IBM is a technology and consulting company that provides business and technology transformation services. The Associate Designer will support customer and employee strategies, uncover user and business requirements, and design human-centered digital experiences through UX, UI, visual design, research, and design thinking methods.
UX and UI work such as creating wireframes, visualinterfacesand prototypes; annotating the wireframes; collaborating with other designers, researchers,consultantsand developers; making sure the interaction is getting recorded and addressed correctly
Conduct user researchleveragingIBM Enterprise Design Thinking and do direct user research as part of managing a project
Supporting a Senior Designer on UX and UI production tasks, getting and incorporating the feedback, and working very closely with developersand testers on a day-to-day basis
Visual Design work, such as creating delightful concepts and exploring art of the possible, creating mock-ups and prototypes from sketches andwireframes, working closely with clients, senior designers, front-end developers to implement dynamic human-centered digital solutions
Create storyboards, layouts, impactful presentations, graphics, data visualizations, and other design artifacts in preparation for client meetings orproduct development
Participate/lead in design workshops, incorporate input from multiple stakeholders, communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale, outline digital experiences screen by screen, working with front-end development teams
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
Exposure to design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, InVision, as well as communication and workflow platforms like Slack, JIRA, Workfront
Understanding of the principles and methods for human-centered design including user research, rapid ideation and iteration, prototyping, and user testing
Thorough, design-focused, and analytical with the capability to apply logic to solve problems
Background in Human-Computer Interaction / User Experience methodologies, GraphicDesign, Visualart desired
Ability to communicate design approaches and complex situations clearly and simply (via voice, words, and pictures), listen actively, and convey difficult messages in a positive manner
Willingness to travel up to 100%
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Majors: Business, Graphic Design, Design and Visual communications or related field
Professional or University-based design experience with a portfoliorepresentingdesign artifacts and associated projects
Passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
Effective interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
Benefits
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
401(k)
Cash balance pension plan
IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial counseling
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
12 holidays
Minimum 56 hours sick time
120 hours vacation
12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy
Other Paid Care Leave programs
Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on IBM's personalized, AI-driven learning platform
Industry-recognized certifications
Digital badges
A minimum of 40 hours of structured learning per year on IBM's AI-driven learning platform
Support from coaches, mentors, and professional communities across practices
Internal mobility opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and career paths
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services & experiences
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
