UX Product Designer

6-month contract with possible extensions as a W2 employee of Talent Groups.Hybrid, onsite Tuesday through Thursday, in downtown Chicago (West Loop) area.We are seeking a versatile contract UX/Product Designer to join an Experience Design team focused on in-restaurant ordering experiences. This role is ideal for a hands-on designer who is strong in design craft, user research, discovery, and wireframing, and who can clearly articulate design thinking and storytelling throughout the product lifecycle.OverviewThis position is focused on end-to-end product design, from early discovery through high-fidelity execution. The designer will work closely with product management, engineering, and design leadership to shape and deliver intuitive, user-centered ordering experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support product discovery efforts through user research and analysisTranslate research insights into actionable user flows, journey maps, and service blueprintsCreate wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in FigmaCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and refine solutionsParticipate in design reviews and iterate based on feedbackEnsure designs align with user needs, business goals, and accessibility standards (WCAG)Contribute to continuous improvement through usability findings, metrics, and user feedbackIdeal Candidate Experience2-5 years of experience in UX/Product/Experience DesignStrong foundation in user research and discovery methodsProven ability to create clear, structured wireframes and UX flowsExperience delivering polished design work in FigmaComfortable working in ambiguous environments with iterative feedbackStrong storytelling and presentation skillsExperience working in cross-functional, agile product teamsFamiliarity with accessibility best practicesPortfolio Should DemonstrateUX research application in real design workEnd-to-end product thinking (discovery ? delivery)Journey mapping, flow creation, and service design artifactsHigh-fidelity UI execution and interaction designAbility to clearly communicate design rationale and decisionsPreferred BackgroundExperience in commerce, ordering, or consumer-facing digital productsExposure to service design or complex multi-step user experiencesExperience collaborating closely with engineering and product teams

Created: 2026-05-14