At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible.
About IBM Cloud Design
IBM has a long-standing history of design, which we continue to evolve in our IBM Cloud business. We are a global team of designers and UX researchers across India, Germany, Hungary, Israel, UK, and USA, from design interns to design executives. We breathe a culture of co-creation across product management, design, engineering, marketing, sales and sponsor users, to help our new and existing global clients succeed. Last year, our team’s work was recognized by Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, the Red Dot Award, iF Design Award, Good Design award, Core77 Design Award, Fortress Cyber Security Awards, and Cloud Awards.
We're looking for a UX/UI Designer who can bring some serious (and fun) design chops to our team of veteran product designers.
As a User Experience Designer at IBM Cloud, you will create human-centered experiences by designing the structural and informational foundation for products, services, and systems. You will facilitate the delivery of all elements, interactions, and decisions that add value to the user experience of IBM Cloud products. You’ll join IBM Studios Austin, where we work in a hybrid environment and spend 3 days per week in office to collaborate, learn from each other, and build our design community.
Your Role and Responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Work with UX researchers to test concepts with users and integrate findings into the design direction through low and high fidelity mockups, patterns, prototypes and development-ready specifications.
- Analyze and creatively solve complex user problems through user interface design, providing a usable, intuitive, efficient experience that has high standards in functionality and aesthetics.
- Design information architecture, interactions, content, and navigation throughout the product experience, leveraging IBM's well-established design systems to create consistent, delightful client experiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders, including product management, engineering, sales, and marketing to craft UX solutions that align with business objectives and user needs.
- Champion agile and design thinking methodologies and successfully manage projects from start to completion with minimal oversight.
- Guide more junior designers and participate in UX reviews, critiques, and guilds to help develop more effective and rich designs in our community.
- Demonstrate committed and respectful collaboration between members of cross-functional teams and be part of promoting a positive team culture and work environment.
- As a UX designer, you might expect your week to look something like this: 75% product design (product, storytelling, & presentations), 15% coordination and learning (meetings & critique), 10% project management.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design (such as HCI, Interaction Design, Web Design, Graphic Design or related field), or Computer Science.
- 2+ years of experience in UX or visual design.
- A portfolio of work samples that demonstrate an understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, visualizations of complex experiences such as flows, scenarios, personas, etc. (any fidelity) and demonstration of delivering exceptional user-centered outcomes to market.
- Mastery of design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
- Strategic thinking with ability to untangle complex information and share it across teams in a digestible format, aligning design goals with business goals.
- A drive to embrace technical domains and explain the problem space.
- Solid understanding of fundamental design principles (typography, layout, grid systems, hierarchy, color, composition).
- Experience in leading agile practices, design thinking and influencing projects through human-centered design principles.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills in English.
- Ability to work from the office in Austin 3 days per week.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Advanced Degree in Design (such as HCI, Interaction Design, Web Design, Graphic Design or related field), or Computer Science.
- 4+ years of experience in design.
- Experience in B2B Cloud computing design.
- Familiarity with enterprise design systems and accessibility standards.
- Experience in applying user research to guide design decisions.
- Desire to make the best products in the industry hands-down.
- Infectious curiosity — always looking for opportunities to learn new things.
- Self-motivation, an open mind and a sense of humor.
Sound like you? If so we’d LOVE to hear from you! Come help us shape the next generation of IBM Cloud.
Other Relevant Job Details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
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.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. 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 and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Title: UX Designer
Date posted: 24-Dec-2024
Job ID: 5332
City / Township / Village: Austin
State / Province: Texas
Country: United States
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Design & UX
Employment type: Regular
Contract type: Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year: 121,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year: 182,000.00
Position type: Professional
No Travel
Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift: General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
#J-18808-Ljbffr