Kforce Inc is hiring: UX/Interaction Designer V in Chicago

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.