Digital (UI/UX) Designer - The Toro Company

Who Are We? 

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. 

The Digital UI/UX Designer will create intuitive, engaging, and user friendly digital experiences across various digital solutions. They will work with cross functional teams to understand user needs, conduct research , and translate insights into compelling design solutions.

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• Collaborate with product owners, developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to conceptualize design and iterate on digital interfaces for mobile and web applications.

• Conduct research interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights, behaviors, and pain points.

• Create user flow prototypes and mockups to visualize design concepts.

• Iterate solutions based on stakeholder feedback and research insights.

• Apply principles of visual design, including typography, color theory, and layout, to create cohesive user interfaces that align with brand standards.

• Create documentation, including style guides and design specifications, to ensure ongoing consistency.

• Optimize for a wide range of devices and interfaces.

• Identify design problems and create elegant solutions.

• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and design experiences that meet the needs and vision.

• Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.

• Effectively use data and insights to set your direction and communicate your approach.

• Good sense of composition, typography, and visual balance.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in visual design, graphic arts, or a related field.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proven experience in digital design with a portfolio showcasing your work.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, inVision, Axure.

• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.

• Strong understanding of responsive and mobile design principles.

• Experience working with complex enterprise-level platforms, including content management systems and ecommerce technologies.

• Competency with digital office tools.

• Basic experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).

• Familiarity with agile processes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over any sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

What Can We Give You?     

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!  

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.  

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little m