User Interface (UI) Designer in Chicago, IL

User Interface (UI) Designer Job Description

The UI designer decides how a product or website is laid out and creates wireframes. This professional works closely with UX and other designers to ensure every touchpoint that users encounter in their interaction with a product conforms to the overall vision created by the UX designers. Software skills needed for this role may be extensive and include MockFlow, Balsamiq, Axure RP, Framer X, and ProtoPie for prototyping; Photoshop and Illustrator for editing or creating still images; Adobe After Effects and Sketch for creating animated images and text; and Principle for designing interactive user interfaces. Knowledge of front-end development and basic coding skills is a plus.

Typical user interface (UI) designer duties:

Devising intuitive user interactions and optimizing products for responsive web design

Creating mockups of websites and prototypes of products

Building and managing design systems

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Salary for User Interface (UI) Designer in Chicago, IL

96685 - 148230

25th percentile

96685

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

120780

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

148230

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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