UI and UX Designer

UI and UX Designer-with 10 years- Chicago, IL- only local in the highlighted skill set. Note: genuine consultants only with a LinkedIn profile according to the resume. Major Purpose: Required Education Four-year degree in Human Factors, Usability, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field. Required Skills & Experience 8 10 years of experience in UX/UI design. 5+ years designing e-commerce solutions (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile). Strong portfolio demonstrating complex digital workflows. 3+ years of Figma experience (primary design tool). Experience with user research, personas, journey maps, and usability testing. Ability to work with cross-functional teams (BAs, Product Owners, Developers). Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Nice-to-Have (Preferred): B2B eCommerce experience (cart, checkout, post-purchase flows). 1+ year of Google Analytics (for data-driven design decisions). Experience working with design systems. Job Responsibilities o Create user interface specifications based on business requirements, user needs, and technical constraints. o Develop concepts, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma. o Ensure designs align with Caterpillar s Design Guidelines (DEG) and CX roadmap. o Conduct discovery research (voice of customer, analytics, usability testing). o Develop personas, journey maps, and storyboards to guide design decisions. o Work with business stakeholders, developers, and vendors to implement designs. o Participate in design reviews, gather feedback, and iterate on solutions. o Support design audits to ensure compliance with UX best practices. o Promote user-centered design principles across teams. o Stay updated on industry trends and emerging UX methodologies. Additional Notes Onsite Requirement: 5 days/week in office (Chicago or Broomfield). Interview Process: 2 rounds (screening + team interview via Teams). Disqualifiers (Red Flags): No eCommerce design experience. Job-hopping (short tenures at previous roles). Non-local candidates (must be in Chicago, IL, or Broomfield, CO).