Straight North: User Experience Designer (Junior) ? Web Design Jobs

Location: Oak Brook, IL
URL: http://www.straightnorth.com

We are looking for a talented Junior User Experience Designer to join the team at our office in Oak Brook, IL. The focus of this position will be to engineer web experiences, working with designers, copywriters and developers to see your work come to life. If you enjoy working in an informal, collaborative atmosphere where talent is rewarded, please apply now.

Responsibilities

• Design outstanding user experiences on the web
• Create user personas, scenarios, feature lists, site maps, wireframes and other documents to support the user experience creation
• Collaborate with web designers, copywriters and developers to produce pixel-perfect end products

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of working experience in UX design
• Strong online portfolio showcasing your best work
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and prototyping software tools
• Understanding of information architecture and usability
• Prototyping skills including sketching, wireframes and information visualization
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and communicate progress throughout each project
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

At our conveniently-located office, you will enjoy our entrepreneurial work environment and casual dress code. Our highly competitive benefits package includes a 401(k), paid time off (for vacation, illness and personal time), health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability.

About Straight North

We're stable, with a core group that's been together for more than a decade. We're successful and growing, with a steady stream of new clients. Our formula is to hire smart people and turn them loose. We'll listen to you, help you, challenge you, and above all give you every opportunity to grow in your profession.

To apply: Please submit your resume and online portfolio URL via: http://www.straightnorth.com/company/careers/user-experience-designer-junior

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