Temporary UX Designer
Cooley LLP · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Part-time
- $156,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
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Job highlights
- Temporary UX Designer role at Cooley LLP.
- Focus on design thinking and creating artifacts.
- Utilize journey maps, service blueprints, wireframes.
- Requires 3+ years of design thinking experience.
- Hybrid work arrangement with competitive pay.
About the role
Temporary UX Designer
Cooley is seeking a Temporary and project-based UX Designer to join the Technology Administration team.
About Cooley
Cooley is a global law firm with an expansive practice and more than 3,000 employees and partners worldwide. We value and celebrate diverse perspectives and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive. At the core of Cooley’s success is the exceptional talent and unwavering spirit of our people. We embrace individuality while fostering a ‘one-firm’ culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our people are the foundation of our success and the driving force behind everything we do.
Hybrid Schedule
As part of the Cooley culture, we recognize and appreciate the value of being together, in person, to build comradery with others in the office and to be a contributing member of the Cooley office. However, we also appreciate the benefits and flexibility that come from remote working. As such, the default assumption for employees and partners is a hybrid schedule: some in-office presence and some work from home days absent certain essential in-office roles that require five (5) days/week in-office.
Position Summary
Primarily responsible for providing temporary project-based design thinking. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Position Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for providing key artifacts, likely including but not limited to:
- Personal Profiles
- Persona/role-specific journey maps: current state
- Persona/role-specific journey maps: Future state
- Service blueprints
- Business capability roadmap
- Opportunity backlog (ranked)
- Wireframes / high fidelity
These artifacts will be used as the baseline for planning, building and delivering transformative experiences that better reflect what partners need and how they work, as well as marketing business professionals.
Skills and Experience
Required:
- After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
- Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required
- Ability to travel, as required
- 3+ years of design thinking
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree
The expected hourly pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
Key skills/competency
- UX Designer
- Design Thinking
- Journey Maps
- Service Blueprints
- Wireframing
- High-fidelity Mockups
- Business Capability Roadmapping
- Opportunity Backlog
- Microsoft Office Suite
- iManage
Skills & topics
- UX Designer
- Design Thinking
- Journey Maps
- Service Blueprints
- Wireframing
- High-fidelity Mockups
- Business Capability Roadmap
- Opportunity Backlog
- Microsoft Office Suite
- iManage
- Law Firm
- Technology Administration
- Hybrid Work
- Project-based
- Temporary Role
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of design thinking and experience with artifacts like journey maps, service blueprints, and wireframes.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and any experience with iManage or similar firm applications.
- Quantify achievements: Where possible, use numbers to demonstrate the impact of your design thinking projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your design process and how you approach project-based design thinking challenges.
- Network internally: If possible, connect with current Cooley employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and team.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the UX Designer role at Cooley LLP?
- The UX Designer role at Cooley LLP operates on a hybrid schedule, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This structure is designed to foster camaraderie while appreciating the benefits of remote working.
- What are the primary responsibilities of the Temporary UX Designer at Cooley LLP?
- The Temporary UX Designer is primarily responsible for providing project-based design thinking. This includes creating key artifacts such as personal profiles, journey maps (current and future state), service blueprints, business capability roadmaps, opportunity backlogs, and wireframes.
- What are the required skills for the UX Designer position at Cooley LLP?
- Required skills include at least 3 years of design thinking experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications is also necessary after orientation. The role may also require extended hours, weekend work, and travel.
- What is the expected pay range for the Temporary UX Designer at Cooley LLP?
- The expected hourly pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00. The final offer amount will depend on factors like geographic location, relevant experience, and the candidate's skillset.
- What kind of artifacts will the UX Designer create for Cooley LLP?
- The UX Designer will create essential artifacts to serve as a baseline for planning and delivery. These include personal profiles, current and future state journey maps, service blueprints, business capability roadmaps, ranked opportunity backlogs, and wireframes (both wireframes and high-fidelity designs).
- Is a Bachelor's Degree required for the UX Designer role at Cooley LLP?
- A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not strictly required for the Temporary UX Designer role at Cooley LLP. The emphasis is on practical experience, with at least 3 years of design thinking being a mandatory requirement.
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