Senior Product Designer

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow. Job Summary Designs simple, intuitive, and high-quality product experiences for automotive professionals across the vehicle parts and repair ecosystem. Works closely with Product Management and Engineering to deliver solutions that are valuable for customers, usable in real-world shop environments, and technically feasible. Leads early-stage discovery and experience definition by synthesizing customer insights, operational workflows, and product data to identify opportunities for improvement. Uses modern AI-assisted design tools to explore and redesign complex or legacy product flows, accelerating iteration while maintaining strong product thinking and design quality. Translates insights into clear interaction models, prototypes, and validated design solutions. This position will be working onsite in our office in Alpharetta, GA. Therefore, candidates must reside within commuting distance to Alpharetta to be considered for this position. Key Responsibilities Uses AI-assisted design tools to accelerate redesign of complex product workflows. Leverage AI tools (e.g., Figma Make, Claude, and other generative design assistants) to rapidly analyze, reframe, and prototype improvements to complex or legacy product flows. Uses AI to explore multiple solution directions, generate wireframes, and accelerate iteration while ensuring designs meet usability, accessibility, and system constraints. Applies AI-driven analysis to evaluate and simplify existing product experiences. Uses AI to deconstruct large or complex user journeys, identify friction points, and propose improved interaction models. Translates insights from AI-assisted analysis into clear design artifacts, prototypes, and recommendations that improve user outcomes. Articulates the value of design as well as the reasons for design decisions clearly, in non-designer-speak, to Product and Engineering teammates as well as other important stakeholders. Researches user needs, market trends, and business objectives. Cultivates insights across multiple channels and synthesizes them into mental models, personae, etc. Designs interactions and establishes usability patterns that delight our users, empowers teams scale, and sets the standard for usability. Translates research into wireframes and prototypes and leads user testing activities. Leads workshops, design sprints, and other collaborative sessions. Coaches and trains team members to skill up in basic product design capabilities (e.g., conducting user tests, building discovery plans, conducting customer interviews). Upholds a high standard for design excellence and contributes to raising the bar for design at OEC. Education A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in Industrial and Product Design, UX/UI or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree. Experience At least 6 years of experience working in the product design industry delivering multiple projects with cross-disciplined teams, with a background in user research, interaction design, information architecture, wireframing/prototyping, and storytelling though design, plus a portfolio which demonstrates a strong design point of view and depth of experience, including user-centered design methodologies, interaction flows, prototyping, and shipped products. Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities: Proficiency in using AI tools to enhance design productivity, including generating interface concepts, mapping user flows, synthesizing research insights, and iterating on design solutions while maintaining strong design judgment and quality standards. Ability to break down complex legacy systems and workflows into simpler, user-centered interactions using AI-assisted exploration and prototyping while ensuring solutions align with product strategy, technical feasibility, and design system standards. Proficiency in working with agile software methodologies. Strong and clear communication skills, and able to communicate in a respectful, positive and constructive manner, even during times of challenge and frustration. Proficiency with design thinking and user-centric principles. Can effectively organize and manage day-to-day work and priorities, and use time, energy and resources to meet goals, deadlines, and deliverables. Flexible and adaptable approach to work and can easily adjust to shifts in priorities as the needs of the business change. Able to effectively work and thrive in a remote/hybrid work environment that has limited opportunities for in-person interactions. Special Position Requirements Travel up to 10% Able and willing to attend virtual meetings with the laptop camera turned on. What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry. OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affinitive Action employer. 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