Senior Interaction (UI) Designer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Senior Interaction (UI) Designer

Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world's largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Job Duties:

• Lead the software product development process for new and innovative products and services.
• Work with minimal supervision to execute on all phases including planning, research, conceptualization, and content creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Service to create user-centered, differentiated digital experiences.
• Design Research, Analysis, and Documentation - Work with peers in Engineering and Design Research to plan, facilitate, and document research learnings to understand customer needs and drive product development.
• Draft project plans that include clear research goals, schedules, periodic milestones, and defined deliverables.
• Document and present findings for cross-department and stakeholder consumption.
• Support international engineering teams (Germany or New Zealand).
• Conceptual Design and Innovation - Assist in leading the development of solutions that incorporate a high degree of product innovation, differentiating value, and competitive advantage.
• Communicate design concepts and themes to project stakeholders through research analysis, narrative description/wireframing, design mockups, and prototypes.
• Project Management - Manage projects, tasks, and cross-department communication to ensure deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare and present project work.
• Work closely with Senior UX Interaction Designer and Product Development counterparts to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and understood.
• Miscellaneous - Assist Design leadership with any Interaction Design issues that need attention, engaging Visual Design and/or Design Research.
• Stay current on advancements in the design field, design trends, or related fields.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and development teams in support of worldwide products and services.
• Attend trade shows, professional events, and read periodicals relative to the field.
• Support material submission for design competitions.
• Support Legal with patent issues.
• Participate and hold membership in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Related Terms: IxD, Interactive Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in the Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Media Studies, Visual Design, Industrial Design or related
• 5 years of interaction design experience (salary will be commensurate with experience)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design, concept development, and problem-solving skills -- Include portfolio link with application
• Good skills in communication, planning, and product development
• Ability to plan projects and research activities while applying the most contemporary design methods to conceptualization, prototyping and implementation, supported by a well-developed knowledge of technology
• Ability to frequently travel overnight (6-20%) and valid passport
• Reliable transportation for local travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in related field
• Successful experience across all phases of software product development
• Demonstrated holistic product thinking that balances user needs, technology, and business goals

Work Authorization: Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable. No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits: Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities