Project OnDemand · 15 hours ago
User Experience Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expProject OnDemand is seeking a mid-level UI/UX Web Developer with strong front-end development and user experience design skills, ideally with exposure to the transportation and logistics industry. This role supports the design and development of modern interfaces used across dispatch, planning, fleet operations, customer tracking, and driver interactions.
Information Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understand workflows across transportation environments (dispatch, routing, driver management, customer service)
Conduct user interviews during onsite weeks with dispatchers, planners, drivers, and operations teams
Convert logistics processes into simplified, intuitive user experiences
Produce wireframes, prototypes, journey maps, and UX specs
Identify and solve usability issues in TMS, WMS, load boards, customer portals, and internal apps
Create clean, responsive UI layouts for logistics-focused web applications
Design dashboards, load screens, tracking and visibility tools, order details, and operational components
Maintain brand consistency through reusable UI libraries and design systems
Optimize designs for real-world transportation environments, including mobile-friendly designs for drivers
Convert designs into high-quality front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Proficiency with an industry tool of candidate’s choice (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch)
Strong understanding of layout, color theory, typography, and responsive design
Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and visual UI assets
Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML/CSS)
Understanding of common javascript languages like Angular a plus
Develop UI components using React, Vue, or Angular
Integrate with RESTful APIs, telematics data, and TMS interfaces
Ensure interfaces handle high-volume operational data efficiently
Address accessibility, performance, and cross-browser compatibility
Work closely with product managers, developers, and logistics subject matter experts
Participate in Agile ceremonies (remote) and in-person strategy sessions (onsite week)
Present design ideas and prototypes to both technical and business stakeholders
Contribute to UX strategy across customer portals, internal tools, and fleet/driver apps
Qualification
Required
3–7 years of UI/UX and front-end development experience
Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or similar UX/UI tools
Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design
Experience with React (preferred), Vue, or Angular
Understanding of UX principles, user flows, and usability testing
Experience with API-driven, data-heavy applications
Ability to design and develop tools used in fast-paced logistics operations
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred
Experience with one or more of the following is highly valuable: FTL (Full Truckload), Intermodal / Drayage, Refrigerated / Temp-Controlled Freight, Flatbed / Specialized Transport, 3PL operations, Dedicated fleets, TMS platforms (McLeod, MercuryGate, TMW, Ascend, Rose Rocket, etc.), ELD/telematics (Samsara, Geotab, Motive, Omnitracs), Understanding of quotes, tenders, dispatching, planning, and freight visibility
Company
Project OnDemand
Project OnDemand offers expert Project Management Consulting, delivering the leadership, skills, resources, and insights needed to drive project success—from design to completion.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase