Senior UX Designer (onsite)

Job Details:

Summary: 

The UX@Tyson team is currently looking for a talented Designer to join our team at our Northwest Arkansas office. We are seeking an individual who is not only creative but also has a strong track record of successfully applying research and design principles to develop innovative Technology solutions. The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. 

Key Focus: 

• Conducting research and providing insights.  

• Designing new critical technology solutions.  

• Collaborate and build relationships with team members (Development, UX Designers, & Product Management) to design quality products/applications.  

• Driving adherence to design standards.  

Team: 

The UX@Tyson team focuses on improving lives and experiences through a human-centered approach. As a Designer, you'll use design thinking and research to create technology solutions for various users across Tyson. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a team of Researchers and Designers and influence the strategic direction of a large global organization. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring a seamless and user-centric approach. 

• Conduct user research, including interviews, workshops, and usability testing, to gather insights and validate design decisions. 

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups communicating design ideas and interactions. 

• Develop and maintain user personas, journey maps, and other UX documentation. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into compelling user experiences. 

• Advocate for the end user, ensuring their needs and feedback are incorporated into the design process. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our UX processes. 

• Mentor and guide junior UX designers, fostering a culture of learning and growth. 

• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale and trade-offs. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or Graphic Design with 4+ years of experience. Related field with 5+ years of experience or User Experience Certification with 6+ years of experience may be acceptable. 

• Must provide a link to your portfolio featuring UX-focused work samples demonstrating design concepts for solutions. 

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma (preferred tool), Framer, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar. 

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design. 

• Experience with user research methods, usability testing, and data analysis. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to various stakeholders. 

• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Experience with Design Thinkin