Product Designer - IBM

Introduction Thomas J. Watson said it best: 'Good design is good business.' Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our . Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on! Your Role and Responsibilities Join IBM's worldwide design organization for AI Applications, where our mission is to empower users to do their best work through intuitive and visually engaging interfaces. As a Designer, you'll play a crucial role in creating end-to-end customer experiences for integrating multiple FinOps applications and AI-enabled solutions that help businesses make informed, data-driven decisions.? Responsibilities:? + Translate Insights into Designs:?Convert actionable insights from the design research team into low and high-fidelity mock-ups, patterns, prototypes, and development-ready specifications.? + Create Visual Assets:?Develop high-fidelity mock-ups, graphics, design patterns, prototypes, and demos to enhance user interfaces.? + Pattern Collaboration:?Participate in discussions regarding common patterns, assets, and efficiencies within the product space.? + Collaborative Development:?Work closely with design team members and developers to build, update, and modernize software product user interfaces using agile methodologies.? + Scenario Design:?Design business process scenarios and flows for user interfaces and demonstrations.? + Feedback Loop:?Share work-in-progress designs and actively engage in giving and receiving constructive critique.? + Business Context:?Understand business problems across our customer base to provide context for deliverables.? + Cross-Team Collaboration:?Collaborate with various stakeholders such as design researchers, content designers, developers, product owners, etc., across worldwide teams.? + Design Thinking Workshops:?Plan, lead, and moderate virtual and in-person design thinking workshops.? + User Research: Plan, develop and conduct usability studies to validate design decisions. Required Technical and Professional Expertise + UI Problem Solving:?Ability to solve complex user problems through user interface design, creating mock-ups, prototypes, and documenting interaction patterns.? + Design Tools Proficiency:?Demonstrated experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.? + Design Principles:?Knowledge of design principles including typography, layout, imagery, color theory, and creating efficiencies in visual design workflows.? + Communication Skills:?Proven communication skills and the ability to understand and address customer requirements effectively.? + Portfolio Presentation:?Must have a portfolio showcasing previous design work.? Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise + Design Trends Awareness:?Understanding of modern design thinking and design trends, including responsiveness and accessibility for complex B2B applications. + Attention to Detail:?Appreciation for detail, ensuring every pixel and interaction is meticulously crafted.? + User Research and Testing: Exposure to user research, usability testing, and basic data analysis. About Business UnitIBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from to-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability.ritical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as thethat fuels it. In most organizationsis spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI andplatform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business. Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our . The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBMloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs. - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM, and other Paidare Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals. - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a -time schedule for a calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.