Senior Interaction Designer – UI

Role Overview

• Lead the software product development process for new and innovative products and services.
• Work with minimal supervision to execute on all phases including planning, research, conceptualization, and content creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Service to create user-centered, differentiated digital experiences.
• Work with peers in Engineering and Design Research to plan, facilitate, and document research learnings to understand customer needs and drive product development.
• Draft project plans that include clear research goals, schedules, periodic milestones, and defined deliverables.
• Document and present findings for cross-department and stakeholder consumption.
• Support international engineering teams (Germany or New Zealand).
• Assist in leading the development of solutions that incorporate a high degree of product innovation, differentiating value, and competitive advantage.
• Communicate design concepts and themes to project stakeholders through research analysis, narrative description/wireframing, design mockups, and prototypes.
• Manage projects, tasks, and cross-department communication to ensure deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare and present project work.
• Work closely with Senior UX Interaction Designer and Product Development counterparts to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and understood.
• Assist Design leadership with any Interaction Design issues that need attention, engaging Visual Design and/or Design Research.
• Stay current on advancements in the design field, design trends, or related fields.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and development teams in support of worldwide products and services.
• Attend trade shows, professional events, and read periodicals relative to the field.
• Support material submission for design competitions.
• Support Legal with patent issues.
• Participate and hold membership in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in the Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Media Studies, Visual Design, Industrial Design or related
• 5 years of interaction design experience (salary will be commensurate with experience)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design, concept development, and problem-solving skills -
• Include portfolio link with application
• Good skills in communication, planning, and product development
• Ability to plan projects and research activities while applying the most contemporary design methods to conceptualization, prototyping and implementation, supported by a well-developed knowledge of technology
• Ability to frequently travel overnight (6-20%) and valid passport
• Reliable transportation for local travel
• Bachelor degree in related field (preferred)
• Successful experience across all phases of software product development (preferred)
• Demonstrated holistic product thinking that balances user needs, technology, and business goals (preferred).

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and much more.