User Experience Designer Job at Spectrum IT Recruitment in Chicago

User Experience Designer

???? Buffalo Grove, IL (4 days onsite, 1 remote day) | ???? Full-time | ???? $75,000$90,000 + bonus + benefits

Were representing an innovative technology company in the automotive sector that is hiring their first dedicated User Experience Designer. This is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of UX design across the business, shaping the direction of new and existing products used by a global customer base.

The Role

As the companys first UX hire, youll lead design efforts company-wide, working closely with engineers, senior leadership, and product managers. Youll take charge of developing new product wireframes, refreshing existing products, and driving user-centered design practices into the organization.

This is an onsite role (4 days per week, Buffalo Grove, IL), with no visa sponsorship available.

What Youll Do

• Lead UX initiatives across web, mobile, and PC-based product interfaces.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for new products within your first few months.
• Refresh and modernize existing product interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior stakeholders to balance technical feasibility with user needs.
• Advocate for UX best practices and influence design decisions with data and empathy.
• Work independently on projects with minimal direction, delivering complete design solutions.
• Create intuitive interfaces for data-heavy products (charts, graphs, and visualizations).
• Stay current with UX trends and tools, continuously improving design processes.

What Were Looking For

• 35 years of UX design experience (minimum 3 years for strong fundamentals).
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in Figma (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
• Portfolio showcasing UX projects designed from scratch (not just tweaks).
• Comfortable working with engineers and persuading technical teams on UX principles.
• Experience across web, mobile, and PC-based interfaces.
• Automotive, aviation, or other transport-related experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is beneficial but not required.
• Patient, persuasive communicator who thrives working with opinionated stakeholders.

Why This Role?

• First UX hire ? Opportunity to set the standard and grow into a leadership role.
• Direct impact on products used globally by enthusiasts and professionals.
• Collaborative, hands-on culture where design decisions are highly visible.
• Competitive salary ($75k$90k), discretionary bonus, and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Relocation support available for exceptional candidates.

Interview Process

1. Recruiter screening (virtual, 30 mins)
2. Technical interview (virtual, 1 hour with Product Lead)
3. Onsite final interview (2 hours with Product Lead + COO)

???? Apply now with your resume and portfolio to be considered.