Associate UX Designer

Morningstar•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morningstar’s Corporate Digital Web Team powers our global public web presence, partnering with marketing, product, design, and technology to create user-centered, high‑performing digital experiences for investors and clients. We’re looking for a Digital UX Specialist who’s excited to experiment, learn, and shape better website experiences—using real user data to test ideas, refine page patterns, and help bring intuitive, modern digital journeys to life. This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite. Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in UX, product design, web design, or a related digital role.
Foundational UX skills: understanding of user journeys, information architecture, and usability best practices.
Some exposure to website experimentation and/or web analytics (e.g., A/B testing concepts, engagement or conversion metrics).
Ability to create clear, simple wireframes using tools like Figma or Sketch.
A self-starter with a genuine curiosity about emerging technologies—especially AI.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑moving, experiment‑driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with experimentation tools (e.g., Optimizely, Google Optimize, Adobe Target) or CMS‑driven websites.
Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and basic HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

Support the design and setup of A/B and multivariate tests on key page types, from hypothesis through to results and recommendations.
Review and align existing pages to new templates and components as part of system and CMS migrations, flagging UX and content issues.
Create simple wireframes or prototypes for page layouts and flows that follow our design system and accessibility standards.
Partner with UX, analytics, marketing, and engineering to interpret data, share insights, and continuously improve the user experience.

Benefits

Financial Health
100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Emotional Health
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Social Health
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range $59,900.00 - 101,825.00 USD Annual Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.