UX/UI Designer

Bectran Inc • Schaumburg, IL

2d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a UX/UI Designer, you will help conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, apply best practices in user-centered design, and support marketing in enhancing the website experience. Working with cross-functional teams in product, engineering, DevOps, and marketing, you will help design and implement intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centric digital experiences. You will contribute to developing the next generation of the company’s platform, application, and website experience.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Marketing, Business, or equivalent working experience.
• 1–3 years of experience with user-centered and user-interface design; internships, freelance, and agency work count.
• Experience with responsive website design, development, or maintenance.
• Mobile and responsive web/app UI design skills.
• Experience creating process flows, sketches, wireframes, navigation models, and visual designs.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and explain the reasoning behind design decisions.
• Interest in staying current with UI trends, technologies, and design practices.
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
• Understanding of user stories, user pain points, and ways to improve the experience.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with website platforms such as Webflow or WordPress.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to research design problems and work across teams to solve them.
• Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools, especially Figma.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SaaS, Finance, or B2B is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Sketch, Zeplin, Flinto, and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to design web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gain insights into user behavior, preferences, and pain points.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing results, and stakeholder input to continuously improve the user experience.
• Create and maintain UX documentation, including user journeys and design specifications, to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the design process.
• Work with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to apply UX/UI guidelines, and with marketing on website designs and updates.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with a choice of PPO and HSA plans.
• 100% paid dental, vision, and life insurance through MetLife.
• Options to participate in Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) plans available for employee election through MetLife.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) offering Roth and traditional contributions through Principal.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) and 8 holidays off annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level