Sr UX Designer

Kohler

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Location: Shanghai, CHINAPurpose & ObjectivesWe are looking an innovative, expansive problem solver to provide both inspiration and leadership to the UX/UI team and drive great user experience in both physical and digital solutions for Kitchen and Bath space.The IOT is one of the biggest revolutions since the Internet was invented and has become the foundation to support Kohler's strategic approach toward “Smart Home” arena. Our customers from both residential and commercial segments desire smart solutions with leading-edge innovations to make their life, work, and business easier.As a senior UX designer, you will be primarily responsible for guiding and leading the development of Kohler Smart Home user experience for both new and existing product categories. You will work directly with different category teams to design the physical and digital experience and drive the cross-category design consistency.In the role, you will interact with new product development (NPD) teams on UXUI design. From upfront market strategies/ user research, experience ideation to design evaluation and user/ field testing. Continue to create, build, and improve the experience conventions through agile iterations and analytic results. The goal is to deliver great products and services to improve the level of gracious living for our customer's homes and their lifestyles.Expectations & Responsibilities

Lead UX/UI work through research and user centered design process to deliver leading edge experiences
Collaborate with business stakeholders and external consultants to define and implement innovative solutions
Expert in UX/UI design methods, able to leverage user centered design tools and process to guide and communicate with key stakeholders and global teams
Proficient with design software such as Adobe CC; UX/UI development and prototyping tools such as Figma
Practical knowledge and understanding of digital technologies. Experience with an IoT ecosystem and product developments is a plus
Continually work and feed core team with latest UX/UI trends, techniques, and technologies
Fluent in both English and Chinese

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college of design with academic emphasis in UX/UI design or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in a UX/UI design role with strong digital portfolio
Master's degree preferred

Strong portfolio of applying user-centered design practices in physical and digital product design
Skills in understanding and synthesizing user needs through methods like contextual inquiry, persona development or participatory design
Skills in evaluating concepts and products using heuristic reviews, formative and summative usability studies
Ability to create interactive prototypes with software like proto.io, Figma, or Origami
Excellent communication, presentation, storyboarding, and negotiation skills

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTSSupervisory Relationships:

Reports to global UX/UI Design Director

Organization Relationships:

Collaborate with new product development team
Collaborate with Engineers, Marketers, and Industrial Designers

External Business Relationships:

Collaborate with design consultants
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers
Attends industry trade shows and UX/UI seminars as needed

Why Work at Kohler Co.?Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!About UsBeyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at .It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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