Senior UX Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +29 more states.

📋 Description

• Simplify processes to craft user experiences that are both enjoyable and straightforward.

• Develop prototypes and conduct experiments to progressively test ideas.

• Utilize and enhance the design system and its guidelines.

• Transform initial concepts into new features through to their implementation.

• Implement accessibility standards and guidelines within designs.

• Partner with product managers and engineers on product strategies and design methodologies.

• Simplify complex ideas into clear, digestible points for audiences and communities.

• Primarily collaborate with the Reader Growth team on software aimed at enhancing learning and engagement for both new and casual Wikipedia users.

• Contribute to a cross-functional product team dedicated to boosting trust and safety.

• Directly influence the product strategy of the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience working within design teams.

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree, or equivalent experience in a related field.

• Strong grasp of user experience principles and product development methodologies.

• Proven experience in conducting research and collaborating with UX researchers.

• Effectively communicate design objectives and processes in a clear and concise manner.

• Capability to give and receive constructive criticism.

• Ability to brainstorm future concepts while executing current tasks effectively.

• Self-driven, dedicated to personal skill development, and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge.

• Must be available for design, product, and engineering meetings, and for synchronous collaboration from 14:00 to 18:00 UTC.

• Required attendance at weekly design team meetings on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

• Preferred background in content consumption, publishing, education, or journalism.

• Desirable experience as a researcher with both in-person and remote participants.

• Familiarity with Free Knowledge and/or Open Source communities is a plus.

• Proficiency in more than one language is advantageous.

• Current work authorization in the hiring location for non-US candidates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Permanent employment opportunity.

• Full-time role.

• Salaries adjusted according to the country of hire for candidates outside the US.

• Employer of Record hiring for individuals not based in the US.

• Access to U.S. benefits and perks (details linked in the job posting).