Sr Innovation Designer

Responsibilities

• Discover the “why’s” behind problems through field research using ethnographic methods such as observation and find pertinent insights to identify opportunity areas for designing new solutions
• Translate research and design insights into visual models and frameworks
• Envision and sketch new ideas across a wide range of experience types: digital and physical tools, programs and services, spaces and environments, events, campaigns, roles, policies, processes, etc.
• Create concept communication tools such as storyboards, user experience journeys, and system maps for use in research, synthesis, workshops and prototype testing
• Create prototypes and gather feedback on design concepts from a wide range of audiences
• Lead and/or design concept workshops
• Collaborate in a team-based environment with leads from multi-disciplinary units such as operations, technology, facilities, and marketing
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams through modes of design
• Teach and coach others on human-centered design methods
• Identify and understand the dependencies and impacts of projects to the greater Company business or operation

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Human Centered Design and Innovation mindsets, tools and techniques
• Skilled in behavioral research practices
• Skilled in strategic thinking, problem solving and connecting disparate dots
• Skilled in using 2D and 3D Design Tools to create concepts
• Skilled in communication practices and crafting compelling stories
• Ability to translate user research into needs, design principles and criteria
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels of Employees up to and including Executive levels
• Ability to bring ideas to life through model making / rapid prototyping
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Undergraduate or Graduate level degree in a research driven field such as social sciences or related design field such as Industrial, Visual, Experience or Service designs

Experience

• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in areas such as:
• Business consulting / Strategy
• User Research
• Prototyping
• Communications

Preferred

• Experience with Figma
• Experience in Service Design, industrial design, architecture, and experience design

Licensing/Certifications

N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $108,700 - $120,800 per year*

*Depending on qualifications and experience.

For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southeast Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.