Advisory UX Designer
IBM · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
HybridArt & Creative$153k–$180k/yrFull-time
Advisory UX Designer role based in Austin, TX with up to 40% telecommuting permitted.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design strategy for security services to ensure experiences are scalable, accessible, and aligned with the company’s security vision.
- Define and deliver enterprise-grade, scalable user experiences for complex security workflows.
- Drive design initiatives across multiple products and influence product roadmaps.
- Implement advanced design techniques and leverage AI-driven patterns to enhance automation, personalization, and security awareness.
- Identify and resolve UX gaps across workflows using design thinking and domain expertise to shape long-term product evolution.
- Serve as a cloud security UX expert, embedding domain expertise into key strategic design decisions to ensure informed and impactful outcomes.
- Plan and lead user research efforts, translating findings into actionable design improvements and new product opportunities.
- Represent user perspectives in cross-functional discussions and ensure accessibility, usability, and security are prioritized throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, and security architecture teams to align user needs with technical feasibility and business objectives.
- Facilitate design thinking workshops with internal teams and enterprise clients to inform product roadmap direction.
- Analyze customer business challenges to inform and guide effective design decisions.
- Monitor emerging trends in UX, AI, and cloud security to inspire and drive ongoing innovation.
- Manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality results in a demanding environment.
- Create high-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed specifications to ensure seamless development and implementation.
- Conduct post-launch evaluations and enhance the user experience based on feedback.
- Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional support.
- Advocate for user needs and accessibility at every stage of the product development process.
- Advocate for a culture of collaboration, design excellence, and continuous growth.
- Utilize Figma Design Tool, User-Centered Design Methodology, Security-Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, and Design Thinking Methods.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Science, Web Design, Graphic Design, or a related field (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree).
- One (1) year of experience as a UX Designer or related role.
- One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Figma Design Tool, User-Centered Design Methodology, Security-Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, and Design Thinking Methods.
Pay
$153,109 to $180,000 per year.
Schedule
Full time.