Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
User Experience Researcher & Designer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Cypress, California, United States, 90630
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a
User Experience Research & Designer
to join our
Finance
team in
Cypress, CA . The User Experience Research & Designer will be responsible for conducting research studies and gathering data on user behavior, attitudes, and preferences to inform an iterative design process. They will collaborate with business analysts, designers, product and/or program managers and developers to identify and articulate end-user requirements, create meaningful user stories, and target solutions that meet the underlying needs of our users. They will also be heavily involved in the development and maintenance of global digital experience standards and design language.
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.What you’ll be doing:Create/execute research and testing plans that define objectives, hypotheses, and assumptions to build understanding and empathy, remove ambiguity and increase alignment.Collaborate with business analysts, designers, product and/or program managers and developers to identify and articulate end-user requirements, create meaningful user stories, and target solutions that meet the underlying needs of users.Communicate research findings through regular updates, persuasive and compelling written reports, and group presentations.Build and facilitate ideation workshops to identify and address business needs and core objectives of digital platforms.Create/maintain a repository to provide team members and stakeholders with research context, insights, perspectives, and recommendations.Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.Experience in user interface design and/or development, understanding of responsive design, experience with prototyping tools like Figma.Experience in banking, financial services, or captive lending industry is a plus.Experience at a global organization with stakeholders spread across different time zones and working schedules.Experience with localization, multi-language support, international character sets.Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.Strong organizational skills and balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects.
What you’ll need to be successful:Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.Three years' experience working in one or more of the following fields: user research, user interface design, information technology, or a related field.Prior experience conducting UX research and testing.Demonstrated experience presenting technical topics in a business-oriented fashion to non-technical audiences.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What’s in it for you:401(k) and Profit SharingFertility Benefits37.5-hour workweekMedical, Dental, VisionLife and AD&D InsuranceWellness ProgramShort-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)Long-Term DisabilityStudent Debt Repayment BenefitsAbility to borrow Yamaha product
Pay:$76,270 to $134,240
Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.
Reports to:
Department Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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User Experience Research & Designer
to join our
Finance
team in
Cypress, CA . The User Experience Research & Designer will be responsible for conducting research studies and gathering data on user behavior, attitudes, and preferences to inform an iterative design process. They will collaborate with business analysts, designers, product and/or program managers and developers to identify and articulate end-user requirements, create meaningful user stories, and target solutions that meet the underlying needs of our users. They will also be heavily involved in the development and maintenance of global digital experience standards and design language.
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today.What you’ll be doing:Create/execute research and testing plans that define objectives, hypotheses, and assumptions to build understanding and empathy, remove ambiguity and increase alignment.Collaborate with business analysts, designers, product and/or program managers and developers to identify and articulate end-user requirements, create meaningful user stories, and target solutions that meet the underlying needs of users.Communicate research findings through regular updates, persuasive and compelling written reports, and group presentations.Build and facilitate ideation workshops to identify and address business needs and core objectives of digital platforms.Create/maintain a repository to provide team members and stakeholders with research context, insights, perspectives, and recommendations.Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues.Experience in user interface design and/or development, understanding of responsive design, experience with prototyping tools like Figma.Experience in banking, financial services, or captive lending industry is a plus.Experience at a global organization with stakeholders spread across different time zones and working schedules.Experience with localization, multi-language support, international character sets.Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.Strong organizational skills and balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects.
What you’ll need to be successful:Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.Three years' experience working in one or more of the following fields: user research, user interface design, information technology, or a related field.Prior experience conducting UX research and testing.Demonstrated experience presenting technical topics in a business-oriented fashion to non-technical audiences.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
What’s in it for you:401(k) and Profit SharingFertility Benefits37.5-hour workweekMedical, Dental, VisionLife and AD&D InsuranceWellness ProgramShort-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)Long-Term DisabilityStudent Debt Repayment BenefitsAbility to borrow Yamaha product
Pay:$76,270 to $134,240
Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.
Reports to:
Department Manager
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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