Stratford Davis - UI/UX Designer

UX Designer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Stratford Davis

Location: Chicago, IL, us

Contract: Freelance

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an adaptable and creative UI/UX Designer to craft user-centered interfaces and intuitive user flows. In this role, you will play a key part in turning product ideas into functional designs while actively leveraging generative AI applications to accelerate research, prototyping, asset generation, and workflow productivity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design user-friendly interfaces, wireframes, user journeys, and interactive prototypes for digital platforms.
• Utilize AI tools to assist in wireframing, generate design variations, streamline research, and speed up overall workflow execution.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to translate concepts into clean, functional visual assets.
• Conduct basic user research, gather feedback, and iterate on designs to enhance user engagement and usability.
• Maintain and contribute to consistent design systems, component libraries, and style guides.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Design Experience: 0–2 years of experience in UI/UX design (educational background, bootcamp, or portfolio projects included).
• Design Tools: Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• AI Tool Integration: Familiarity with or eagerness to utilize AI design and productivity tools (e.g., Midjourney, ChatGPT, Galileo AI, Relume, or Figma AI plugins) to boost efficiency.
• Core Design Fundamentals: Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and responsive layout design.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to balance aesthetic appeal with user usability and technical feasibility.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS capabilities and developer handoff processes.
• Experience prompt-engineering or creating visual assets using generative AI applications.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Hourly Rate: $12.00 – $15.00 / hour.
• Skill Development: Hands-on experience applying next-generation AI tooling within a professional design workflow.
• Work Environment: Flexible scheduling with remote/hybrid work options.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a forward-thinking design and technology team committed to creating intuitive, visually compelling digital experiences. We embrace modern technology and innovation, encouraging our creative team to leverage cutting-edge tools to maximize efficiency, streamline workflows, and deliver high-quality design solutions.