The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!
What you'll do:
Champion a user-centered design approach, passionately understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of our users.
Support planning and vision on key company initiatives by collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists.
Execute design concepts by creating wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes, developing intuitive and efficient user interfaces aligned with industry best practices.
Transform broad, conceptual ideas into valuable user experiences that seamlessly blend functionality with visual delight.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and fellow designers, to bring designs to life and ensure a cohesive experience.
Own the entire design process, including interaction and visual design, for complex features and platform areas.
Support the planning and execution of usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users and iterating on designs based on user insights.
Contribute to high-level strategic decisions alongside the product and executive teams.
Provide precise implementation guidance to engineers, ensuring features maintain high quality and alignment with the design vision.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system, ensuring consistency and scalability of design elements and patterns across the platform.
Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our designs remain innovative and competitive.
Mentor and coach junior UX designers, providing valuable guidance and support on design projects.
Who you are:
Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional UX design experience
Strong design sensibility and attention to detail
Proficiency in Figma for design and prototyping
Experience in Agile or Scrum development environments
A complex problem-solving mindset
Experience in leading design teams or design projects
Strong experience in UX/Product Design
Ability to work with various stakeholders and uncovering/understanding their needs
Excellent communication skills and the ability to make compelling and clear design presentations
Ability to lead collaborative co-creation and ideation sessions with multiple stakeholders
Mapping user journeys and interactive flows
Wireframing capabilities for features and content
Deep understanding of user research and testing
Ability to translate insights into tangible design
Enhancing the design system, building new elements and components
Advanced hands-on mentality and willingness to innovate
Data and insights analysis to determine experience success metrics & KPIs
Design Strategy and Execution
The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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