Gallagher

Creative Lead - UI/UX & Stakeholder Engagement


PayCompetitive
LocationRolling Meadows/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 32078
      Introduction

      Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

      We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.


      Overview

      As the Lead UI/UX Designer & Business Liaison, you will spearhead the design team in creating intuitive and engaging user experiences while serving as a key interface between the design team and business stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in user-centered design to drive innovative solutions that align with business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.


      How you'll make an impact

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Lead the UI/UX design to develop user-friendly interfaces and seamless user experiences across digital platforms.
      • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into design solutions.
      • Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions and validate concepts.
      • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using industry-standard design tools.
      • Facilitate design workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and gather cross-functional input.
      • Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between design initiatives and business goals.
      • Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and user benefits.
      • Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
      • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI/UX design.
      • Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across products.

      About You

      • Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
      • 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
      • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
      • Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
      • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to non-design audiences.
      • Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
      • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
      • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

      Compensation and benefits

      On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

      Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

      • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
      • Life and accident insurance
      • 401(K) and Roth options
      • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
      • Educational expense reimbursement
      • Paid parental leave

      Other benefits include:

      • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
      • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
      • Training programs
      • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
      • Charitable matching gift program
      • And more...

      We value inclusion and diversity

      Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement

      Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

      Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

      Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

      Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.


      • Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
      • 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
      • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
      • Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
      • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts to non-design audiences.
      • Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
      • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
      • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Lead the UI/UX design to develop user-friendly interfaces and seamless user experiences across digital platforms.
      • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into design solutions.
      • Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions and validate concepts.
      • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using industry-standard design tools.
      • Facilitate design workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster innovation and gather cross-functional input.
      • Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring alignment between design initiatives and business goals.
      • Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders, articulating design rationale and user benefits.
      • Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
      • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UI/UX design.
      • Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across products.
  • About the company

      Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management, and human capital consultant companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organization employs over 34,000 people worldwide.