User Experience Designer Job at HP Tuners in Buffalo Grove

HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing software and hardware for the best tuning and diagnostics solutions. To support our continual growth, we are expanding our team with the addition of a User Experience Designer.The User Experience Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and seamless user experiences for our digital products. The User Experience Designer will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to design user interfaces and experiences that will help HP Tuners meet our business goals.This position reports to the Product Manager, Motorsports. This position requires a minimum of 4-days onsite work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreates intuitive, creative and highly usable solutions for a variety of product design challenges, including mobile desktop and hardware interfaces in a timely and organized manner.Leads the design process for new experiences and improvements to existing experiences.Balance innovation with user familiarity, leveraging established patterns and considering expectations shaped by current UI trends. Conduct user research, interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs, pain points, and behaviors.Develop wireframes, prototypes, story boards and user flows to communicate research and design ideas clearly and efficiently.Apply user-centered design principles and industry best practices to create engaging user experiences across web and mobile platforms.Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs align with product vision and technical feasibility.Contribute to and maintain design systems, ensuring consistency across products and platforms.Plan and execute usability tests to gather feedback and iterate on designs based on user insights.Stay updated on the latest UX trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our design processes and user experience.Understand product specifications and user psychology and predict which might work for both.RequirementsSkills and Qualifications Bachelor's or advanced degree Human Factors, Interactive Design, Visual Design or an equivalent degree focused on user centered design principles.Excellent academics usually with a GPA greater or equal to 3.0Prior experience in the aftermarket car and/or automotive industry is highly preferred.High effectiveness in communicating across cross-functional teams.Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them to diverse audiences. Ability to think critically about user needs and technical constraints.Capable of multi-tasking and prioritization to deliver on business commitments in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Physical Requirements Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work at a desk and a computer for prolonged periods of time will be expected to encounter periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners.Compensation and BenefitsAt HP Tuners LLC, we understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is 75,000-90,000 , with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching.HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.