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Synergy Interactive

Senior UX/UI Designer

Synergy Interactive, Chicago

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Position Overview

We are seeking two experienced Senior UI/UX Designers to join our fast-paced startup environment. This role is heavily focused on UI design (70%) with UX responsibilities (30%), requiring candidates with technical, industrial, or systems-oriented design backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have experience spanning both physical product design and digital design, or strong foundations in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).


Key Responsibilities

  • Execute UI-heavy design work with exceptional creativity, translating art direction into compelling user experiences
  • Take full ownership of projects from concept to delivery while meeting deadlines and quality standards
  • Collaborate with design team to maintain consistency across all products and platforms
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using Figma and other design tools
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
  • Work closely with engineers to implement designs within technical constraints
  • Lead design reviews and presentations for leadership team
  • Incorporate business objectives into design process with strong business acumen


Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional design experience
  • Strong online portfolio demonstrating technical/industrial design background
  • Experience with both physical product design and digital design preferred
  • Background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) highly valued
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience with Notion, Slack, Linear.app, and similar collaboration tools
  • Proven ability to work closely with engineering teams
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions
  • Startup experience preferred with demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments