3 to 7 years of relevant design experience, especially in consulting roles
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a design-related field or equivalent boot camp experience
Solid portfolio reflecting current UI design standards and collaborative skills
In-depth understanding of design principles including typography and composition
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools for design and prototyping
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire high-quality design work from yourself and colleagues
Set standards for quality and innovation as a trusted resource for team and clients
Create UI components for web, e-commerce, and mobile applications based on modern design trends
Develop comprehensive UI style guides and design systems from scratch or existing guidelines
Collaborate with project managers and clients to align on user and business needs
Oversee design quality assurance during the development process
Learn and apply new skills and design trends to improve workflow
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
4% employer match on 401k contributions
Hybrid work model promoting in-person collaboration
Regular team bonding events like happy hours and excursions
Office amenities such as snacks, drinks, and a flavored water machine
Full Job Description
Codal's design team is searching for a supremely creative Senior UI Designer for our Chicago office. As a designer with a background in web applications, e-commerce sites and/or mobile apps, our ideal candidate uses informed intuition to create a compelling and useful user interfaces that also achieve our client's objectives
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Highly self-driven and strategic thinker able to deliver and inspire top quality work from both yourself and others who work with you
Both colleagues and clients will look to you to set the bar for quality and innovation
Fluent in multiple AI enabled tools to aid your creative process from research and prototyping to delivering finished experiences
Creating UI comps of screens (web software, e-commerce sites, mobile apps) informed by modern and industry-appropriate design trends
Overseeing the design of UI style guides and design systems - either from scratch for from existing brand guidelines - with a distinct point of view on how things should look and why
Collaborating with PMs, clients, and other members of the team to understand user needs, business goals and other key requirements
Ensuring developers have what they need to understand the design intention and overseeing design QA during the development phase
Actively collaborate with other designers on a project
Learn new skills and stay abreast of technical and digital design developments and successfully apply these to work practices to help improve processes and procedures
Effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
An understanding of key design principles such as typography, illustration, imagery, content, and composition, and excel in wielding them in a web design application.
3 to 7 years worth of project work and other design experience, particularly in a consulting environment.
Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent boot camp experience in a design-related field
A portfolio that best demonstrates a solid understanding of the latest UI design standards and processes, as well as the soft skills required to work well on a team. Applicants will have an opportunity to walk through a portfolio piece as part of our interview process.
Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?
Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, Canada, the UK, and India
We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
Employer 401k match - 4%
Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days
We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
About the Codal Design TeamAs a member of the Codal design team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow designers on a project and learn from each other. Our sprint-based approach to project work is designed to give designers time to think and explore new ideas while still delivering consistently for our clients. We also value work-life balance and a 40-hour work week. Moreover, we empower our designers to seek training and development opportunities, as well as define the way we work. Giving you a voice and a support structure to grow is how we turn good designers into great ones.
We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include but aren't limited to, a candidate's experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position
Pay range
$90,000-$120,000 USD
Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.
