UX Designer (mid to senior level)

Chicago, Il- Locals- Hybrid 6+ months contracts /1099 -W2 Requirements 5+ years professional UX design experience required 8+ years professional UX design experience preferred BA/BS Or Equivalent Work Experience Required Solid grasp of web design principles and a good understanding of front-end web technologies requiredExcellent understanding of user experience design for the Web, mobile, and touch devices requiredAbility to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervision requiredExperience in writing detailed design specifications (IA, work flow, page functionality and layout, etc.), which technology developers use to build the product requiredMust be a self-starter that can create schedules and define scope of work even when there are no clear requirements and direction requiredStrong ability to communicate your design, defend your design decisions, and respond quickly to business needs requiredProven ability to set the design direction for your projects and to collaborate with other designers working in the space requiredA team player who can easily adapt in a rapidly changing environment required