Senior User Experience Designer
Job Description
BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE.
What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?Â
The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 9,000 customers including 50% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions.Â
Pure is blazing trails and setting records:
- For eight straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic QuadrantÂ
- Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally
- Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions
- And, our 4,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go
If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
We are seeking a Senior User Experience Designer. This role will be part of establishing a “software product” organization responsible for:
- The infrastructure required to support Cloud operating model APIs and API gateways
- The delivery of the ecommerce and customer lifecycle management of Cloud operating model
- Any custom built product required by the Applications organization to complement the third party products that constitute the basis of our tool ecosystem
The Senior User Experience Designer will define and drive features and software capabilities for Pure’s transition to a platform company. This role will be responsible for defining our UX vision, design strategy, and processes across software product lines, building strong partnerships with stakeholders from product management, engineering and other departments. This person will play a key role in transforming our product management, design and delivery into a Lean, rapidly iterative, customer-centric machine.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Define UX strategy & vision for our software suites.
- Create and direct user research to define users and UX success criteria, and user testing to validate achievement of those criteria.
- Partner with Product Management, Engineering and QA to ensure that teams produce highly usable/valuable/feasible products aligned with user needs and perceptions.
- Promote the value of our UX team as problem framers and strategic thinkers.
- Passionately advocate for the end user to ensure that product design and content strategy are aligned to user needs and expectations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors/Human Computer Interaction or related field;
- 7 years’ experience successfully applying design approaches to software product development, preferably in Agile SaaS environments
- Expertise in both interaction design and user research and testing, perform generative research to gain new insights and perform evaluative research to validate design workflow.
- Deep understanding of UX best practices for web-based and mobile applications
- Demonstrated ability to bridge silos and work effectively across disciplines, locations, and levels
- Ability to craft and communicate compelling vision and story to multiple audiences and cross-functional stakeholders
- Must be detail oriented with strong organization and process skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under time constraints
- Provide constructive design critique to help other designers get to that “Ah-ha!” moment.
- Ability to travel as needed
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of Lean UX principles
- Experience with UI/UX localization strategies to serve worldwide markets
- Experience with Google Analytics and other usability and analytical software tools
- Experience with Design for Disability / WCAG / Section 508 requirements
- Bonus for having a background in visual design and/or working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and prototype tools such as Protopie, Framer X, or Principle. (We currently use Figma and Protopie)
BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.
Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.
Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY.
Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.Â
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
APPLICANT & CANDIDATE PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY NOTICE.
If you're wondering how or why Pure collects or uses information you provide, we invite you to check out our Applicant & Candidate Personal Information Protection Notice.
DEEMED EXPORT LICENSE NOTICE.
Some positions may require a deemed export license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note: Pure does not currently sponsor deemed export license applications so we are unable to proceed with applicants requiring stated sponsorship.
PURE’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT COVID-19 MANDATE
In accordance with Pure’s policies, current and anticipated federal regulations, and our ongoing commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees, partners, and customers, and the community at large, where permitted by law, all Pure employees and contractors working in the United States are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Should you require an exemption for medical or religious reasons, you must initiate Pure’s exemption request process which will determine if an exemption can be granted in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal law.
Date Posted
09/23/2022
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