Director of Design Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 About the Role We are seeking a Director of Design to lead and grow a talented design team within a fast-paced, consulting-driven environment. This is an opportunity to shape the vision for user experience and product design across enterprise-level projects, while partnering with innovative organizations to deliver elegant, data-driven digital solutions. In this role, you will guide design strategy, oversee execution, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. You’ll also play a key role in client engagement, helping define project scopes, lead workshops, and ensure that design solutions align with both user needs and business objectives. Responsibilities • Lead and participate in pre-sales conversations regarding design services; help estimate scope and effort • Oversee and manage overall team performance, project allocation, and individual growth • Plan and facilitate stakeholder workshops to uncover opportunities for improving products and services • Conduct generative user research to inform design strategy and scope • Create service design blueprints, journey maps, information architecture schemas, and other strategic deliverables • Partner with Product Leads to define goals, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable design plans • Design concepts and rapid prototypes to validate requirements, user experience goals, and feasibility • Develop and own design documentation such as process maps and design briefs • Estimate project effort and plan design sprints based on discovery findings • Oversee design delivery and quality across wireframes, UI comps, and final outputs Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a design-related field, or equivalent experience • 7+ years of experience in product discovery, user research, and design leadership • Strong consulting background, with proven experience working across enterprise environments • Deep understanding of user research, journey mapping, workflow design, and information architecture • Experience defining and delivering design for enterprise applications, eCommerce platforms, and/or large marketing websites • Portfolio showcasing mastery of design standards, processes, and cross-team collaboration Benefits & Perks • Competitive salary and performance incentives • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional coverage options • 401(k) with 4% employer match • Hybrid work model – 3 days per week onsite in a downtown Chicago office featuring a gym, rooftop bar, sports court, food court, and more • Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, growth-focused culture • Regular company-hosted events, social outings, and team-building activities The compensation range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to mpersons@synergishr.com If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at mpersons@synergishr.com. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.