smartdept. inc. is hiring: UI/UX Content Writer in Chicago

Overview

smartdept. is searching for a UX/UI Writer/Content Designer for a healthcare industry client located in Deerfield, IL (open to remote). The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience. This is a full-time, fully remote (with a strong preference for candidates local to Deerfield or Chicago), long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of an extension.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Product Development, Stakeholders, Researchers, Clinical, Legal, and UI/UX Design teams to ensure all content is on-brand, clear, friendly, and concise
• Stay current in assigned areas to effectively represent the brand
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and internal details to ensure timely delivery
• Participate in and facilitate meetings to understand business goals and objectives
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems or roadblocks
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure language consistency across all user touchpoints, including:
  • Calls-to-action
  • Navigation
  • Headers/Headlines
  • Instructional text
  • Error messages and system feedback
  • Accessibility support

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferred in writing, editing, copywriting, advertising, communications, journalism, or similar)
• Associate's degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design a plus
• 5+ years of writing experience
• At least 2 years of UI/UX writing experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Figma

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience at a creative agency or large corporation
• Experience communicating ideas to business owners, stakeholders, and senior management
• Healthcare industry experience
• Experience working within and pushing the boundaries of established brand voice/editorial guidelines
• Familiarity with technical documentation for customer-facing UI