MOOD is hiring: UX / Visual Designer in Chicago

Contract-to-hire Chicago, IL / Remote $100,000 - $130,000 Posted 452 days ago

Design
OVERVIEW
Create Experiences That Matter
Join MOOD as a UX/Visual Designer to craft beautiful, intuitive digital experiences for our clients. You'll work across industries to design interfaces that not only look stunning but solve real business problems. This role is perfect for a designer who loves both the strategic thinking of UX and the creative expression of visual design.

RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do
User Experience Design

Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions

Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture

Design wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes

Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and user needs

Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders

Visual Design & Brand

Create compelling visual designs that align with brand guidelines

Design high-fidelity mockups and production-ready assets

Develop and maintain design systems and component libraries

Ensure visual consistency across all digital touchpoints

Push creative boundaries while maintaining usability

Work closely with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation

Provide detailed design specifications and asset handoffs

Participate in agile sprints and design reviews

Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines and budgets

Mentor junior designers and share design best practices

Strategic Design Thinking

Balance user needs with technical constraints and business goals

Conduct competitive analysis and stay current with design trends

Measure and iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics

Contribute to design strategy and creative direction

REQUIREMENTS
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills

5+ years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products

Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX process and visual design excellence

Expert proficiency in Figma (our primary design tool)

Experience with design systems and component-based design

Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first principles

Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design

Experience working in agile/scrum environments

Technical Knowledge

Proficiency in prototyping tools (Figma, Principle, or similar)

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web development constraints

Experience with design handoff tools and version control

Familiarity with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)

Knowledge of animation and micro-interaction design

Experience with user testing tools and methodologies

Nice to Have

Experience in B2B or enterprise software design

Experience with brand identity and marketing design

Background in field services or similar industries

Experience with design ops and process optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Ability to handle feedback and iterate quickly

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Collaborative mindset and ego-free approach

Passion for creating user-centered designs

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$100,000 - $130,000 based on experience

Variable Compensation
Annual performance bonus

Benefits Package
Remote-first with optional Chicago office access

Latest Windows machine and design tools

Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Performance-based bonuses

Conference attendance and learning opportunities

SUCCESS METRICS
What Success Looks Like

Design digital experiences that increase user engagement and satisfaction

Establish and maintain scalable design systems for client projects

Successfully balance multiple projects while maintaining quality standards

Contribute to winning new business through compelling design concepts

Become a trusted design partner for clients and internal teams

You're Our Ideal Candidate If...
You're a designer who gets excited about solving complex problems through elegant design. You can think strategically about user needs while crafting pixel-perfect interfaces. You're comfortable presenting to clients, defending your design decisions with data, and collaborating with developers to bring your vision to life. You believe that great design is both beautiful and functional, and you're always looking for ways to push creative boundaries while keeping the user at the center of every decision.

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