Senior UX Designer
About The Position
Our dynamic and innovative User Experience Design Team is searching for a talented and experienced Senior UX Designer to lead the design of our cutting-edge products. You'll work closely with a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver a best-in-class experience for automotive shoppers. As a Senior UX Designer at AutoNation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our digital products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability and design. With your extensive experience in UX design and a strong portfolio of successful projects, you will independently lead the end-to-end design process, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions. You will also guide the development of design strategies, roadmaps, and systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and a consistent, exceptional user experience across all digital touchpoints. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, advanced proficiency in design tools, and a passion for crafting industry-leading digital experiences. From research to interaction to visual design to testing, you'll be involved in the end-to-end product cycle. You'll have the opportunity to apply your deep understanding of design principles and track record of delivering outstanding products to shape the future of our company.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in UX design for digital products
- Portfolio showcasing strong design principles and successful product outcomes
- Advanced proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and user testing programs
- Expertise in user-centered design principles and methodologies
- Ability to independently lead projects and manage the full UX process
- Experience mentoring junior designers and fostering team growth
- Proven experience with user interface design and adherence to guidelines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Experience with Agile workflows and iterative design processes
- Ability to align design decisions with business goals and strategies
Responsibilities
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and quality across all digital products
- Communicate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and team members
- Mentor and guide junior UX designers
- Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries
- Lead the design of our products from concept to launch
- Lead the development of product design strategies and roadmaps
- Partner with business and product leaders to align design decisions with business goals
- Translate wireframes into comps, storyboards, experience prototypes
- Oversee the work of multiple UX projects, coordinating meetings & reporting out on the status for the projects across those workflows.
- Responsible for developing and communicating industry-leading creative concepts while balancing strategic development with online business objectives
- Provide UX best-practice leadership and mentor junior designers
- Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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