User Experience Designer (Hybrid or Remote)

Salary Range: $54,000 - $85,000 annuallyApply by: October 31st, 2025This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits please click here.This is a Hybrid or full-time Remote position. It’s a Hybrid role if you live in the Central Illinois area, which requires you to be in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.As a UX Designer, my objective is:To identify and translate client objectives into beautiful, innovative, and workable solutions for interactive mediums that create great experiences for the userThe outcomes I need to produce for clients are:Conduct research to develop insights that shape experience design following UX methodologies for conducting audits, performing heuristic analyses, conducting user testing, and developing personas and scenariosDeliver experiences designed to meet client goals while being user-centric in designLeading or collaborating in multi-stakeholder interactive workshops and presentationsThe outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:Support the development of functional requirements to ensure final delivered experiences meet client needs and all proper tracking, data collection, and functionality are reflected Advocate for user-centric thinking across agency workAdvocate for and apply interactive design principles across all device types such as mobile, touch, and social interactionsServing as a key cross-functional member in on-going new business developmentTo produce these outcomes, I need to:Conduct research to inform design recommendations Participate in scoping, project planning, and managing tasks to meet deadlines within project budgetStay on top of emerging trends, technologies, and patterns to incorporate them into the workflow as necessaryMaintain strong working relationships and exemplary communication with team membersThe skills and abilities I require are:A well-trained aesthetic eye capable of maintaining usability and desirability throughout the entire design process. Working knowledge of a range of design tools such as Sketch, Figma, InVision, Photoshop and IllustratorPassion to act as advocate for experience design, both inside agency and externally with clientsExperience conducting user research, usability testing, and other design validation methodsA collaborative approach to work. You thrive in a team environment because you respect the ideas and opinions of others, and you know the art of moving a team toward an effective outcome5 years of experience as a UX designer, interaction designer, digital strategist, UX researcher, data analyst, or similar role. Agency experience preferredBonus points if you know or are conversant in HTML, CSS, JavaScriptA Bachelor’s Degree (or comparable experience) in Human Computer Interaction, Visual Design, UX Design, UX Research, Psychology, Data Science or a related field is preferred but not required. To produce these outcomes, I have decision-making authority over the following:Determining research approaches needed in collaboration with the assigned account strategy lead. Experience design approach working in collaboration with the assigned design lead or art director. Daily task prioritization with regards to deadlines. Leading indicators of my success are:Successfully completing training and certification to work in client CMS tools. Demonstrated understanding and application of client-set design systemsDelivering designed experiences following client requirements on deadline and within budget. Long-term indicators of my success are:Demonstrated ability to intake client goals and develop comprehensive recommendations that are insights based. Independently leading assigned projects with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to act as a consultant with internal and client teams. By applying to Simantel and uploading your resume, you are opting-in to receive communications from Simantel regarding your application.Simantel offers an attractive compensation package, which includes competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO, flexible work arrangements, holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits program.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage anyone interested to apply and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Simantel is not currently hiring individuals for this position who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws to be lawfully employed.Powered by JazzHRD2DJHd3jFQ