Sr UX/UI Designer

Kohler Co. is seeking a Sr. Product Designer – UX/UI to design digital products for end-customers and trade professionals, focusing on user-centered design and collaboration with development and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Design Director to set the strategic design vision and tactical priorities for Kohler projects and experiences.
• Apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, project requirements, and technology capabilities into world-class digital experiences.
• Create complete design solutions including building user scenarios, process flows, sitemaps, annotated wireframes, UI schematics, screen concepts, rapid-prototypes, functional and presentation specifications, and design system enhancements.
• Collaborate with Product Owner(s), Content Strategy/Product Designers and Development Teams to define business requirements, align goals and feasibility, and drive design standards across projects.
• Gather and understand information about user needs from stakeholder interviews, market research, benchmarks, requirements gathering and functional / non-functional specifications.
• Develop click-through prototypes to demonstrate interactivity for internal stakeholders and usability test participants.
• Lead design experimentation and research across multiple testing platforms/tools.
• Facilitating Design Thinking with cross-functional teams.
• Guide, mentor and inspire other designers in the team, keeping up with the design industry evolution including best practices, new trends and technologies.
• Create interactive prototypes and present to stakeholders to effectively articulate design decisions.
• Leverage and extend the use of established design system, style guide, patterns, and assets in the creation of UX analysis, solutions, and deliverables.
• Be a strong voice for Human Centered design across organizations.
• Make strategic design and user experienced decisions related to product objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a design-related discipline with 5-8 years of professional experience in UX design; agency experience preferred.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills as well as demonstrable visual communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of information architecture and Web/mobile application usability design.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, multi-task, bring innovative ideas, give and receive positive and constructive feedback, communicate in 360 degrees, and confront and resolve conflicts.
• Self-starter with proven skill in organization, work planning, attention to detail, follow-through and follow-up.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale global Web sites built with Adobe Experience Manager.
• Fluent in English required. Global experience is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

Key Skills

• Strong conceptual thinker with ability to understand the “big picture” of the project.
• Experience in designing commerce (B2C, B2B) experiences.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating attention to detail and UX/UI design acumen working within responsive digital environments.
• Deep interpersonal skills, especially the ability to work tactfully and respectfully with a wide variety of individuals.
• Visual design experience with luxury brands a plus.
• Aptitude for ongoing learning and application of newly acquired knowledge.
• Personality to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• General aptitude for learning new software applications.
• Interest and desire to keep abreast of new developments in Web technology.
• Demonstrable experience in conceptual design, rapid-prototyping, visual design, ADA and agile Web/App software development process.
• Proficient in tools such as Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, as well as other prototyping, UX testing tools.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, AEM, and the latest in Marketing and Communication technologies preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing.
• Access to career growth and development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Strong culture of innovation.