IX - Associates Designer

Job description

·UX and UI work such as: creating wireframes, visual interfaces and prototypes; annotating the wireframes; collaborating with other designers, researchers, consultants and developers; making sure the interaction is getting recorded and addressed correctly.

·Conduct user research leveraging IBM Enterprise Design Thinking and do direct user research as part of managing a project

· Lead client interactions related to design thinking workshops

·Supporting a Senior Designer on UX and UI production tasks, getting and incorporating the feedback, and working very closely with developers and testers on a day-to-day basis.

·Visual Design work, such as creating delightful concepts and exploring art of the possible, creating mock-ups and prototypes from sketches and wireframes, working closely with clients, senior designers, front-end developers to implement dynamic human-centered digital solutions.

·Create storyboards, layouts, impactful presentations, graphics, data visualizations, and other design artifacts in preparation for client meetings or product development.

·Participate in design workshops, incorporate input from multiple stakeholders, communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale, outline digital experiences screen by screen, working with front-end development teams.

Auto req ID

276185BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Designer
State / Province

SHANGHAI
Primary job category

Design & Offering Management
Company

(1072) IBM Dalian Global Delivery Company Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 50% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

SHANGHAI
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·Professional or University-based design experience with a portfolio representing design artifacts and associated projects

·Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, InVision, as well as communication and workflow platforms like Slack, JIRA, Workfront

·Understanding of the principles and methods for human-centered design including user research, rapid ideation and iteration, prototyping, and user testing.

·Demonstrated accountability and adaptability with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly challenging tasks and problems, even beyond initial scope of responsibility

·Thorough, design-focused, and analytical with the capability to apply logic to solve problems

·Possesses deep empathy for users and their needs, humility to recognize the limits of assumptions, and boldness in the conception of solutions

Country/Region

GCG-China
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions

·Ability to communicate design approaches and complex situations clearly and simply (via voice, words, and pictures), listen actively, and convey difficult messages in a positive manner

·A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view

·Background in Human-Computer Interaction / User Experience methodologies, Graphic Design, Visual art desired

Secondary Job Category

Design
Eligibility Requirements

·A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view

·Background in Human-Computer Interaction / User Experience methodologies, Graphic Design, Visual art desired

Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Designer
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
Introduction

Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

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