Careers at the Planet group

Senior Product Designer (Figma + Design Systems)

Lisle, IL 60532

Posted: 01/14/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: UI/UX Job Number: 642276 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking a hybrid contract Senior Product Designer for one of our clients, a Fortune 500 leader recognized for innovation and global reach, offering cutting-edge solutions that impact millions of users worldwide.

The Senior Product Designer role requires a balance of right-brain creativity and left-brain analytical thinking. This position demands both technical expertise and the ability to translate creative ideas into solutions within a highly technical environment. A critical part of the role involves conducting thorough research on the capabilities, successes, and shortcomings of our previous portals, and leveraging those insights to drive meaningful UX improvements.
  • Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site, Tues-Thurs) in Lisle, IL 
  • Pay: $60-$70/hr+ depending on experience 
  • Duration: 6 months to start with potential for extension
Senior Product Designer Responsibilities: 
  • Lead and execute Figma-centered design within digital product journeys.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of Figma to advocate for user needs throughout the design process.
  • Ensure all work meets user and business requirements, brand standards, and UX/UI best practices.
  • Employ user research, usability testing, empathy, and strong communication skills to support user-centered design recommendations.
  • Create and deliver information architecture, user flows, prototypes, and UI specifications for exceptional digital products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver designs that are visually compelling, functional, accessible, and ready for development.
  • Demonstrate mastery of UX processes and toolkits.
  • Design holistic experiences aligned with big-picture strategy.
  • Utilize frameworks and hypothesis-based approaches to solve design challenges.
  • Tackle undefined, complex projects and lead them from start to finish.
  • Own and influence key metrics related to user experience and business outcomes.
  • Drive alignment through design facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Synthesize multiple inputs and stakeholder feedback into cohesive design solutions.
  • Mentor junior designers and onboard team members onto collaborative projects.
Senior Product Designer Qualifications:  
  • Technical Skills: 
    • Expert-level Figma skills.
      • Advanced component system usage.
      • Efficient prototyping.
      • Advanced vector work within Figma.
      • Ability to deep dive into Figma files.
    • Experience working with and contributing to an Enterprise Design System.
    • Good presentation skills.
    • Engaging in working sessions and/or workshops.
    • A great portfolio that demonstrates problem-solving and collaboration.
  • Professional Attributes: 
    • Ability to take direction and develop fresh solutions without all initial requirements.
    • Active collaboration and strong team orientation.
      Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.
    • Ability to clarify expectations and deliver on mutually agreed deadlines.
    • Timely and reliable in meeting commitments.
    • Approachable and enthusiastic
Nice-to-Have:
  • Working knowledge of Azure Dev Ops (ADO). 
  • Experience in Transportation Sales or Logistics. 
  • Reaching out to SMEs and/or Dev Team when needing answers. 
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