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Kforce Inc

UX/Interaction Designer V

Kforce Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Responsibilities

Set design vision and strategy: Define and articulate design direction for large, multi-platform initiatives, aligning user needs with business goals

Grow and mentor design talent: Provide coaching, feedback, and career guidance to designers while maintaining high design standards

Lead cross-functional collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across product, engineering, and leadership to advocate for user-centered decisions and manage competing priorities

Drive complex experience design: Oversee omnichannel user journeys and ensure consistency across devices, platforms, and touchpoints

Establish design standards: Create and maintain design principles, patterns, and quality guidelines that support scalable and maintainable solutions

Oversee prototyping and validation: Direct high-fidelity prototyping efforts and collaborate with research teams to incorporate user insights

Support design system evolution: Contribute to advancing the design system, including pattern development and governance practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree in design, HCI, or related field is preferred

6-10+ years of experience in UX/UI design, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role

Experience leading and mentoring design teams

Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex projects

Strong presentation and communication skills with senior stakeholders

Deep knowledge of modern UI trends, tools, and technologies

Advanced proficiency in design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe CC)

Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design

Proven success working across product, research, and engineering teams

Experience with design strategy, planning, and resource management

Background designing for web, mobile, and emerging platforms

Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business priorities

Strong leadership presence and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in large-scale or highly complex product environments

Expertise in visual design principles and systems (typography, layout, color)

Experience with user research and testing methodologiesFamiliarity with front-end technologies across major platforms

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Industries Travel Arrangements, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain & Storage, and Truck Transportation

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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