Senior Product Designer

Company: IBM Computing
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

IntroductionThomas 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 Role and ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for passionate Sr. Product Designer to play a key role in shaping the digital future of client engagements at IBM sites around the world. In this fully-remote role, you will partner with a cross-functional team of marketing leadership, client experience strategists, and engineers to ideate and craft experiences that delight our users. As the senior design leader on the team, you will be responsible for creating and executing user research studies; delivering insights to the team and making recommendations to improve the experiences; creating UX wireframes and user flows; and delivering production-ready visual design specifications to our team of engineers. An ideal candidate possesses passion, dedication, and skills vital to deliver best-in-class products and experiences. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCraft user-centric product experiences with relentless focus on ease-of-use and value delivery for our center staff and clients:Journey app/engagement platform: A place where Client Center staff can coordinate engagement details, including speakers and agenda topics, and externalize this information to clients using an interactive, web-based experience. If you've ever been to a conference or festival with a companion web app to help you navigate the day, you will recognize this experience.Repository: A one-stop hub for all of the ingredients to run an engagement, from finding subject matter experts to product demos and client-ready case studies or presentations. Additionally, our staff can use "journeys" to build a complete day's agenda for the client and automatically import this information to the journey app. Think Shutterstock or Getty, but for everything that makes up a great client experience.Activations and immersive experiences: Occasionally, this role will contribute to technology showcases and activations that require a user interface or other user interactions.Communicate and build consensus on a product experiences with cross-functional teams, our internal users, and other key stakeholdersDeliver high-quality design solutions, paired with detailed specifications for implementationPartner with marketing leadership and engineering to ensure alignment throughout the processActively manage and prioritize work in order to deliver designs in a timely mannerRequired Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2 years of experience as a UX designerPortfolio demonstrating strong proficiency in interaction design and clean visual designPast experience taking both qualitative and quantitative inputs to form hypothesis and inform design solutionsPast experience in service design; demonstrated thinking of how a user moves from service to service in an app ecosystem or platformAbility to both work within a Design System and contribute to it (top consideration given to candidates who have experience working with/contributing to IBM's Carbon Design System)Proficient in Sketch, InVision, and working knowledge of emerging software for design deliveryAvailability to work with collaborators located predominately in the EST zone.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseDeep experience working within a marketing or sales environment that includes both virtual and in-person client outreachKnowledge of tools for motion and prototypingExperience creating UI illustrations that facilitate user understanding and add brand presenceUnderstanding of the limitations of HTML, CSS, and Vue.jsExperience working with the UserTesting app or similar platform for rapid insightsAbout Business UnitIBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date, where legally permissible. Proof of vaccination status will be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical, pregnancy or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.It's time to define your career.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementIBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:*12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.*World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.*Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.*Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).*Select educational reimbursement opportunities.*Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.*Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.*Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.Being You @ IBMIBM 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, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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