners across different cultures and time-zones.
  • Specialty in Visual and Interaction design
  • Understanding of user-centered design

Basic Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication Design, Interaction Design, or equivocal years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience in UX design
  • 3+ years experience in Figma
  • 5+ years experience with user research methodologies and usability testing
  • 3+ years experience with responsive and mobile design

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MFA or PhD Visual Communication Design, Interaction Design, or similar fields.
  • Experience designing, developing, and leading business solutions that impact a company across organizations
  • Experience is designing large scale software applications with 1000s of users.
  • Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions and receive general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy of meeting objectives.
  • Ability to effectively interact with external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations and vendors.
  • Experience working with and developing an enterprise design system.
  • Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.
  • An online portfolio of case studies demonstrating strong visual design skills and user-centered design solutions
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $108,800 - $157,550

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 4, 2026.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a UX Designer?

A: To succeed as a UX Designer, one should possess core technical skills such as proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD, as well as knowledge of human-centered design principles, user research methods, and interaction design patterns. Additionally, soft skills like effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, understanding user needs, and iterating on design solutions. By combining these technical and soft skills, UX Designers can create user-centered designs that drive business success and support their career growth through opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Q: What is the career path for a UX Designer?

A: A UX Designer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior UX Designer, where they focus on user research, wireframing, and prototyping, before advancing to a Mid-level UX Designer role, where they take on more complex design challenges, lead design projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. As they gain experience, they can move into Senior UX Designer or Lead UX Designer positions, where they oversee design strategy, mentor junior designers, and drive design innovation. Ultimately, UX Designers can pursue leadership roles, such as Design Director or VP of Design, or transition into related fields like Product Management, Business Strategy, or Academia, leveraging their expertise in human-centered design and problem-solving.



Boeing job posting for a UX Designer in Chicago, IL with a salary of $108,800 to $157,550 Annually and benefits including Medical, Life, and Retirement with a map of Chicago location.