UX Project Manager
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Onsite schedule: Hybrid 0The UX PM will support project planning and deliverable management across multiple projects. Works with UX team members to create project timelines and monitors progress of UX deliverables. Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, business stakeholders and IT delivery PMs.
5-7 years of experience as a PM
Design or UX Experience preferred
Strong business acumen
Agile experience/certification
Key Responsibilities:
Track UX timelines and project delivery
Create Project Kick-off materials and facilitate kick-off meetings
Develop and drive high-level project milestones and detailed project plan
Assist in managing project backlogs, participating in sprint planning and grooming
Clear communication of project plans, status, and critical issues to project stakeholders and sponsors
Partner with Portfolio Managers and UX lead to maintain UX roadmap for delivery for NOC and Flight Crew space
Assist project to completion through defined stage gates, deliverables, and approvals
Remove roadblocks by identifying issues early and proactively identifying solutions and escalating as appropriate
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hectic, and energetic environment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to develop productive working relationships with resources and dependent teams
Demonstrated willingness to go above and beyond to chase down loose ends and deliver projects on time, with expected feature sets
Managed multiple, concurrent projects involving cross-functional groups, from planning, coordination, risk mitigation, and drove those projects through to deployment.
Exhibit appropriate levels of urgency
Experience with GitHub, ADO, JIRA preferred
User Experience Designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Digital Designer / UX UI Designer / User Experience Designer
Do you love blending creativity with strategy to design experiences that inspire and connect? At Tonic3, we're searching for a Digital Designer, UX/UI to join our team and be part of an integrated in-house agency, where Tonic3 creatives collaborate with client partners to deliver exceptional work. This is a chance to make a real impact - your designs will be seen by audiences across the country, shaping how thousands of people interact with a leading Fortune 500 brand.
As a Digital Designer, you'll be at the center of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team, crafting engaging and accessible user experiences across a variety of digital platforms. We're looking for someone who can think creatively, apply UX best practices, and elevate the way our client's brand connects with its audiences through design.
Position Overview: The Digital Designer, UX/UI crafts engaging, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. From websites and landing pages to interactive assets, you'll design solutions that seamlessly balance creativity, usability, and brand consistency.
Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year.
Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, experience, and the value they bring to the role, with flexibility to recognize unique strengths and expertise.
Location:
Schaumburg, IL (3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote) or
Irving, TX (2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote).
What You'll Do:
Design user-friendly digital assets, including websites, landing pages, and interactive elements.
Partner with other creative team members to ensure designs enhance the user journey.
Apply accessibility and usability best practices to all design work.
Adapt visuals for different audiences, platforms, and environments.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and at a high standard.
Explore new design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate user experience.
Who You Are:
5+ years of professional design experience with a focus on UX/UI and digital design.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of UX principles, design systems, and responsive design.
Knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.
Skilled at creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs.
Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
Able to translate complex concepts into simple, intuitive design solutions.
Collaborative and confident in presenting design decisions to stakeholders.
Comfortable iterating based on feedback, user testing, and data insights.
Detail-oriented with strong layout, typography, and visual design skills.
Organized, self-motivated, and adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Naturally curious and eager to stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices.
Must have agency experience.
An online portfolio or portfolio website showcasing UX/UI design work and digital marketing materials is required.
Feeling a little unsure if you ticked all the boxes? No worries, my friend! Your unique skills and experiences are truly valuable. So why not take the leap and apply anyway if this opportunity excites you? We are rooting for you!
Why Join Us?
⚕️ Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
💰 401(k)
🏝 Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
🤲 16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to Give Back to Your Community
💻 All the Equipment You Need to Do Your Best Work
🧠 Ongoing Learning & Development with a Dedicated Training Budget
🤝 A Collaborative, Inclusive, and Supportive Team Environment
User Experience Designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
📍 Buffalo Grove, IL (4 days onsite, 1 remote day) | 💼 Full-time | 💲 $75,000-$90,000 + bonus + benefits
We're representing an innovative technology company in the automotive sector that is hiring their first dedicated User Experience Designer. This is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of UX design across the business, shaping the direction of new and existing products used by a global customer base.
The Role
As the company's first UX hire, you'll lead design efforts company-wide, working closely with engineers, senior leadership, and product managers. You'll take charge of developing new product wireframes, refreshing existing products, and driving user-centered design practices into the organization.
This is an onsite role (4 days per week, Buffalo Grove, IL), with no visa sponsorship available.
What You'll Do
Lead UX initiatives across web, mobile, and PC-based product interfaces.
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for new products within your first few months.
Refresh and modernize existing product interfaces.
Collaborate with engineers and senior stakeholders to balance technical feasibility with user needs.
Advocate for UX best practices and influence design decisions with data and empathy.
Work independently on projects with minimal direction, delivering complete design solutions.
Create intuitive interfaces for data-heavy products (charts, graphs, and visualizations).
Stay current with UX trends and tools, continuously improving design processes.
What We're Looking For
3-5 years of UX design experience (minimum 3 years for strong fundamentals).
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Strong proficiency in Figma (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
Portfolio showcasing UX projects designed from scratch (not just tweaks).
Comfortable working with engineers and persuading technical teams on UX principles.
Experience across web, mobile, and PC-based interfaces.
Automotive, aviation, or other transport-related experience is a plus.
Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is beneficial but not required.
Patient, persuasive communicator who thrives working with opinionated stakeholders.
Why This Role?
First UX hire → Opportunity to set the standard and grow into a leadership role.
Direct impact on products used globally by enthusiasts and professionals.
Collaborative, hands-on culture where design decisions are highly visible.
Competitive salary ($75k-$90k), discretionary bonus, and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with employer match.
Relocation support available for exceptional candidates.
Interview Process
Recruiter screening (virtual, 30 mins)
Technical interview (virtual, 1 hour with Product Lead)
Onsite final interview (2 hours with Product Lead + COO)
👉 Apply now with your resume and portfolio to be considered.
Mixed Methods UX Researcher - Sr. Associate
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Bring your industry trends and knowledge to our team and shape exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge research, influencing product design and functionality.
As a Senior UX Researcher within the Global Banking team, you will employ the Design Thinking methodology to cultivate a deep understanding of our product users. Collaborating closely with both local and international multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for delivering top-tier, comprehensive research deliverables in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Your role will also involve supporting the creation of premier digital products and services.
Job responsibilities
Plan and execute UX research tasks to align with our product timelines
Advocate for user needs while understanding their connections to our business goals and desired outcomes
Create compelling, multimedia visualizations to highlight insights that provide recommendations, inspire and direct design, and help shape product roadmaps
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, product and content designers, product managers, subject matter experts, and engineers
Organize and document research processes, operations, and outputs to share with other teams
Conduct statistical analyses of behavioral/background/meta data
Share knowledge with, educate, and influence stakeholders about UX research processes and best practices to optimize our operations and elevate our organization
Build research surveys, analyze data, and develop reports and presentations designed to translate complex findings for varied audiences
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree or higher in Interaction Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Service Design, Visual Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), a social science, or related fields
3+ years of work experience in the UX research field, with at least some experience working on large and complex products
Samples of work demonstrating relevant experience (an online research portfolio or work sample links in résumé), especially on strategic UX research projects
Experience in planning and conducting different types of research including foundational, generative, and evaluative research at multiple points in the product development lifecycle
Deep understanding of the Design Thinking methodology
Formal training in running higher-level statistical analyses; experience using R
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate and document research findings through artifacts and presentations
Familiarity with UX research tools (UserTesting, Dscout, etc.)
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Experience in planning and facilitating Design Thinking workshops
Familiarity with the financial domain
Familiarity with UX design tools such as Figma and the Adobe suite
Familiarity with Google Analytics, Matomo, or other web analytics platforms
Auto-ApplyUser Experience Researcher, AVP
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).
Auto-ApplyCampus Crypto Researcher (Full-time)
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
Auto-ApplyEmpirical Research - Finance
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.
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Prospect Researcher
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).
Auto-ApplyMarket Simulator Quant Researcher
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.
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Web Browser Researcher
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!
Auto-ApplyVulnerability Researcher - Assessments & Exercises
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).
Auto-ApplyResearcher
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.
William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.
What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.
We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.
We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.
Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.
We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.
Provide research services to all William Blair employees to support their needs in obtaining and evaluating business and competitive data to achieve their business objectives. Determine most appropriate sources and assemble information on companies, industries, mergers and acquisitions, the economy, financial markets, executives and other topics per end user requests. Synthesize research findings and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Develop and maintain relationships with firm employees and develop an understanding of their domestic and international business information needs. Utilize established information gathering techniques to scope research projects and determine deliverables.
Evaluate available information sources, including both free and fee-based databases, and select most appropriate sources based on user information needs.
Plan and execute short-term and in-depth research projects and analysis within established deadlines. Perform multiple research projects simultaneously, communicating with requestors on progress and issues that may impede success.
Synthesize information research and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats. Ensure that deliverables are concise, organized and consistent with Business Information quality standards.
Prepare training materials and provide instruction on research methods and resources to firm employees.
Contribute to knowledge initiatives, including identifying and evaluating new information resources, contribute to research content, and cross training with co-workers.
Ensure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Escalate issues or complex requests, as necessary.
Additional responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree in Library and Information Science strongly preferred
At least 3 years of experience performing research required; financial services firm experience strongly preferred
Experience with database services such as LexisNexis, Factiva, S&P Market Intelligence, Pitchbook, and LSEG Workspace preferred
Strong investigative research and analytical skills
Proficiency conducting in-depth company, biographical, multi-industry, financial, market, legal, and regulatory research
Commitment to customer service
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently in support of team goals
This role may be hybrid or remote out of the following locations: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver or New York City.
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.
This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.
Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.
Salary Range$75,000-$95,000 USD
William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v
Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.
Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.
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Auto-ApplyUser Experience Designer
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.
Experience Designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled designer to join our Experience Design team. A successful candidate will influence product strategy, be a collaborative and eager contributor, execute with excellence, and lead product prototyping and UX design within the Offers & Coupons domain. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team, think holistically about design and change the current grocery landscape.
The Experience Design team has an effective partnership with Product Management and Development teams. We collaborate with engineers, product owners, brand clients and other executives throughout the product development lifecycle. The position requires a customer focus, a data-informed approach, and awareness of current practices for mobile and browser UX design. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity, passionate about design, and able to perform at a high level.
Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Chicago, IL.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Applies user centered design methods to design elegant, simple and intuitive solutions that aligns business goals and user needs - specifically within the Offers & Coupons domain
* Advocates for the customer throughout the product lifecycle - ensuring their needs are central to design decisions
* Partners with User Research team and conducts remote user research to validate concepts and design decisions
* Collaborates, coordinates, and influences design peers to deliver a consistent and cohesive user experience across our digital platforms
* Bring a mobile-first mindset to cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders
* Present work effectively to a range of audiences, from design teams to business stakeholders and executives, tailoring the level of detail appropriately
* Takes pride in producing clear deliverables including flows, wireframes, visual design, high-fidelity comps, and front-end annotations
* Documents expected transitions, animations and micro-interactions through prototypes as needed
* Delivers work that adheres to brand standards, WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines, internal design system and experience principles
* Partner with scrum teams to ensure designs are implemented as intended and help resolve unexpected challenges during development
* Champion continuous improvements to the customer experience by leveraging market analysis, customer feedback, usage analytics, stakeholder input, and design research insights
Qualifications
* At least 3 years of experience in an ecommerce or digital agency as a product designer, user experience designer, interaction designer, or similar role
* Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience
* Experience working with User Research or conducting research, interpreting and applying findings
* Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, etc., and understanding of front-end development technologies
* Experience working in product operating model a plus
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with ecommerce and transactional experiences strongly preferred
* Comfortable designing experiences for native app and responsive web
* Experience working with design systems and adapting white label solutions for multiple brand applications
* A portfolio that demonstrates systematic and creative design thinking as well as a deep understanding of UX/UI best practices
* Ability to navigate constraints and complexity while maintaining composure; recognizes when to push back diplomatically, apply the right UX methods and rigor accordingly, and asks for help and direction when needed
* Thinks deeply to understand the problem space and is curious to rapidly explore potential solutions that aligns with customer needs
* Constantly explores ways to improve the way our products work AND look
* Has a collaborative spirit; enjoys working closely with colleagues in design, research, product management and engineering
* Organized, driven and excited about designing the future of online grocery
* Seeks data and leverages research to uncover user needs, inform ideation, and validate design decisions
* Effective at working in all phases of design from research, ideation, execution, and optimization
* Is energized by problem-solving and loves to develop practical solutions for difficult problems.
* Is attuned to emerging design trends, methods, and patterns
* Anticipates technical considerations when designing
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Salary Range: $93,840- $140,760
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
UX Designer
User experience researcher job in Naperville, IL
Insight Global's largest chemical solutions client is seeking a strong UX/UI Designer to join their team in Naperville, IL. This role will focus on designing intuitive, user-friendly experiences for platforms such as PowerApps, CRM systems, and other internal tools to support the Sales and Service pillar within the company.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ********************.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: ****************************************************
Skills and Requirements
3-5 years of experience in UX/UI design.
Strong proficiency in Figma and hands-on design skills.
Experience working on customer-facing products preferred.
Ability to adapt to different platforms and environments (mobile, web, internal tools).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Customer-Facing Product Experience: Adds broader perspective and skills.
Flexibility Across Platforms: Ability to design for multiple environments (mobile/web).
Chicago/Naperville Presence: Easier collaboration with co-located team.
Executive Presence: Comfort interacting with senior stakeholders.
Consumer Experience Manager
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
Auto-ApplyUX Designer
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
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UX Designer
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
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Duration : 15 Weeks
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Easy ApplyUX UI designer
User experience researcher job in Chicago, IL
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).
Auto-ApplyUX Designer
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.