Senior Interaction Designer – UI
Careers at Crown
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Bremen • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Lead the software product development process for new and innovative products and services.
- Work with minimal supervision to execute on all phases including planning, research, conceptualization, and content creation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Service to create user-centered, differentiated digital experiences.
- Work with peers in Engineering and Design Research to plan, facilitate, and document research learnings to understand customer needs and drive product development.
- Draft project plans that include clear research goals, schedules, periodic milestones, and defined deliverables.
- Document and present findings for cross-department and stakeholder consumption.
- Support international engineering teams (Germany or New Zealand).
- Assist in leading the development of solutions that incorporate a high degree of product innovation, differentiating value, and competitive advantage.
- Communicate design concepts and themes to project stakeholders through research analysis, narrative description/wireframing, design mockups, and prototypes.
- Manage projects, tasks, and cross-department communication to ensure deliverables are met.
- Collaborate with team members to prepare and present project work.
- Work closely with Senior UX Interaction Designer and Product Development counterparts to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and understood.
- Assist Design leadership with any Interaction Design issues that need attention, engaging Visual Design and/or Design Research.
- Stay current on advancements in the design field, design trends, or related fields.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and development teams in support of worldwide products and services.
- Attend trade shows, professional events, and read periodicals relative to the field.
- Support material submission for design competitions.
- Support Legal with patent issues.
- Participate and hold membership in professional organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree in the Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Media Studies, Visual Design, Industrial Design or related
- 5 years of interaction design experience (salary will be commensurate with experience)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design, concept development, and problem-solving skills -- Include portfolio link with application
- Good skills in communication, planning, and product development
- Ability to plan projects and research activities while applying the most contemporary design methods to conceptualization, prototyping and implementation, supported by a well-developed knowledge of technology
- Ability to frequently travel overnight (6-20%) and valid passport
- Reliable transportation for local travel
- Bachelor degree in related field (preferred)
- Successful experience across all phases of software product development (preferred)
- Demonstrated holistic product thinking that balances user needs, technology, and business goals (preferred).
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Life and Disability Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- and much more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
interaction designhuman-computer interactionvisual designconcept developmentprototypingproduct developmentresearch analysiswireframingdesign mockupsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communicationplanningcollaborationproject managementrelationship buildingpresentation skillsleadershipcritical thinkingadaptabilitycreativity
Certifications
Associate degreeBachelor degree