Sr UX Designer

Sr. Digital UX/UI DesignerWant to help pets live their best lives?We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.About Petco:We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.As a Sr. Digital UX/UI Designer, you are responsible for designing intuitive, engaging, and seamless digital experiences for Petco's consumer-facing platforms across multiple touchpoints. This role combines hands-on design execution with a strong focus on improving user journeys through data-driven insights, iteration, and cross-functional collaboration.Lead the creation of intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for customer-facing ecommerce journeys and internal operational tools.Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity UI designsLead and contribute to ecommerce funnel improvements (landing, PDP, cart, checkout, post-purchase) by helping identify friction points and implementing iterative design enhancements.Lead and participate in discovery activities, including stakeholder meetings, competitive research, and basic user research to inform design decisions.Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into thoughtful design solutions.Iterate on designs based on feedback from fellow designers, stakeholders, usability testing, and performance data.Support A/B testing and experimentation efforts by preparing design variations and documenting hypotheses.Contribute and apply established design systems, component libraries, and brand guidelines to ensure consistency across experiences.Prepare clear design documentation and specifications for engineering handoff.Present work to internal teams with guidance, articulating design decisions and incorporating feedback constructively.Manage assigned tasks effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Required Skills and QualificationsDegree or certification in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of digital design experience (web, ecommerce, SaaS, or similar environments)Foundational understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and responsive design.Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using modern design tools (Figma preferred).Familiarity with the end-to-end product design process, with hands-on experience contributing to shipped features.Comfort working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.Understanding of conversion rate optimization and data-informed design practices.Working knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices.Exposure to design systems, style guides, or pattern libraries.Nice to Have:Experience supporting ecommerce projects or internal tools.Familiarity with analytics tools and user behavior insights.Basic understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML/CSS).Experience with AI prototyping and usability testing methods.