Associate UX (User Experience) Designer

About the role

The Associate Digital Content UX Designer at AutoZone supports key product team partners through competitive analysis and design research, creating engaging visual content solutions, animations, and interactive elements. This position aims to stay updated with the latest design trends and technological advancements in digital retail.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing and functional designs that enhance user experience and drive digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with product managers/owners, marketing, copywriters, designers, and developers to prioritize design needs in an Agile environment.
• Leverage user research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, to inform design decisions and project-specific insights.
• Develop high-quality visuals that align with brand identity and meet technical specifications.
• Define essential user journeys and experiences, and contribute to functional requirements from a design perspective.
• Present design work to business stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine designs.
• Evaluate and distill research and analytic data to solve business problems.
• Organize and manage projects within business and customer needs constraints.
• Communicate design concepts effectively to a cross-functional audience and adapt to feedback.
• Work in a fast-paced, Agile environment, maintaining high standards of thinking, approach, and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Design, Marketing, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Experience with Digital Design, including a solid understanding of responsive and user-centric layouts.
• A strong portfolio showcasing mastery of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Cloud (CC).
• Knowledge in User Experience (UX) and Digital Design, with an understanding of Design Systems.
• The ability to evaluate and distill qualitative and quantitative research and analytic data to provide solutions to various business problems.
• Ability to organize and manage projects efficiently within business and customer needs constraints.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with the ability to handle constructive criticism and collaborate effectively with others.
• Driven, energetic, and passionate about customer-centric design.

Qualifications

• Experience with building designs for responsive and mobile environments.
• Passionate about staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills

• Typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Cloud (CC).
• User Experience (UX) and Digital Design.
• Design Systems.
• Qualitative and quantitative research and analytic data evaluation.
• Project management within business and customer needs constraints.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-centric mindset.

Benefits

AutoZone offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate a dynamic work environment.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for design.