Senior Experience Designer

Company: DesignX Community
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
The senior experience design, UI, produces consistent, high-quality craft and has the responsibility and accountability of influencing the visual expression of a product, service or brand through the expectations of its users.
What you'll do:

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• Mastery of craft to generate human-centered recommendations and concepts using design thinking methods
  
• Understand client goals and objectives
  
• Support and participate in user testing
  
• Collaborate and help guide XD roles that are assigned to the project team
  
• Collaborate with UX and copywriter to execute design vision
  
• Present deliverables to clients and internal stakeholders
  
• Influence project-level planning and overall design for one or more projects
  
  Who you are:
  
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  • Can find creative ways to get things done effectively and collaboratively
    
  • Continuous learner of technology; promoting it, using it and finding new tools to make us more effective
    
  • Ability to distill complex ideas into simple concepts
    
  • Strong writing skills, creativity and passion for user-centered design
    
  • Ability to develop relationships, and plan and execute with minimal oversight
    
  • Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously across large cross-discipline agile teams
    
    What you'll need:
    
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    • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in design, visual communication, human-centered design or related field strongly preferred
      
    • A minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience
      
    • Experience in user-centered design methods and techniques
      
    • Experience in interface design, specifically for mobile, responsive design and platform-based solutions
      
    • Digital agency experience and background preferred
      
    • Proficient with design tools such as Keynote, Adobe Cloud/marketing tools, Sketch and InVision app for designing and prototyping solutions
      
      What we offer:
      
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      • Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
        
      • Consciously cultivated culture: We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
        
      • Competitive benefits: What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
        
      • Growth-minded opportunities: We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
        
        VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
        The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click for more details.
        $70,000-$140,000 USD
        At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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