UX/Interaction Designer V

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a UX/Interaction Designer V. Summary: The Lead Designer - UX will drive design excellence and strategic vision, leading cross-functional design initiatives and mentoring design talent. This role is responsible for setting design direction, leading complex design projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering a culture of design excellence Key Responsibilities:

• Set design vision and strategy: Define and articulate design direction for large, multi-platform initiatives, aligning user needs with business goals
• Grow and mentor design talent: Provide coaching, feedback, and career guidance to designers while maintaining high design standards
• Lead cross-functional collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across product, engineering, and leadership to advocate for user-centered decisions and manage competing priorities
• Drive complex experience design: Oversee omnichannel user journeys and ensure consistency across devices, platforms, and touchpoints
• Establish design standards: Create and maintain design principles, patterns, and quality guidelines that support scalable and maintainable solutions
• Oversee prototyping and validation: Direct high-fidelity prototyping efforts and collaborate with research teams to incorporate user insights
• Support design system evolution: Contribute to advancing the design system, including pattern development and governance practices
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree in design, HCI, or related field is preferred
• 6-10+ years of experience in UX/UI design, including 3+ years in a senior or lead role
• Experience leading and mentoring design teams
• Portfolio demonstrating strategic contributions and impact on complex projects
• Strong presentation and communication skills with senior stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of modern UI trends, tools, and technologies
• Advanced proficiency in design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe CC)
• Expertise in accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
• Proven success working across product, research, and engineering teams
• Experience with design strategy, planning, and resource management
• Background designing for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
• Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business priorities
• Strong leadership presence and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Experience in large-scale or highly complex product environments
• Expertise in visual design principles and systems (typography, layout, color)
• Experience with user research and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with front-end technologies across major platforms