Jobs via Dice is hiring: UI/UX Designer (Senior UX Researcher) in Chicago

Overview

Our client, Shiro Technologies, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today.

Responsibilities

• Translate research and test findings into actionable, prioritized recommendations for UI designs.
• Clarify user, customer, and business needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and user experiences.
• Apply research methodologies and facilitate research sessions.
• Integrate user research into product designs and design practices.
• Collaborate with designers on prototype requirements to test and iterate.
• Document goals, themes, elements, and behaviors for downstream UI teams.
• Create UX artifacts such as journey maps, storyboards, and user flows.
• Document overall UX strategy (UI, physical attributes, guiding principles, etc.) to be leveraged across partners.
• Prioritize research needs and backlog based on the product roadmap.

Team & Work Environment

• Team of 11 members plus 2 interns, supporting multiple workstreams.
• Regular interaction with designers and product owners; stakeholder management is key.
• Hybrid role; must be local to Chicago and able to work onsite when required.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of UX Research experience and knowledge of UX best practices, preferably in a corporate or B2B environment.
• Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent additional 2–3 years of experience).

Required Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience with:
• Empathy — ability to synthesize stakeholder and user sentiment into insights.
• Adaptive Thinking — ability to pivot with changing requirements and confidently make informed decisions.
• Strong knowledge of UI best practices, UI design, and graphic design theory.
• Experience with UI layout, specifications, and prototyping tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Portfolio showcasing expertise and process articulation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Desired Skills

• Project management experience is a plus.

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data storytelling capability.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development