Senior UX Designer IBM iX

Job description

The Senior UX Designer is responsible for creating best-in-class user experiences and helps provide strategic direction for all aspects of the user experience. This role works in partnership with strategy, creative and technology associates and the client to understand business objectives, user goals, customer targets, technical platforms and capabilities, and translates that into a user experience strategy and framework. The Senior UX Designer must be a strong communicator, providing the UX viewpoint and helping present deliverables. This role reports to the Executive Director, User Experience.

Essential Job Functions
·  Represent the voice of the consumer across all aspects of the business and touch points
·  Help create and conduct high quality user experience deliverables and activities, including but not limited to: heuristic reviews, content audits, user flows, sitemaps, wireframes, rapid prototypes, and assisting with internal/external work sessions
·  Assist in the creation of industry-relevant points-of-view and staying current with the latest trends
·  Develop logic for tools & experiences and translate requirements to applicable teams
·  Cross pollination and collaboration between other departments including creative, strategy, and technology
·  Help conduct, design and analyze user experience and usability testing, incorporating testing best practices
·  Reliably support multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously
Required Qualifications
·  Understanding of how content, design, user interface and technology work together to create an optimal user experience
·  Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles
·  Strong understanding of information architecture, user experience, and content strategy
·  Demonstrated ability to do UX work and create solutions based on business strategy and needs
·  Ability to complete assigned work on time and on budget
·  Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
·  Background in all types of digital experiences, including mobile, tablet and responsive web design

Auto req ID

159266BR
Required Education

None
Role ( Job Role )

Application Consultant
State / Province

CALIFORNIA
Primary job category

Consultant
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SAN FRANCISCO
EO Statement

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

Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of experience creating user-centered design for large scale websites and/or applications and mobile platforms
Strong portfolio showcasing work
Passionate about keeping up to speed with trends and innovations in experience design, technology, development, visual design
BS in Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or equivalent experience

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Must be strategic, tactical, and creative while remaining detail-oriented and process-focused
Strong leadership skills and ability to achieve results through influence and persuasion
Fluent use with tools like Sketch, Axure RP, Visio, and Omnigraffle

Eligibility Requirements

None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records