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  • Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views

    Opinion Bureau

    User experience researcher job in Gurnee, IL

    Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
    $45k-82k yearly est. 2d ago
  • User Experience Researcher, AVP

    Morgan Stanley 4.6company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    User Experience Researcher, Assistant Vice President Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages industry-leading platforms, across all WM channels and client segments, to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions. WM Platforms consists of nine sub-teams including: Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow Solutions, Digital Trading & Investing, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution. Business Control & Support, and the Chief Operating Office. Are you a senior UX Researcher who wants to lead high-impact projects, work with cross-functional teams, conduct moderated and unmoderated studies, and mentor other team members? Our growing team is looking for an expert in the practice of user research to be an influential voice in the future of our discipline while inspiring change, delivering written and oral presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative insights, and being an advocate for a more intuitive, seamless user experience. The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management UX team builds digital experiences that help our clients manage their finances and monitor their investments easily. Our team of designers and researchers bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a leading global financial firm. We employ design thinking methods and a user-centered approach to solve real business problems. If you can bring clarity to complexity, discover compelling user insights, and have gone the extra mile to create delight, we want you! Once Here You Will... * Manage both large and small research initiatives collaboratively with your peers in UX Design, Product Management, Technology, Data and Analytics, and more. * Define research questions and goals, conduct appropriate studies, analyze the findings, and communicate results with clear and compelling presentations. * Evangelize design thinking, including conducting workshops, helping develop user journeys, and asking the right questions to ensure teams are putting users at the center. * Plan, design, and conduct both quantitative and qualitative user research studies (i.e., write moderator's guides, conduct in-depth interviews, design surveys, moderated and unmoderated sessions, etc.). * Identify, track, and share overarching research trends. * Make recommendations on research best practices from previous professional and educational experiences. * Be willing to take on any task or responsibility, big or small, that furthers the growth of the team. * Mentor more junior researchers throughout the research process. * Help to adapt and innovate research practices to meet a rapidly growing team's need. * Help to identify opportunities for impactful UX research across the firm. * Facilitate UX workshops with cross-functional teams. * Help promote a data-driven culture that prioritizes user insights and combats assumptions. * Thrive in a work culture that is full of collaboration, teamwork, inclusiveness, and warmth. Skills You'll Bring * 4+ years UX research experience. * Willingness to run studies from end-to-end (you'll be responsible for every single step, from recruiting participants to sharing insights). * Experience implementing a range of methodologies, both qualitative (e.g., moderated, unmoderated etc,.) and quantitative (e.g., A/B or multivariate testing, card sorting, survey design etc,.) * Experience leading and mentoring junior team members. * An interest in working with both enterprise and consumer technology. * A persuasive and compelling presentation style and being able to clearly communicate research insights. * The ability to adapt, pivot, and roll with the punches. * Preferably M.A./M.S. or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields * Familiarity with tools like Figma, UserZoom, UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, and Enjoy HQ preferred. * Experience in financial services, or a large corporate environment preferred. Why Work at Morgan Stanley Besides a competitive salary, work life balance, a clear career path, and great benefits, we take the well-being and work satisfaction of our employees seriously. That's why we put a lot of effort towards creating a safe space for people to be vulnerable, share work, and ask questions that will help them both to grow individually and move their projects forward. You'll be encouraged to bring your own perspective to conversations, and we will help you understand and put into practice what you naturally do best by amplifying each other's strengths. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser. Salary range for the position: $85,000 and $140,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
    $85k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Campus Crypto Researcher (Full-time)

    Jump Trading 4.3company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    About Jump and Jump Crypto Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems. Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities. As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value. What You'll Do: * Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto. * Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy. * Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy. * Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team. * Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas. * Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy. * Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations. * Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations. * Other duties as assigned or needed. Skills You'll Need: * Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture. * Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies. * An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience. * Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results. * Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities. * Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders. * Reliable and predictable availability. The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year. Benefits include: * Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance * Travel Medical Insurance * Group Pension Scheme * Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes * Paid Parental Leave * Parking and Commuter Benefits
    $200k yearly Auto-Apply 51d ago
  • Empirical Research - Finance

    Northwestern University 4.6company rating

    User experience researcher job in Evanston, IL

    Department: Kellogg Finance The Kellogg Finance Department is looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time Empirical Research Associates for a period of at least one year. We will review applications on a rolling basis, with a target initial review on October 31, 2025. (We will also continue reviewing applications received after that date until the positions are filled.) The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with specific members of the department. Specifically, we are recruiting in the following areas (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsor); details are included in the attached pages for each position. Please indicate by checking boxes on the accompanying form the area(s) you are most interested in: * Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman * Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Sean Higgins, Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli. * Labor and Finance, Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang. * Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa, Filippo Mezzanotti. * Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dmitris Papanikolaou, Bryan Seegmiller. * Empirical Research Generalist (2 positions). Faculty sponsor: Varies by project. Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; scraping data from websites and non-traditional data sources; conducting literature reviews; and writing up results for presentations and publications. Previous holders of this position have participated in graduate courses at Northwestern during their time as research fellows (including macroeconomics, microeconomics, asset pricing, and real analysis) and gone on to top Ph.D. programs in economics and finance including Chicago, Princeton, Kellogg, MIT, NYU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Yale. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and programming skills, and the ability to work independently. Prior background in economics or finance is useful but not necessary; we welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure in these fields. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to develop their empirical and theoretical skills in preparation for pursuing a graduate program in economics or finance. Please attach the following to your application: * The form indicating which position(s) you are interested in applying to. * A cover letter briefly describing your career or academic goals, your experience as research assistant or other experience with economic research (e.g., senior thesis), and a description of your programming background; * A current CV; * Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine). The starting date is negotiable, but it should be no later than July 1, 2026. Salary Compensation is $25.55 per hour, and we provide standard benefits such as health insurance. Note for international applicants: Kellogg will provide the research fellow with the necessary J-1 Research Scholar visa, subject to USCIS rules and regulations. To apply, please visit: ********************************************************* Positions (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsors) 1) Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman. The position involves close collaboration on research projects on topics related to the evolution of business and financial markets over the long run, including financial and labor market inclusion, corporate governance, innovation, antitrust, and family enterprises. Research associates are expected to actively participate in project meetings and discussions with existing research teams. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Utilizing OCR tools, data parsing, AI, and text analysis to create novel datasets (e.g., based on historical records) * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 2) Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli, Sean Higgins. Our research topics include financial development, financial inclusion, FinTech, climate finance in developing countries, and law and finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Designing and running experiments * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 3) Labor and Finance; Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang. The position entails close collaboration on a number of projects covering topics at the intersection between labor economics, personnel economics, and finance, often with a focus on inequality, and projects on industrial organization of the financial sector (for example, what are the effects of competition between payment systems? How is alternative data being used in consumer finance? And why are financial institutions so broad in their scope?). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g. historical records, contracts, etc.) * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 4) Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa and Filippo Mezzanotti. Research topics include corporate finance, household finance, innovation, labor economics, and financial technology (FinTech). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, and R * Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g., historical records, contracts, etc.) * Conducting literature reviews * Writing up results for presentations and publications 5) Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dimitris Papanikolaou and Bryan Seegmiller. Research topics primarily center on studying the impacts of artificial intelligence and other technologies on the risks faced by workers and firms, but may also cover other topics broadly in the intersection of technology, labor, and macro-finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit the websites of Professors Papanikolaou and Seegmiller. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases using Stata or Python * Implementing Python-based machine learning and natural language processing tools to create economic measures from textual data * Some economic modeling may be involved (including solving models by hand or programming dynamic models) * Writing up results for presentations and publications 6) Empirical Research Generalist. Faculty sponsor: Varies by project. The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with several members of the department. Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; programming simulations of theoretical models; and proving theoretical results. Research fellows work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Prior research topics have included, among others, the importance of information on trade relations, the effect of credit cycles on housing markets, the impact of tail risk on security pricing, and the importance of financial frictions on unemployment. Applications accepted here: Apply for Job Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
    $25.6 hourly 60d+ ago
  • User Researcher

    IBM Corporation 4.7company rating

    User experience researcher job in Hampshire, IL

    Introduction At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You'll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We offer: * Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications * Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us * Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year * Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks * A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome * Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees * Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme * More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology. Your role and responsibilities We are seeking an Experience Consultant in Research to lead research efforts that uncover user insights and inform the design of engaging digital experiences. Your role will involve overseeing research projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the delivery of actionable insights that drive product development and user experience improvements. Responsibilities: * Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of research studies, including ethnographic, generative, and quantitative methods. * Design and facilitate workshops, focus groups, and co-creation sessions to generate user-centric solutions. * Analyze research data, creating reports and presentations that effectively communicate findings. * Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to integrate user insights into the design process. * Mentor junior researchers, providing guidance and feedback on their work. Required education None Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise * Extensive experience with various research methodologies and tools. * Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record of presenting findings to diverse audiences. * Passion for user-centered design and a deep understanding of user needs and behaviours. * Experience of planning scoping conducting analysing and communicating user research throughout the Agile product development lifecycle. * Experience of qualitative user research methods including usability testing ethnographic observation interviews surveys contextual inquiry and focus groups. * Experience of working within an Agile scrum team working acrosss Designers Product Owners Developers and other Researchers to prioritise research opportunities to support the roadmap in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment. * Able to demonstrate the ability to translate research findings into specific prioritised recommendations to improve product designs. * Ability to manage multiple research projects and stakeholder expectations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ABOUT IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.
    $71k-96k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Prospect Researcher

    International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, Inc. 4.3company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. (Chicago/Hybrid) The position of Prospect Research is to research and analyze information on current and prospective Fellowship donors and prepare detailed reports for development officers to assist in the cultivation of donors. This position reports directly to the Prospect Research & Budget Manager and is based in our Chicago headquarters. We are seeking an individual with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of one to three years of experience as a prospect researcher within a non-profit organization, or comparable experience in non-profit development or a related field, is required. Demonstrated skills in all phases of donor research involving fee and non-fee Internet based research sources such as LexisNexis, DonorSearch, and Salesforce is preferred. Demonstrated analytical and investigative skills are preferred. Individuals with experience in biographical or genealogical research and or data management or demonstrated proficiency in a related field such as history, library science or genealogy is preferred. Essential Job Responsibilities Include: Donor Research and Reporting: Conduct in-depth research of current and prospective donors determining their propensity and capacity to give major or planned gifts. Utilize appropriate software and Internet based resources for research. Prepare detailed analysis and reports on donor profiles to support development officers' cultivation efforts. Prepare detailed briefings for management and giving officers upon request. Database Management: Record prospect research information on donor database. Trend Analysis: Providing ongoing assessment of research methods, goals and strategies. Keep abreast of trends in prospect research through training, reading industry publications, etc. Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and implement standardized, analytical approaches to prospect research rating systems. Technical & Individual Skills: Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Intermediate level proficiency in Internet research methodology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express self effectively and concisely. Excellent customer service skills necessary to professionally and effectively interact with staff, management and donors. Strong organization skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines. Must be self-motivated, and proactive with the ability to work independently with minimal direction. Knowledge of donor types and an understanding of fundraising processes, or cycles of engagement: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; or a desire to learn this process. Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential donor and prospect information. Come and experience all that The Fellowship offers, including the ability to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. Key words: Donor Research, Prospecting, Trend Analysis We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
    $55k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 40d ago
  • Web Browser Researcher

    Fingerprint

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and inquisitive Web Browser Researcher to enhance the accuracy and stability of Fingerprint's core products, including device identification and bot detection. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about JavaScript, Web APIs, and web security concepts, with a strong background in reverse engineering and browser automation. Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research on innovative techniques for device identification and bot detection in modern web browsers. Explore and analyze existing browser technologies to identify new detection opportunities. Develop research tools to validate hypotheses and enhance detection capabilities. Document and share valuable insights regarding web platform security, automation techniques, and browser mechanics with the team. Take ownership of research initiatives, demonstrating autonomy in ambiguous and evolving environments. Drive the full research lifecycle-from ideation to validation-before handing off implementation to the dedicated engineering team. Must-Have Skills: Strong understanding of web platform technologies, web security, and networking fundamentals. Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with browser internals. Hands-on experience with reverse engineering JavaScript, including deobfuscation and bot automation techniques. Solid grasp of internet security, privacy mechanisms, and detection evasion strategies. Proven ability to conduct independent, complex research and present findings effectively. High level of personal ownership, autonomy, and initiative. Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal). Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in bot detection techniques and countering advanced evasion strategies. Proven contributions to Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit bug trackers. Open-source contributions related to web security, bot detection, or browser technologies. Familiarity with backend development, particularly in Golang (Go). Our Tech Stack: Frontend: TypeScript Backend: Golang Infrastructure: AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB) As a Web Browser Researcher at Fingerprint, you will work on cutting-edge technology, directly influencing the evolution of our core products. We foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we're eager to welcome a dynamic and self-motivated researcher to our team. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of web platform research, we encourage you to apply today!
    $44k-81k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Market Simulator Quant Researcher

    Quanta Search

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Our client, a successful HF/MF HF is looking for a Quant Researcher for their Market Simulation team. This person will be part of a centralized team that is responsible for the Market Simulator research tool sets and data sets that are utilized by the firmwide. This simulation platform is a unique, high performance system which provides traders a competitive edge to successfully optimize and execute their strategies. What you'll do: You will be actively involved in research projects associated with latency and available liquidity prediction as well as algorithmic improvement based on requirements provided by our internal trading teams. You will need to be successful at determining efficient methods to store and analyze very large amounts of data and develop tools to evaluate the large volume of market data to help improve trading strategies performance. Partner directly with the internal trading teams to build and enhance market prediction models utilizing quantitative problem solving and advanced statistical techniques. Investigating and designing data mining and machine learning algorithms Conduct research for the purpose of modeling and forecasting future price actions and volatility. Responsible for developing and improving scalable quantitative research frameworks using Python, C++, and other software systems. Research new methods for capturing risk exposure, evaluating risk/reward and performance attribution across multiple asset classes. Build and expand the current revenue base by developing and exploring new opportunities. Skills you will need: At least 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning and/or Statistics Strong Python experience Experience with C++ or another lower level language a plus Excellent problem solving abilities Excellent comp package and relo assistance offered to the right candidate. Thank you for illuminating hiring with Quanta Search! ********************
    $45k-76k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Vulnerability Researcher - Assessments & Exercises

    Jpmorgan Chase & Co 4.8company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    JobID: 210672538 JobSchedule: Full time JobShift: Day Base Pay/Salary: Jersey City,NJ $152,000.00-$260,000.00; New York,NY $152,000.00-$260,000.00; Chicago,IL $133,000.00-$225,000.00; Brooklyn,NY $152,000.00-$260,000.00 As an Vulnerability Researcher - Assessments & Exercises at JPMorgan Chase in the Cybersecurity Technology & Controls line of business, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the firm's cybersecurity or resiliency posture by using industry-standard assessment methodologies and techniques to proactively identify risks and vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology. Design and deploy risk-driven tests and simulations (or manage a highly-skilled team that does) and inform analysis to clearly outline root-causes. In this role, you will evaluate preventative controls, incident response processes, and detection capabilities, and advise cross-functional teams on security strategy and risk management. We are seeking a dedicated vulnerability researcher to engage in advanced vulnerability analysis and research, addressing the complex demands of our mission. In this role, you will work closely with fellow researchers and defense teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop cutting-edge solutions. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess extensive technical curiosity, and have a strong background in reverse engineering. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, working on challenging targets to enhance our security posture. Job responsibilities * Design and execute testing and simulations - such as penetration tests, technical controls assessments, cyber exercises, or resiliency simulations, and contribute to the development and refinement of assessment methodologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure alignment with the firm's strategy and compliance with regulatory requirements * Evaluate controls for effectiveness and impact on operational risk, as well as opportunities to automate control evaluation * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive assessment reports - including detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations - making data-driven decisions that encourage continuous improvement * Utilize threat intelligence and security research to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulations. Apply this knowledge to enhance the firm's assessment strategy and risk management. Engage with peers and industry groups that share threat intelligence analytics * Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and exploit development across a broad range of software on modern operating systems, edge devices, on premise, and open-source software. * Reverse engineer binaries using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja to identify novel attack surfaces and develop proof-of-concept exploits. * Use common VR toolsets such as Fuzzers, disassemblers, debuggers, and code browsers for static and dynamic analysis. * N-Day vulnerability analysis, patch diffing, and zero-day vulnerability research. * Collaborate with other teams to share findings, support vulnerability triage, patch prioritization, and IOCs sharing, supporting the firm's mission requirements. * Document research findings, proof-of-concepts, and technical workflows. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Obtain 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or resiliency, with demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to plan, design, and coordinate the development of offensive security testing, assessments, or simulation exercises * Track record of discovered vulnerabilities (CVEs) in high-profile targets in at least one of the following environments: operating systems, mobile devices, web applications, browsers. * Proven hands-on experience in vulnerability research and PoC/exploit development, reporting, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in open-source projects. * Expertise in advanced analysis frameworks leveraging symbolic execution techniques and dynamic binary instrumentation to uncover, triage, and exploit complex software vulnerabilities. * Hands-on proficiency exploiting complex vulnerability classes - including user-after-free, double free, type confusion - and applying advanced exploitation techniques such as heap spraying and controlled memory corruption to achieve reliable code execution. * Strong understanding of at least two operating systems internals throughout user mode and kernel mode (Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, Android, MacOS, or iOS). * Experience auditing large C/C++, Java, and .Net codebases combining automated static analyzers with manual review to trace data and control flow, uncover memory-safety, injection, and deserialization vulnerabilities and produce proof-of-concept code. * Extensive reverse engineering expertise on x86/x64 and ARM/ARM64 binaries, employing IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, GDB, and RR for deep static/dynamic analysis and root cause vulnerability discovery. * Knowledge of US financial services sector cybersecurity or resiliency organization practices, operations risk management processes, principles, regulations, threats, risks, and incident response methodologies * Ability to identify systemic security or resiliency issues as they relate to threats, vulnerabilities, or risks, with a focus on recommendations for enhancements or remediation, and proficiency in multiple security assessment methodologies (e.g., Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework), offensive testing tools, or resiliency testing equivalents * Excellent communication, collaboration, and report writing skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across various functions and levels Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Bachelor's degree in computer science, or PhD in a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field. * 5+ years of experience in exploit research and development. * Experience using Fuzzing tools such as LibFuzzer, LibAFL, AFL++, OSS-Fuzz, Syzkaller and program analysis tools such as LLVM, Angr, KLEE, Intel Pin, DynamoRIO, and Frida. * Experience emulating embedded platforms for live debugging. * Kernel and low-level OS development. * Deep Linux internals knowledge (SELinux, AppArmor, Seccomp, eBPF, containers, VMs). * Deep Windows internals knowledge (KASLR, DSE, SSDT, IDT, SMEP, SMAP, PXN, KPP, KDP, VBS, HVCI, KMCI, UMCI).
    $68k-101k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • UX/UI Designer

    Peraton 3.2company rating

    User experience researcher job in Homewood, IL

    Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to join our team as a UX/UI Designer. This full-time position is in support of the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) located in Northern Chicago, IL (Great Lakes Region). Responsibilities: Collaborates with peers on design requirements, features, and UI interactions. Designs, implements, and maintains UI designs. Instruments, maintains, and analyzes tracking metrics within the application to identify pain points and guide improvements. Designs and build prototypes that implement user feedback. Optimize designs for maximum scalability and speed. Harmonizes user experience through the consolidation of reusable components. Participates in the design of UI processes and tools. Stays up to date with industry trends and tools. Advocates for great usability and best practices. Translate complex workflows into clean, intuitive designs; build scalable design systems; and collaborate deeply with developers, product owners, and mission stakeholders. Your work will directly influence how USMEPCOM's digital ecosystem evolves-ensuring interfaces are user-centered, accessible, visually compelling, and aligned to DoD design and security standards. Other responsibilities: • Lead UX/UI design for multiple enterprise applications across the USMEPCOM IT ecosystem. • Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workflow analysis and usability testing to validate design decisions. • Transform complex business requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs. • Develop and maintain a scalable design system, pattern library, and reusable components; ensure consistency across applications. • Serve as the Figma subject matter expert by creating and maintaining design systems, style guides, libraries for each application and reusable UI components while establishing best practices and educating teams on design processes, version control, and collaboration workflows. • Design user journeys, process flows, and interaction models that align with both front-end capabilities and back-end system constraints. • Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and Agile development teams to ensure designs integrate smoothly into the existing technology stack and sprint goals. • Ensure all designs meet DoD accessibility, security, and operational guidelines. • Communicate design concepts, rationale, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Provide UI/UX mentorship, promote design thinking, and contribute to continuous improvement of user-centered design practices across the organization. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • U.S. Citizenship Required • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field •8 or more years of UX/UI, product design, or user experience research OR minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD • Demonstrated experience designing mobile applications (iOS, Android, or cross-platform) • Strong portfolio showcasing enterprise-level or multi-workflow design solutions • Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, or similar) • Experience supporting Agile software development teams • Understanding of Section 508 accessibility standards • Ability to travel up to 15%, which may include occasional visits to client sites or government installations • Must possess or be eligible for a Tier 3 (T3) background investigation, in accordance with DoD security clearance requirements Desired Experience & Qualifications: • Ten or more years of UX/UI or product design experience • Strong portfolio showcasing enterprise-level design work, including workflow-heavy or multi-system applications. • Expert proficiency in Figma (preferred) includes component libraries, auto-layout, prototyping, and design system management. • Experience with additional tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, Miro, or similar design and research platforms. • Solid (preferred) understanding of front-end development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and back-end data flow concepts to ensure practical, implementable designs. • Experience working in Agile environments alongside developers, product owners, and testers. • Proven ability to convert ambiguous or evolving requirements into structured user flows and design artifacts. • Knowledge of accessibility standards (508 compliance) • Experience designing for federal, DoD, or other security-sensitive environments is a plus • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
    $112k-179k yearly Auto-Apply 12d ago
  • User Experience Designer

    HP Tuners 4.9company rating

    User experience researcher job in Buffalo Grove, IL

    HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing software and hardware for the best tuning and diagnostics solutions. To support our continual growth, we are expanding our team with the addition of a User Experience Designer. The User Experience Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and seamless user experiences for our digital products. The User Experience Designer will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to design user interfaces and experiences that will help HP Tuners meet our business goals. This position reports to the Product Manager, Motorsports. This position requires a minimum of 4-days onsite work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Creates intuitive, creative and highly usable solutions for a variety of product design challenges, including mobile desktop and hardware interfaces in a timely and organized manner. · Leads the design process for new experiences and improvements to existing experiences. · Balance innovation with user familiarity, leveraging established patterns and considering expectations shaped by current UI trends. Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors. · Develop wireframes, prototypes, story boards and user flows to communicate research and design ideas clearly and efficiently. · Apply user-centered design principles and industry best practices to create engaging user experiences across web and mobile platforms. · Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs align with product vision and technical feasibility. · Contribute to and maintain design systems, ensuring consistency across products and platforms. · Plan and execute usability tests to gather feedback and iterate on designs based on user insights. · Stay updated on the latest UX trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our design processes and user experience. · Understand product specifications and user psychology and predict which might work for both. Requirements Skills and Qualifications · Bachelor's or advanced degree Human Factors, Interactive Design, Visual Design or an equivalent degree focused on user centered design principles. · Excellent academics usually with a GPA greater or equal to 3.0 · Prior experience in the aftermarket car and/or automotive industry is highly preferred. · High effectiveness in communicating across cross-functional teams. · Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills. · Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them to diverse audiences. Ability to think critically about user needs and technical constraints. · Capable of multi-tasking and prioritization to deliver on business commitments in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.. Physical Requirements · Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk and a computer for prolonged periods of time will be expected to encounter periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners. Compensation and Benefits This position requires a minimum of 4-days onsite work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. At HP Tuners LLC, we understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is 75,000-90,000, with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching. HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.
    $73k-97k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • UX UI designer

    Tek Spikes

    User experience researcher job in Elk Grove Village, IL

    Job Description Required Education: • Bachelor's degree in UX, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, HCI, or a related field. Mandatory Qualifications ("Must-Haves") •7+ years of professional UX/UI experience in an enterprise or agency setting. • Proven experience creating desktop, responsive web, and mobile applications. • Expert proficiency in Figma and Figjam (specifically building and maintaining asset libraries). • A strong portfolio demonstrating user interface design and design systems work. • Experience working within and contributing to established design systems. Preferred Qualifications ("Nice-to-Haves") • Experience with design tokens in Figma. • Familiarity with AG Grid and ZeroHeight. • Experience managing a design backlog and sizing work. • Financial services industry experience (a plus, but not required). • Skills in storyboarding, data visualization, animation, or usability studies. The designer will be the third member of the Design System design team. The primary focus is on detailed visual and interface design, component creation, and design token work for an enterprise-scale design system. This is a senior-level, individual contributor role that requires strong collaboration with both design and development teams to maintain and evolve the design system used across the company's products. Key Responsibilities • Maintain, evolve, and create assets and pattern libraries in Figma. • Design accessible, inclusive components and write supporting documentation. • Implement designs based on the existing system and UX best practices. • Collaborate closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation. • Help establish consistent delivery processes and handoff patterns for the design system. Soft Kills: • Must be a self-driven, collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills. Application & Interview Process • Portfolio is required. • Interview Process: Two rounds. • Candidates should be prepared to answer questions from an attached questionnaire (provided to suppliers as a guide).
    $66k-92k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Consumer Experience Manager

    Green Thumb Industries 4.4company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    The Role The Manager, Consumer Experience leads a high-performing hybrid team of onsite and remote CX Representatives to deliver best-in-class service across every consumer interaction. This role is responsible for driving daily operations, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining alignment with GTI's mission to create a seamless, positive experience for every consumer. You will foster a positive, high-performing environment that supports engagement, accountability, and professional growth. In addition to managing daily operations, this role oversees core department functions including staffing and scheduling, system management, call center reporting, training and QA, and ongoing employee development. The Manager will also play a key role in capturing and analyzing Voice of the Consumer (VOC) data, preparing weekly and monthly summaries to identify trends, measure service performance, and drive continuous improvement. This position partners closely with Retail, Accounting, IT, Operations, and Brand teams to strengthen collaboration, streamline communication, and ensure consistent service across all markets. Responsibilities Lead daily CX Support operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic service across all consumer channels. Oversee scheduling, staffing, QA, and training to maintain coverage, performance, and service excellence. Serve as an escalation point for complex consumer situations and drive root-cause Analyze VOC data and service trends to inform leadership and drive process improvements. Track and analyze KPIs (SLA, CSAT, response time, resolution rate) to measure success and identify opportunities. Maintain and update SOPs, FAQs, and training materials to ensure clarity and consistency. Align CX Support strategies with broader Retail and Brand goals for a seamless consumer journey. Collaborate with Retail, Operations, IT, Brand, Accounting to enhance communication and CX systems. Recruit, coach, and develop team members through 1:1s, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback. Support AU launches, new market transitions, and high-volume periods with flexibility and proactive planning. Qualifications 5+ years of contact center or consumer experience operations leadership experience, preferably in a hybrid or multi-site environment. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams to meet or exceed performance goals. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs, VOC data, and service metrics to drive improvements and business insights. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, program management tools, and consumer service software solutions (e.g., FreshService, Reputation, Meltwater, CRM platforms). Skilled in influencing and collaborating across cross-functional teams to align initiatives and drive operational consistency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to connect effectively at all levels, internally and externally. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, make data-driven decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Strong consumer-first mindset with exceptional follow-up, organization, and problem-resolution skills. Illustrated Proven history of living GTI's Behaviors: Consumer Focus, Collaborates, Values Differences, Adapts to Change, Business Insights and Drives Results. Additional Requirements Must pass any and all required background checks Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Must possess valid driver's license The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. Green Thumb Pay Range$80,000-$100,000 USD
    $80k-100k yearly Auto-Apply 33d ago
  • UX/UI Designer

    Brighton Solutions 4.4company rating

    User experience researcher job in Schaumburg, IL

    Brighton Solutions is seeking a UX/UI Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a suite of modern digital platforms and connected web applications. While this role may be performed largely remotely, candidates based in the greater Chicago area or Northwest Indiana are strongly preferred. This position partners closely with Product Management, Engineering, and key business stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong end-to-end product design experience, from discovery and research through final UX/UI delivery. The UX/UI Designer is responsible for executing high-quality user experience and interface design across modern, responsive web applications and digital products. This role plays a key part in shaping product direction by translating user needs and business requirements into elegant, functional design solutions. Key Responsibilities Own UX/UI design execution across a portfolio of digital products and web applications. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, Marketing, Customer Success, and IT teams. Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Apply user-centered design principles to new features, enhancements, and system-wide improvements. Conduct, synthesize, and apply user research to inform design decisions and validate solutions. Create user flows, low- to high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications. Leverage qualitative and quantitative insights, including usability testing and analytics. Contribute to and extend design systems, component libraries, and accessibility standards. Ensure designs meet WCAG accessibility guidelines and usability best practices. Partner with development teams to ensure accurate implementation and smooth handoff. Identify UX issues, propose effective solutions, and iterate based on feedback. Ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all UX design assets. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in UX, UI, or Product Design in an enterprise environment Portfolio showcasing at least three real-world case studies demonstrating end-to-end design work. Proficiency with Figma (or similar tools), including auto-layout, component libraries, variables, and prototyping. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG). Experience creating user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Experience conducting user research and translating insights into design outcomes. Ability to communicate design decisions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional product and engineering teams. Curiosity and willingness to stay current with UX tools, technologies, and design patterns. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with HTML/CSS or front-end development concepts. Experience designing for B2B or enterprise SaaS platforms. Experience contributing to or working within scaled design systems. Background in graphic design, asset creation, motion design, or video editing. This position can be performed on a hybrid-remote basis, however candidates should be based in the Greater Chicago area or Northwest Indiana. Compensation is targeted at $70,000-$80,000 and is offered with optional benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k).
    $70k-80k yearly 6d ago
  • UX Designer

    Barrow Wise Consulting

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today. Responsibilities: The User Interface/User Experience Designer will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Board of Education project and perform the following duties: Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups Translate requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns, and attractive user interfaces Design UI elements such as input controls, navigational components, and informational components Create original graphic designs Identify and troubleshoot UX problems Collaborate effectively with the product, software engineering, and management teams Incorporate customer feedback, usage metrics, and usability findings into the design to enhance user experience An ideal candidate has the following: S. Citizenship Education: Bachelor's degree in design related field Three (3) years of enterprise-level experience required Join the team at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC for a fulfilling and engaging experience! Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients in an ethical and diverse work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT are welcome to apply. Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere until the client is overjoyed.
    $66k-92k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • UX Designer

    Tectammina

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Duration: - 15 weeks plus URGENT NEED FOR MONDAY START **Must provide portfolio in summary portion of resume** Any experience on CPQ implementation would be an added advantage. The resource will have to travel to Chicago Area, IL at least 4 days / week. UX Lead / SME - SC with strong UX skill set. RESPONSIBILITES: • Designing the layout standards for client product categories which include determining: o Maximum number of tabs to be used o Valid scroll length for screen o Content layout sequencing with the tab approach o Ensuring the standard groupings within the tabs have been accounted for o Showing related accessories and other upsell recommendations o Determining opportunities to improve end-user experience with changes to placement of UI elements like links, messages and images • Designing wireframes for product configuration layouts based in the modeling templates. The standards will be defined by product category (console, Infrastructure, subscriber, systems etc.) • Defining the layout format (colors, upsell message with the right format, font and color) • Defining the layout for the top banner messages (including cross-sells) on the Product Configuration screens of CPQ. Additional Information Share the Profiles to ***************************** Need GC / USC / GC(EAD) On W2 Duration : 15 Weeks Contact: ************ Keep the subject line with Job Title and Location
    $66k-92k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
  • UX Designer

    Konnectit

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Job Description We are seeking a User Experience (UX) Designer with 3-5 years of experience designing intuitive and engaging digital experiences. The ideal candidate will excel at wireframing, creating user stories, and using tools such as Figma and Sketch to translate requirements into user-friendly designs. This role is essential in ensuring our applications and platforms meet user needs while aligning with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to guide design and development. Create and refine user stories based on research and business requirements. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility. Use Figma, Sketch, and other design tools to produce high-quality mockups. Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on user feedback. Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle. Maintain and evolve design systems, style guides, and UI component libraries. Mandatory Skills Proficiency in wireframing and developing user stories. Hands-on experience with Figma and Sketch. Strong understanding of UX design principles and best practices. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience translating business requirements into intuitive digital interfaces. Desirable Skills Familiarity with other design tools (Adobe XD, InVision, Miro). Experience conducting user research, persona development, and usability testing. Knowledge of UI design fundamentals and responsive design. Exposure to Agile methodologies and design sprints. Ability to present and defend design decisions to stakeholders.
    $66k-92k yearly est. 10d ago
  • UX Designer

    Jobsbridge

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Hello, Greetings from Jobsbridge ! Jobsbridge, Inc . is a fast growing Silicon Valley based I.T staffing and professional services company specializing in Web, Cloud & Mobility staffing solutions. Be it core Java, full-stack Java, Web/UI designers, Big Data or Cloud or Mobility developers/architects, we have them all. Job Description Responsibilities Design high-level user interfaces based on wireframes and product requirements Design, sketch, prototype, and collaborate in order to build the best possible product Deliver user-friendly, on brand work that also produces results Collaborate with UI design team to establish UX design guidelines and templates Requirements 5+ years of interactive design for consumer products (web and mobile) Ability to create detailed and comprehensive information architecture diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, and screenflows Adobe Creative Suite Software and prototyping tools Strong understanding of usability and accessibility Qualifications UX, UI, Wireframes, Photoshop Additional Information Only W2
    $66k-92k yearly est. 6h ago
  • UX/UI Designer

    Ascent 4.1company rating

    User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL

    Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: VP of Product AI AscentAI builds intelligent software to help risk and compliance teams at financial institutions keep pace with ever-evolving global regulation. Our platform transforms complex regulatory information into clear, actionable insights enabling teams to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and stay ahead of change. We're a small, mission-driven company pushing the boundaries of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-in-the-loop systems to solve some of the hardest problems in regulatory compliance. The Role We're looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the user experience and UI design of AscentAI's global SaaS platform. You'll collaborate closely with product and technical teams to conduct user research, design highly usable software products, and deliver best-in-class user experiences. You'll also serve as a user and UX/UI expert for stakeholders in product, engineering, data science, regulatory intelligence, sales, and customer support. This is a high-impact role with real ownership and visibility, offering the opportunity to influence product and business outcomes. What You'll Do Identify target user groups and conduct user research to help identify, clarify, and understand user needs (functional, emotional, and behavioral) Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to design highly usable software solutions solving real customer needs Manage UX/UI Design Discovery, utilizing current industry best practices and user testing methods Produce design artifacts including wireframes, UI designs, and interactive mock-ups, and manage Design Discovery to test, validate, and iterate on product features, user journeys, interactions, and user-interfaces Conduct design reviews with software engineering teams and provide UI specification and testing for all user-interface features Work closely with product leadership to incorporate user research and validation into AscentAI's product vision, strategy, roadmap, and development Serve as an expert on user personas, needs, behaviors, motivations, and goals to product leadership and other stakeholders Skills Human-centered UX/UI design Experience using industry tools to create UI designs and interactive mock-ups Creative problem solving skills to provide solutions to user interface challenges Analytical mindset and an ability to incorporate qualitative and quantitative data into decision making and recommendations Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deliverables and timelines Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to product managers and software engineers Attention to detail and mastery of information design Experience Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience in UX/UI design; demonstrated commercial success with emphasis on software products Experience leading design projects, user research, and workshops Experience with complex / technical business systems and an ability to strategically analyze how complex data and information can impact user experiences Knowledge of human-centered designed, IDEO design thinking, SVPG's “product operating model”, and/or modern agile software development practices is a strong plus Understanding of or industry experience in Compliance, Risk and/or Legal is a plus Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning is a plus Why Join Us? A small, collaborative, and fast-moving team where your contributions will have an outsized impact The chance to work on meaningful problems in regulatory technology Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy Recognition in the regtech space for our innovation and customer value
    $65k-87k yearly est. Auto-Apply 5d ago
  • UX Designer

    Sandwich 4.4company rating

    User experience researcher job in Evanston, IL

    Now Hiring Remote / Los Angeles, CA UX Designer Okay so we're building a tech company around a core product with a lot of promise. Our whole journey as a tech-native creative studio has been leading up to this. So we need some design talent to breathe life into what's already in prototype. We know it's a thing, so now we need it to look and feel like a thing. This is a short job posting. You know what a designer does, you know how to think about UX, you know how to weave in brand and you have impeccable taste. I know that about you. It would mean a lot to me if you'd email me at ************** and show me what you're all about. If it feels right, we'll connect and talk details. And if it works out, it'll be well worth your while. Thanks!
    $74k-108k yearly est. 60d+ ago

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The average user experience researcher in Naperville, IL earns between $58,000 and $106,000 annually. This compares to the national average user experience researcher range of $73,000 to $135,000.

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