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Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Sr UX Designer. The Sr UX Designer requires a zeal for understanding users, an outstanding attention to detail, and an exceptional eye for striking visuals. You will collaborate with product management on customer discovery; create journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs; test and iterate on concepts; work closely with software engineers as they execute design requirements; and delve into analytics to understand the impact we are having on our customers’ experience with Daikin digital products. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid

What you will do: 

Operate within the Daikin Applied UX process, which includes discovery, ideation, visualization, and testingAdvocate the needs of the customer, fostering a shared understanding of the customer-centric intersection between design, content, business and brandFacilitate customer discovery sessions to uncover user needs, preferences, and pain pointsDesign intuitive, low-friction solutions, validate them through iterative testing, and refine them based on user feedback, to ensure alignment with real-world expectationsWork iteratively and collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team (product owners, software engineers, researchers), using lean and agile methodologies to explore, test, and implement designsLead end users, development team and partners with impact, and guide decision-making through a customer-focused approach rather then a ‘technology first’ mindsetDevelop comprehensive user journey maps and task flows to visualize end-to-end user experiences and foster a better understanding of customer behaviorSketch out low-fidelity wireframes, build interactive prototypes, and leverage Daikin Applied’s design system to deliver high fidelity mockupsLead design reviews to validate them with the design team, product managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholdersOptimize the effectiveness of new and existing features by proactively planning, performing, and advocating validation techniques like usability testing, user research, and interpreting analytic data

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in design of mobile, web and embedded user interfacesLead discovery activities and user testingAbility to work independentlySignficant experience with customer discovery techniques, including user interviews, usability testing, and journey mapping Strong grasp of information architecture, design patterns, and interaction design for data-heavy applications Expertise using Figma, Sketch, or the equivalent Advanced knowledge of design systems and how to apply them, while still creatively solving design problems Understanding of HTML, CSS, and other web technologies Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

  Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience8+ years of experience in design of mobile, web and embedded user interfaces

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageShort term and long-term disability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 - $148,800 (+ 10-15% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  

  

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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!