UX Designer-II

Cox Automotive hiring for UX Designer-II jobs in Pine Lake, GA, US

Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is seeking a User Experience Designer-II to join our team! The UX Designer-II is an advocate for the end-user while supporting the Product and Software Development teams. The ideal candidate has experience translating complex business requirements into clear, user-centric interactions that contribute to intuitive, innovative and highly desirable software products. The position requires strong communication, collaboration and consensus building skills in addition to strong visual design, research, user journey mapping and task analysis skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The User Experience designer will handle multiple responsibilities including but not limited to:

• The UI/UX look and feel and user flow of software applications
• Must be able to translate complex design requirements into clear, user-friendly online experiences
• Be able to conduct user research through various user- testing techniques including: developing surveys, heuristic evaluations, benchmarking, user interviews, a/b testing, and / or user observations.
• Lead or participate in requirements gathering activities in conjunction with the product team. Some activities may include: Card sorting, Story Mapping and / or affinity diagrams.
• Lead design brainstorm sessions with stakeholders, product team members and development team members
• Producing timely artifacts such as: wireframes, hi-fi and lo-fi mock-ups, information architecture diagrams, interactive prototypes, personas and user journeys
• Support the software development teams in establishing and maintaining UI/UX standards which encourage consistency and user predictability across multiple applications
• Coordinate with the NextGear Marketing Department to ensure that any external-facing applications are consistent and fit into the overall NextGear marketing strategy and branding

Change & Innovation

• Clarifies and understands the broader purpose of one's own work
• Generates innovative ideas and solutions to challenges/opportunities
• Identifies ways to streamline and/or improve work processes. Adapts in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty
• Embraces changes affecting one's area

Customer Focus

• Incorporates feedback from customers to improve user experience
• Delivers impactful, timely solutions that are meaningful to the customer
• Follows up with customers to ensure problems are solved
• Addresses customer needs by identifying the right people and resources from across the enterprise
• Establishes a trusted advisor, consultative relationship with customers

Collaboration

• Encourages people to draw on each other to work together effectively, within and across teams
• Demonstrates "we versus me" thinking
• Builds and cultivates relationship networks across the organization
• Works cooperatively with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Addresses and resolves conflict directly and constructively

Drives Results

• Establishes realistic plans and work schedules
• Identifies and leverages support and/or resources needed to carry out own work
• Negotiates/re-negotiates priorities and competing demands for one's time
• Surfaces problems and removes obstacles in order to move the work forward in a timely manner
• Takes the initiative to achieve high levels of productivity and quality
• Demonstrates urgency around activities that drive the business

Effective Communication

• Provides clear and thorough information to others (e.g., verbal, written, email, presentations, meetings)
• Listens actively and carefully to others' opinions and ideas
• Tailors communication to the appropriate audience Shares viewpoints openly and directly with others
• Shares timely updates and information with relevant parties
• Demonstrates composure under pressure

Develops Self and Others

• Seeks opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills
• Shares own experience and expertise with others
• Accepts feedback openly, without becoming defensive
• Learns from experiences, including successes, setbacks, and/or resistance

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid judgment, ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and collaborate are necessary
• Ability to prioritize among competing objectives toward the fulfillment of goals
• Effective communication skills are a fundamental requirement
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple accounts and tasks
• Ability to communicate up and down the management structure
• Proven goal accomplishment
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage personal time to achieve NextGear goals

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in (visual communication, interaction design or related field) and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment is a plus
• Expert in the Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design)
• Experience working with a UX/UI design system (material design / Lightning / etc.) system is a plus
• Knowledge in web technology, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of corporate branding, layout, color theory, visual design, typography, and user experience
• Must be able to translate complex design requirements into clear, user-friendly online experiences
• Must possess a sophisticated sense of style/design and bring an impeccable understanding of interactive design fundamentals (including type, image, color, structure, and usability)
• Must be highly organized with extreme attention to detail
• Excellent communication, collaboration and consensus building skills
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven, multitask environment
• Ability to interact on all management levels of the organization
• Strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Demonstrated success under pressure while managing multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
• Minimal travel may be required

USD 85,500.00 - 128,300.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $85,500.00 - $128,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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