Lead UX Designer Job at W. W. Grainger in Lake Forest
W. W. Grainger - Lake Forest, IL, United States, 60045
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Location: CHICAGO, IL, US, 60654-4203; LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202; Remote, IL, US, N/A
Work Location Type: Remote
About Grainger:
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We serve over 4.5 million customers worldwide, providing products and solutions through innovative technology and strong customer relationships. Our company had a revenue of $17.2 billion in 2024. We offer approximately 2 million MRO products and services, including technical support and inventory management, through our High-Touch Solutions segment. Our online platforms Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com provide access to over 14 million and 24 million products respectively. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $111,500 - $185,800.
Rewards and Benefits:
Benefits start on day one and include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with coverage from the first day, plus 6 free therapy sessions annually.
- 18 PTO days and 6 holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) plan, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and financial counseling.
- Maternity and parental leave benefits.
For more details on benefits, click the link below. The pay range is not a guarantee; actual compensation depends on location, experience, and skills. Grainger reserves the right to modify benefits and compensation policies at any time.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Lead User Experience Designer to craft experiences for Grainger's enterprise applications and customer-facing solutions, ensuring we remain a destination for "the ones that get it done." This role focuses on elevating the Grainger KeepStock platform, our inventory management solution, across web, mobile, and device platforms. The position reports to the Director of User Experience Design and offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and full remote options. Some travel may be required for team meetings, research, and user engagement.
You Will:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user experiences for customers and internal users.
- Align patterns and priorities with other UX and UI Designers.
- Facilitate discussions to define experience needs.
- Create concepts and detailed designs, including user flows and wireframes.
- Understand technical and business constraints to iterate on designs.
- Evaluate and suggest improvements to existing experiences.
- Present design rationale and develop documentation.
- Conduct user testing and research to enhance UX.
You Have:
- 5+ years of UX experience with Agile teams; enterprise B2B experience preferred.
- Formal education in Human-Centered Design or related fields, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with complex business processes and internal tools.
- Proficiency in wireframing, design, and testing tools.
- Experience with pattern libraries and design systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience designing responsive web solutions.
- Work samples demonstrating problem-solving and user empathy.
- Experience in eCommerce, inventory management, or UI for physical products is a plus.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment. Please inform us if you require reasonable accommodations during the application and employment process.
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