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User Experience (UX) Director in Chicago, IL

User Experience (UX) Director Job Description

The UX director oversees the user experience for an organization and is responsible for building and managing the user experience team. This professional works closely with creative and technology groups to guide and document the architecture, flow and user experience of digital solutions across multiple channels. Strong knowledge of design methodologies is a must, as are excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. A proven track record of UX work and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are often required for this role.

Typical user experience (UX) director duties:

Designing and evaluating user experience studies and tracking metrics to improve applications and software productsMaintaining customer satisfaction and brand loyalty by ensuring a positive user experienceDeveloping design specifications and working with internal teams or customers to create cohesive concepts

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Salary for User Experience (UX) Director in Chicago, IL
166530 - 229360
25th percentile
166530
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
200080
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
229360
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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