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Sr UX Designer II
RELX - Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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Elsevier is expanding its Innovation Design team globally to develop next-generation health solutions. Our team works collaboratively to discover early user needs and design strategic solutions that enhance education and clinical settings. We are looking for a Senior UX Designer II to lead time-bound, cross-functional innovation projects, balancing speed and precision by making informed, data-driven decisions and taking calculated risks. Join us in a dynamic environment where you will receive strong support from upper management to advance your career.
As a Senior UX Designer II, you will spearhead strategic design initiatives across various Elsevier business and product lines. This role requires the ability to quickly gain a deep understanding of user and business needs and the ability to align stakeholders around innovative solutions. You will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to explore ambiguous challenges and drive the design approach, adopting a "just enough" mentality to foster innovation.
Responsibilities:
Lead discovery projects that explore user needs, external market conditions, and internal constraints to identify innovative opportunities.
Define and apply appropriate methodologies to address complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Synthesise insights from user, customer, and business perspectives, translating them into actionable design strategies that align with business objectives.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions with cross-functional teams to ideate and refine design concepts based on user feedback and data-driven insights.
Coordinate the creation and presentation of project learnings and key updates for diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders.
Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that user needs are prioritized in the decision-making process.
Mentor and guide team members in adopting Innovation Design methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Strategic Design:
Master Innovation Design methodologies such as Design Thinking or Lean Startup to uncover user insights and validate product propositions in a timely manner.
Collaborate with UX Researchers to leverage user insights effectively in the design approach , utilizing data to drive decisions.
Contribute to the development of strategic directions for customer-facing products and applications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Creative Problem Solving:
Engage stakeholders in the product innovation process to deliver value and drive growth within established timelines.
Challenge conventional thinking with confidence and a forward-looking vision while managing project risks.
Foster an environment of collaboration, valuing input from diverse perspectives and recognizing contributions.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in design software (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Axure).
Demonstrates understanding of emerging technologies such as Generative AI or Virtual / Augmented Reality.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a UX Designer or Innovation Designer, with a focus on leading cross-functional, time-bound projects and validating user needs and product-market fit.
Business literacy and understanding of how large-scale organizations operate
Familiarity with Agile and Innovation methodologies, and user-centred design processes.
Experience with design software (e.g., Figma, Sketch) is preferred.
Ideal Candidate:
Demonstrates a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and ask the right questions to drive innovation while balancing speed and risk.
Exhibits a keen interest in emerging technologies and their implications for user experience.
Is passionate about creating impactful solutions that transform user interactions with technology.
Holds a solid understanding of cognitive factors influencing user behaviour.
Experience (US Only) and EducationSuggested Minimum Years of Experience: 8-10 yearsCritical Experiences (Required for entry into this role): N/AEducation to Qualify:
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
As a Senior UX Designer II, you will spearhead strategic design initiatives across various Elsevier business and product lines. This role requires the ability to quickly gain a deep understanding of user and business needs and the ability to align stakeholders around innovative solutions. You will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to explore ambiguous challenges and drive the design approach, adopting a "just enough" mentality to foster innovation.
Responsibilities:
Lead discovery projects that explore user needs, external market conditions, and internal constraints to identify innovative opportunities.
Define and apply appropriate methodologies to address complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Synthesise insights from user, customer, and business perspectives, translating them into actionable design strategies that align with business objectives.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions with cross-functional teams to ideate and refine design concepts based on user feedback and data-driven insights.
Coordinate the creation and presentation of project learnings and key updates for diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders.
Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that user needs are prioritized in the decision-making process.
Mentor and guide team members in adopting Innovation Design methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Strategic Design:
Master Innovation Design methodologies such as Design Thinking or Lean Startup to uncover user insights and validate product propositions in a timely manner.
Collaborate with UX Researchers to leverage user insights effectively in the design approach , utilizing data to drive decisions.
Contribute to the development of strategic directions for customer-facing products and applications, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Creative Problem Solving:
Engage stakeholders in the product innovation process to deliver value and drive growth within established timelines.
Challenge conventional thinking with confidence and a forward-looking vision while managing project risks.
Foster an environment of collaboration, valuing input from diverse perspectives and recognizing contributions.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in design software (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Axure).
Demonstrates understanding of emerging technologies such as Generative AI or Virtual / Augmented Reality.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a UX Designer or Innovation Designer, with a focus on leading cross-functional, time-bound projects and validating user needs and product-market fit.
Business literacy and understanding of how large-scale organizations operate
Familiarity with Agile and Innovation methodologies, and user-centred design processes.
Experience with design software (e.g., Figma, Sketch) is preferred.
Ideal Candidate:
Demonstrates a strong ability to navigate ambiguity and ask the right questions to drive innovation while balancing speed and risk.
Exhibits a keen interest in emerging technologies and their implications for user experience.
Is passionate about creating impactful solutions that transform user interactions with technology.
Holds a solid understanding of cognitive factors influencing user behaviour.
Experience (US Only) and EducationSuggested Minimum Years of Experience: 8-10 yearsCritical Experiences (Required for entry into this role): N/AEducation to Qualify:
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy (https://www.relx.com/careers/join-us/privacy) .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.