Associate UX Designer

About the Team
Morningstar's Corporate Digital Web Team powers our global public web presence, partnering with marketing, product, design, and technology to create user-centered, high‑performing digital experiences for investors and clients.
About the Role
We're looking for a Digital UX Specialist who's excited to experiment, learn, and shape better website experiences-using real user data to test ideas, refine page patterns, and help bring intuitive, modern digital journeys to life.
This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of at least 4 days onsite. Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis.
What you'll do:

• Support the design and setup of A/B and multivariate tests on key page types, from hypothesis through to results and recommendations.
• Review and align existing pages to new templates and components as part of system and CMS migrations, flagging UX and content issues.
• Create simple wireframes or prototypes for page layouts and flows that follow our design system and accessibility standards.
• Partner with UX, analytics, marketing, and engineering to interpret data, share insights, and continuously improve the user experience.

What we're looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience in UX, product design, web design, or a related digital role.
• Foundational UX skills: understanding of user journeys, information architecture, and usability best practices.
• Some exposure to website experimentation and/or web analytics (e.g., A/B testing concepts, engagement or conversion metrics).
• Ability to create clear, simple wireframes using tools like Figma or Sketch.
• A self-starter with a genuine curiosity about emerging technologies-especially AI.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn in a fast‑moving, experiment‑driven environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with experimentation tools (e.g., Optimizely, Google Optimize, Adobe Target) or CMS‑driven websites.
• Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and basic HTML/CSS.

Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  
  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range
$59,900.00 - 101,825.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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