Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Processing, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Design Services, Enterprise Applications, Financial Services, Healthcare, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Architecture, Needs Assessment, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Prototyping, Psychology, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Research Skills, Software Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Systems Scalability, Technical Support, Usability Engineering, User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireframes, Workflow Analysis
Role: Senior Product Designer
Portfolio Required
Note: Portfolio submission is mandatory for consideration. Candidates must demonstrate strong enterprise product design experience aligned with the requirements of this role.
Location: Chicago, IL 60603
Duration: 6 -12 Months
Max Pay Rate: (Candidate experience must align with the pay rate)
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (1st Round: Screening | 2nd Round: Technical Panel)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer to help define the strategy, user experience, and delivery of complex digital products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing enterprise-level applications, solving complex workflow and information architecture challenges, and working effectively within large-scale technology environments.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Architects, Business Stakeholders, and User Researchers to design intuitive, scalable, and impactful experiences for data-intensive applications.
This role requires strong systems thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to simplify complex business and technical challenges while supporting the complete product design lifecycle — from discovery and research through final implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of complex, data-driven digital products and user workflows.
- Translate business goals, technical requirements, user needs, and operational challenges into effective design solutions.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, scalable, and successfully implemented.
- Conduct user research, discovery sessions, and workflow analysis to identify user needs and improvement opportunities.
- Create user flows, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Design intuitive experiences that enable users to understand, analyze, and act on complex data and information.
- Balance user experience goals, business objectives, and technical constraints when making design decisions.
- Facilitate collaboration and alignment across product teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional groups.
- Contribute to and utilize design systems, accessibility standards, and established design patterns.
- Advocate for user-centered design practices while aligning with business and product goals.
- Partner with developers during implementation to maintain design quality and ensure the final product meets experience expectations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience designing enterprise software, SaaS platforms, complex digital products, or large-scale customer-facing applications.
- Proven experience designing solutions for complex workflows, operational processes, and data-rich applications.
- Strong understanding of:
- Interaction Design
- Information Architecture
- Visual Design
- Usability Principles
- User-Centered Design Practices
- Experience working in Agile product development environments.
- Strong ability to communicate design decisions and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools such as Figma or equivalent platforms.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating:
- End-to-end product design experience
- Systems thinking
- Complex problem-solving abilities
- Measurable product and business impact
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing:
- Dashboards
- Reporting platforms
- Analytics tools
- Workflow management systems
- Data-intensive enterprise applications
- Experience with design systems and scalable component-based design approaches.
- Strong collaboration experience with engineering teams on complex technical implementations.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
- Experience working in regulated or complex industries such as:
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Experience facilitating:
- Design workshops
- Discovery sessions
- Cross-functional collaboration activities