We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role will play a key part in supporting a major business transformation within the non-profit sector, focusing on enhancing customer journeys and building tools that improve engagement and usability. As a vital member of the design team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to create seamless, accessible, and visually compelling user experiences.

Responsibilities: • Design intuitive and visually appealing web application interfaces, applying user-centered design principles and industry best practices. • Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to visualize ideas and refine design concepts. • Collaborate with UX researchers to develop test plans and iterate designs based on user feedback. • Develop detailed UX deliverables such as process flows, storyboards, and high/low fidelity prototypes. • Produce visual design assets and document styling specifications to guide the development team. • Ensure consistency across navigation schemes, design components, and templates while maintaining brand standards. • Work closely with front-end engineers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications. • Optimize designs for accessibility, scalability, and performance to deliver a seamless user experience. • Translate usability research findings into actionable design improvements. • Participate in brainstorming sessions using various tools to explore and refine design solutions. • Proven experience in UX/UI design, including creating wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups. • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD. • Strong understanding of usability principles and user-centered design methodologies. • Ability to translate user research findings into effective design strategies. • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers and researchers. • Familiarity with accessibility standards and optimizing designs for diverse user needs. • Excellent communication skills to present and articulate design concepts effectively. • Knowledge of scalability and performance optimization in web application design.