Senior UX Designer

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

16d

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. The Senior UX Designer will collaborate on the end‑to‑end redesign of three major e‑commerce sites as the organization transitions to a new platform and CMS. This role requires strong strategic thinking, hands‑on design expertise, and the ability to envision and execute a cohesive, scalable design system across multiple digital properties. The ideal candidate excels at partnering with product, engineering, designers, researchers, and business stakeholders with minimal day‑to‑day direction.

Requirements

5–8+ years of UX design experience, with significant background in e‑commerce, complex web applications, or multi‑site ecosystems.
Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale redesigns or platform migrations.
Expertise in Figma and contemporary design/prototyping tools.
Strong understanding of interaction design, information architecture, usability heuristics, and responsive design.
Experience building or contributing to design systems and working within CMS‑driven environments.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence decisions across cross‑functional teams.
Independent, self‑directed working style with the ability to manage ambiguity in fast‑moving environments.

Responsibilities

Lead UX strategy and design for the redesign, re‑platforming and maintenance of three e‑commerce sites, ensuring consistency, scalability, and best‑in-class user experience.
Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high‑fidelity designs that support the full product lifecycle—from concept through production.
Develop and maintain a cohesive multi‑site design system, including components, patterns, and documentation.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists to translate business goals and user insights into intuitive, conversion‑focused designs.
Advocate for UX principles and data‑informed decisions during planning, prioritization, and sprint activities.
Ensure accessibility, responsive design, and performance best practices are integrated into all deliverables.
Provide direction, feedback, and UX expertise without requiring daily oversight; proactively identify design opportunities, risks, and solutions.
Support streamlined implementation by partnering closely with development teams to ensure design fidelity and feasibility.