UX/UI Designer
Aon, Chicago, IL, United States
Aon is seeking a design systems-minded UX/UI Designer to help lead the next generation of our insurance e-commerce platform. You won't just be "using" Figma; you will be the primary architect of how our organization leverages Figma AI and Make to scale our design library for numerous insurance sites. You will bridge the gap between high-level product concepts and developer handoff by making our design system "intelligent." This is a virtual role, however, preference will be given to candidates in CST/EST Zones. This position will work CST zone hours.
What the day will look like
Design System Craftsmanship & Tokenization:
Maintain and evolve a robust component library for 50+ insurance e-commerce sites. You will modify the architecture of our
Design Tokens
(color, spacing, typography), ensuring every asset is grounded in a
Semantic Layer
that aligns with our engineering team’s code and our global design system. You will build and refine responsive components using our
Design System
based on Material Design principles, ensuring high readability and visual hierarchy.
Technical Stewardship of AI Tools:
Lead the technical process of "priming"
Figma Make
and other generative tools on our specific design language. You will ensure the AI understands our
Semantic Tokens , allowing it to generate layouts that are "system-aware" and structurally sound before review or integration.
End-to-End Visual Logic:
Execute the full design lifecycle, from structural
wireframing
to high-fidelity prototyping. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of information architecture, ensuring complex insurance data is presented with a minimal "economy of words" to reduce cognitive load.
Product Enablement (Vibe-Coding):
Act as the technical bridge for Product Managers, training them to use AI-assisted design tools for conceptual "vibe-coding." By leveraging our
Semantic Layer , you will empower PMs to iterate rapidly while keeping output tethered to our actual design tokens, allowing seamless developer handoff.
Component Documentation & Handoff:
Produce "developer-ready" documentation that goes beyond static screens. You will define interaction states, variable logic, and responsive breakpoints, ensuring the engineering team has a clear, executable blueprint that maps directly to our
Design Token
architecture.
Accessibility & Ethical Patterns:
Integrate
WCAG
compliance into every component. You will advocate accessible hierarchies and plainspoken UI, ensuring digital products are usable by all and avoid deceptive "dark patterns" in the insurance journey.
Who you are
Figma Power User:
You are an expert in Auto Layout, Variables, Components, and the latest Figma AI/Make features.
Prompt Engineer:
You understand how to structure prompts (Task, Context, Constraints) to get predictable, high-quality results from generative UI tools.
Educator at Heart:
You enjoy breaking down complex tools into simple workflows for non-designers.
Systems Thinker:
You see a design system as a living set of rules that can be automated and scaled.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience, specifically within complex, data-driven environments (Insurance, FinTech, or SaaS).
Experience with Form Design.
Deep proficiency in
Figma
and a working knowledge of Figma Make.
Proven experience managing or contributing to large-scale
Design Systems .
Strong communication skills with the ability to "sell" a vision to PMs and senior leadership.
How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. We offer two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year and various working‑style solutions to support our colleagues.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and regular part‑time colleagues, including: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long‑term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance; various types of leaves of absence; paid time off including 12 paid holidays per year, 15 days of paid vacation, paid sick leave per state/local laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability; health savings account; health‑care and dependent‑care reimbursement accounts; employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D Insurance; optional personal insurance policies; adoption assistance; tuition assistance; commuter benefits; and an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
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What the day will look like
Design System Craftsmanship & Tokenization:
Maintain and evolve a robust component library for 50+ insurance e-commerce sites. You will modify the architecture of our
Design Tokens
(color, spacing, typography), ensuring every asset is grounded in a
Semantic Layer
that aligns with our engineering team’s code and our global design system. You will build and refine responsive components using our
Design System
based on Material Design principles, ensuring high readability and visual hierarchy.
Technical Stewardship of AI Tools:
Lead the technical process of "priming"
Figma Make
and other generative tools on our specific design language. You will ensure the AI understands our
Semantic Tokens , allowing it to generate layouts that are "system-aware" and structurally sound before review or integration.
End-to-End Visual Logic:
Execute the full design lifecycle, from structural
wireframing
to high-fidelity prototyping. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of information architecture, ensuring complex insurance data is presented with a minimal "economy of words" to reduce cognitive load.
Product Enablement (Vibe-Coding):
Act as the technical bridge for Product Managers, training them to use AI-assisted design tools for conceptual "vibe-coding." By leveraging our
Semantic Layer , you will empower PMs to iterate rapidly while keeping output tethered to our actual design tokens, allowing seamless developer handoff.
Component Documentation & Handoff:
Produce "developer-ready" documentation that goes beyond static screens. You will define interaction states, variable logic, and responsive breakpoints, ensuring the engineering team has a clear, executable blueprint that maps directly to our
Design Token
architecture.
Accessibility & Ethical Patterns:
Integrate
WCAG
compliance into every component. You will advocate accessible hierarchies and plainspoken UI, ensuring digital products are usable by all and avoid deceptive "dark patterns" in the insurance journey.
Who you are
Figma Power User:
You are an expert in Auto Layout, Variables, Components, and the latest Figma AI/Make features.
Prompt Engineer:
You understand how to structure prompts (Task, Context, Constraints) to get predictable, high-quality results from generative UI tools.
Educator at Heart:
You enjoy breaking down complex tools into simple workflows for non-designers.
Systems Thinker:
You see a design system as a living set of rules that can be automated and scaled.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
5+ years of professional UX/UI design experience, specifically within complex, data-driven environments (Insurance, FinTech, or SaaS).
Experience with Form Design.
Deep proficiency in
Figma
and a working knowledge of Figma Make.
Proven experience managing or contributing to large-scale
Design Systems .
Strong communication skills with the ability to "sell" a vision to PMs and senior leadership.
How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. We offer two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year and various working‑style solutions to support our colleagues.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and regular part‑time colleagues, including: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long‑term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance; various types of leaves of absence; paid time off including 12 paid holidays per year, 15 days of paid vacation, paid sick leave per state/local laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability; health savings account; health‑care and dependent‑care reimbursement accounts; employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D Insurance; optional personal insurance policies; adoption assistance; tuition assistance; commuter benefits; and an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
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