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Western Digital Technologies Staff UX Designer in Milpitas, California
Staff UX Designer, Flash Business Unit Economics and Data Science
You are driven by a passion for creating exceptional user experiences and constantly seek new ways to enhance user interactions through innovative design and research. You have a relentless curiosity for understanding user behavior and are dedicated to infusing user-centered design principles into every aspect of your work. You thrive on solving complex design challenges and are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of our internal web applications for sophisticated users. You exemplify excellence in your field and continuously strive to set new standards for UX design. You are a visionary who builds lasting design solutions that will benefit users long after your work is done. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a significant impact. If this describes you, then the Staff UX Designer role in our Flash Economics and Data Science team is your next career move.
Job Description:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Staff UX Designer to join our software product management team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and enhancing the user experience of our internal web applications. You will also be tasked with conducting UX research to inform and validate your design decisions. This is a critical role that requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and Prototyping: Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback, and usability findings. Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design ideas.
- UX Research: Plan and conduct user research to gather insights into user behavior, needs, and pain points. Use a variety of methods including user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and analytics.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design vision is executed effectively. Participate in cross-functional team discussions to align on design goals and objectives.
- Usability Testing: Design and conduct usability tests to validate design solutions and identify areas for improvement. Analyze and present findings to the team.
- Iteration and Improvement: Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and testing results. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to ensure our products remain user-friendly and innovative.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, research findings, and design decisions.