UX/Graphic Designer Job at GN Group in Chicago

UX/Graphic Designer tasked to help design intuitive, engaging, and user-centered digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. This role is ideal for a designer who has moved beyond entry-level execution and is ready to contribute meaningfully to UX strategy, research-informed design decisions, and cross-functional collaboration.
You'll work closely with product managers, developers, marketers, and other designers to translate user needs and business goals into thoughtful, usable solutions. We’re looking for someone with initiative, a willingness to learn, and the ability to be creative and flexible when working on projects. You'll also need to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment, manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with multiple parties, and be comfortable taking directions while also working independently.
In addition to UX work, you'll also put your skills to use in web, email, direct mail, social, and print graphics and strategy projects as needed.
User Experience Design Contribute to the end-to-end UX design process, including discovery, research synthesis, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
Create user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and interactive prototypes that clearly communicate design intent
Apply UX best practices, accessibility standards, and usability principles to all design work
Incorporate user research, data, and feedback into design iterations and recommendations
Participate in usability testing sessions and help analyze findings to inform design improvements
Collaboration & Communication Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure designs are feasible, scalable, and aligned with requirements
Present design concepts and rationale clearly to internal stakeholders
Work within established design systems and contribute updates or refinements as needed
Visual & Interaction Design Apply strong visual design fundamentals (layout, typography, color, hierarchy) to UX deliverables
Create high-fidelity designs that balance aesthetics with usability and brand consistency
Ensure interaction patterns and micro-interactions feel intuitive and purposeful
Other Create innovative designs that are consistent with the brand style guide but can also be flexible in the interpretation of said guidelines
Participate actively in project meetings as necessary for the accurate, timely, and creative completion of projects
Be proficient in all technical aspects of the position, from graphic design and typography standards to understanding software and web design
Work with vendors to finalize projects and send completed or printed materials to agencies, the global team, and/or distributors
Work closely with management, other staff members, the global team, and agency partners to conceptualize and execute marketing materials and products
Be responsible for the creative development of company website design, emails, landing pages, and submission forms, understanding the technical backend and providing strategic direction for the web platform
Proof, review, and edit all materials to ensure there are no grammatical or typographical errors; copywriting suggestions are a plus
Benefits Competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation and holidays
Pay Transparency Notice The target annual compensation for this position can range from $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Compensation for roles at GN depends on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience.
Disability Accommodation If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers.us@gn.com . This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online.

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