Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better. McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign, among others.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us, you’ll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are looking for a forward-thinking User Experience (UX) Designer with a strong eye for modern UI & visual design, a passion for innovation, and the ability to rapidly prototype and iterate. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design intuitive, visually compelling experiences while considering how AI and emerging technologies can enhance user interactions where appropriate.

While AI is an important part of our strategic direction, this role will also involve projects that focus purely on traditional UX/UI best practices. The ideal candidate is not afraid to experiment, challenges the status quo, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where design decisions are made quickly and iterated upon frequently.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

– Design modern, aesthetically refined, and highly usable interfaces, ensuring clarity and ease of use
– Rapidly prototype and iterate on designs using Figma (preferred) or Sketch, incorporating stakeholder feedback early and often
– Identify opportunities for AI-enhanced user experiences while ensuring that the integration of AI is thoughtful, seamless, and of significant value
– Develop high-fidelity User Interface (UI) mockups and interactive prototypes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and a strong visual hierarchy throughout
– Conduct usability tests and iterate based on real-world feedback, using both traditional and AI-driven insights where applicable
– Collaborate with developers and product teams to bring designs to life while balancing feasibility, scalability, and design integrity
– Present and defend design decisions clearly and professionally, ensuring alignment with business and user needs
– Drive innovative, problem-solving design approaches to create a superior user experience and challenge outdated norms
– Remain up to date on UX and AI advancements, integrating the latest best practices where they align with user and business needs
– Ensure traditional design principles remain central and recognize when and how to leverage AI to enhance UX

Job Specifications:

– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in UX, UI, HCI, or other related fields
– Five (5) years of UX/UI experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing modern interface design and problem-solving
– Proficiency in Figma (preferred) and Sketch for vector-based UI/UX design
– Familiarity with Webflow (preferred) and other no-code design tools for rapid prototyping
– Knowledge of basic HTML and CSS; the ability to spot front-end issues and apply logical reasoning to resolve
– Proficient in creating vector-based UI/UX designs
– Experience with no-code design tools for use in prototyping
– Understanding of when and how AI can enhance UX, while ensuring traditional design principles remain central
– Ability to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas to the table, and iterate rapidly
– Willingness to take on small, mundane tasks when necessary to build foundational knowledge before tackling larger initiatives
– Strong innovative mindset
– Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to defend design decisions with confidence.

#LI – JL1

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range  $107,000 – $165,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality as both a person and a professional. From our competitive compensation, top benefits and award-winning professional development programs to industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career. With McDermott, you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.