Senior UX Designer – IBM Consulting
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 Role and Responsibilities
- As an Senior UX Designer, you are the future of Human-centered design. You will be at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to digitally reinvent business for our clients. In your role, you will be responsible for:Participating in User Experience Design activities such as UX research, interviews, and workshops in an Agile environment
- Synthesizing research findings and strategy to craft user experiences that connect people in meaningful, enduring ways with products, services, and brands
- Providing information verbally and visually through low-and mid-fidelity renderings and clickable prototypes
- Testing and validating working hypotheses through usability testing of wireframes, clickable prototypes, and published products, as well as participating in design critique
- Working with other UX Designers, Visual Designers, Content Designers, Experience Strategists, Researchers, and Product Managers to understand users’ needs and behaviors for the industries in which they work
- Delivering, reviewing, and critiquing the UX Designs of multi-skilled design teams to ensure effective and rich designs (great interaction, visual styling, consistent and appropriate use of voice and tone, etc.)
We have a number of positions open in these locations:
- New York, NY
- Houston, TX
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Must have a portfolio of recent and relevant examples of hands-on experience in digital UX design projects
- 2+ years of relevant professional experience required
- Understanding of user-centered design principles, traditional design principles, and understanding of UX and interactive design trends
- Interest in areas such as customer strategy, user research, information architecture, customer experience design, product design, and accessibility
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Engaged in the UX community with exposure to the latest developments in the industry
- Experience with web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, ASP, XML and SQL
About Business Unit
IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
Your Life @ IBM
This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.
Are 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 IBM
IBM’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.
Other Relevant Job Details
IBM 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.
The compensation range for this position is based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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 @ 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, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.