SmartThings
Senior UX Designer - Contract (Minneapolis, MN)
SmartThings, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Senior UX Designer - Contract (Minneapolis, MN)
Department:
Product & Growth
Employment Type:
Contract
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reporting To:
Imani Kennedy
Description
We're SmartThings, one of the leading IoT ecosystems in the world, creating the most effortless way for anyone to create a smart home. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, our corporate offices are based in Minneapolis and the Bay Area.
More than 350 million people worldwide use SmartThings to control and manage their connected life. SmartThings delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung's leading portfolio of phones, TVs, and appliances. We also offer the most versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich partner ecosystem (think IKEA, SONOS, Honeywell, and so many more). As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and seamless to use. Come be a part of the leading edge of IoT innovation!
About the Team By joining SmartThings marketing, you will be a part of a supportive and expert team that works together to promote the leadership of our brand in the IoT industry. Our team loves diverse approaches, ideas, and innovations to marketing because we know that is a key ingredient to thriving personally and in our business. Our goal as a team is to continue the success of the SmartThings brand while building extremely loyal partners and customers. We do this through fun, out-of-the-box thinking, and personal growth in our skill and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
This contract position is a hybrid role, based onsite 3 days a week at our office in Minneapolis, MN.
In this contract role, your primary responsibilities will include the following: Design graphics for digital content i.e., social posts, blogs, press releases, web Design branding materials for events Support design needs for two internal websites, and have the ability to audit websites to initiate updates and improvements Design toolkits and other education materials Create assets for partner pitches to support Business Development Salesforce email marketing Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, business analyst, developers, and marketers, to design and implement user-centric solutions Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital products Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design and incorporate them into the design process Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine designs Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Inclusive Hiring Practices
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At SmartThings, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What You Bring On Day One (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field Strong writing and editing skills Ability to adapt to brand voice Work and coordinate with external creative agencies Experience working with an internal or external marketing teams Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment Experience with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) a plus
SmartThings Benefits
Contract rate for this position is $60/hr. Contract length is 6 months with possible extensions.
At SmartThings, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process or to perform the requirements of the job, we will work with you to meet your needs in compliance with applicable laws.
To complete the application process, please email talent@smartthings.com and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will connect with you further.
Department:
Product & Growth
Employment Type:
Contract
Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Reporting To:
Imani Kennedy
Description
We're SmartThings, one of the leading IoT ecosystems in the world, creating the most effortless way for anyone to create a smart home. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, our corporate offices are based in Minneapolis and the Bay Area.
More than 350 million people worldwide use SmartThings to control and manage their connected life. SmartThings delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung's leading portfolio of phones, TVs, and appliances. We also offer the most versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich partner ecosystem (think IKEA, SONOS, Honeywell, and so many more). As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and seamless to use. Come be a part of the leading edge of IoT innovation!
About the Team By joining SmartThings marketing, you will be a part of a supportive and expert team that works together to promote the leadership of our brand in the IoT industry. Our team loves diverse approaches, ideas, and innovations to marketing because we know that is a key ingredient to thriving personally and in our business. Our goal as a team is to continue the success of the SmartThings brand while building extremely loyal partners and customers. We do this through fun, out-of-the-box thinking, and personal growth in our skill and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
This contract position is a hybrid role, based onsite 3 days a week at our office in Minneapolis, MN.
In this contract role, your primary responsibilities will include the following: Design graphics for digital content i.e., social posts, blogs, press releases, web Design branding materials for events Support design needs for two internal websites, and have the ability to audit websites to initiate updates and improvements Design toolkits and other education materials Create assets for partner pitches to support Business Development Salesforce email marketing Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, product owners, business analyst, developers, and marketers, to design and implement user-centric solutions Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all digital products Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in UX/UI design and incorporate them into the design process Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine designs Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Inclusive Hiring Practices
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At SmartThings, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What You Bring On Day One (Required Qualifications)
5+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field Strong writing and editing skills Ability to adapt to brand voice Work and coordinate with external creative agencies Experience working with an internal or external marketing teams Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment Experience with front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) a plus
SmartThings Benefits
Contract rate for this position is $60/hr. Contract length is 6 months with possible extensions.
At SmartThings, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. If you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process or to perform the requirements of the job, we will work with you to meet your needs in compliance with applicable laws.
To complete the application process, please email talent@smartthings.com and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will connect with you further.