Company Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
Western Digital is on the hunt for a design aficionado with a deep understanding of User Experience (UX), a knack for creating striking key art for the modern web, and a passion for cutting-edge design trends. If you're a team player who's ready to shape and enhance the user experience and visual identity of Western Digital's vast online ecosystem, we want to hear from you.
As part of the UX design team, you'll engage in creative brainstorming within a highly collaborative setting, simplifying intricate requirements into elegant design solutions, producing key art, and iterating from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes. Your portfolio should showcase your exceptional web design skills, proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as your adeptness with the latest UX tools.
Your role will require not only strong understanding of transactional web design but deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and composition skills. Familiarity with animation, motion graphics, and basic video editing skills will be beneficial.
Make thoughtful and innovative design decisions together with fellow designers, researchers, engineers, producers, copywriters, and other functions.
Utilize, expand, document and create new patterns within our vast design system while keeping in mind the big picture.
Realistically communicate page flows, animations, and other interactive elements of your design to stakeholders and engineering.
Collaborate with UX researchers to test designs with real users.
Seamlessly infuse Western Digital's brand identity, visuals, and tone of voice into all digital communications including email campaigns, seasonal, evergreen, and core digital content.
Adhere to our platform-specific guidelines while exercising discretion to deviate when appropriate.
Produce design documentation and work with engineering team to implement it assuring the final product matches your specifications.
Present creative vision, concepts, and completed designs to leadership, stakeholders, and peers.
Qualifications
A creative background at the intersection of visual design, UI design, and UX engineering to craft user experiences that are both visually stunning and highly usable.
Familiarity with front-end languages and frameworks (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Great communication skills to articulate your design decisions.
Experience with web-based interaction design to craft sleek micro-interactions.
Proficiency in designing for responsive web environments, ensuring that user interfaces adapt and perform across various screen sizes and devices, ultimately providing an optimal user experience.
Experience working on projects using JIRA, and an advocate for leveraging its capabilities for efficient project management and collaboration.
Experience designing mock-ups, interactive prototypes, and components using Adobe XD or Figma.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud platform (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Ability to work autonomously when needed and manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.
Familiarity with Google Material design patterns.
Ability to retouch and edit photo assets.
Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines.
Experience designing websites using atomic design methodologies.
Experience with video and motion graphics software (After Effects, Premiere, Media Encoder) a plus.
Experience utilizing AI to streamline design processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation also a plus.
A true passion for transactional web design, from ideation to implementation.
Bachelor's degree in design.
Previous experience preferably in a corporate environment or design firm, with e-commerce expertise.
The ideal candidate will be a trendsetter in UX, an active collaborator, and a team player who values constructive feedback and continuous learning. At Western Digital, we're looking for individuals who contribute with empathy and are open to learning, enhancing our design team's passion and creativity. If you're this dynamic, versatile designer, join us and let's redefine digital experiences together.
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