IBM is a global technology company helping recognized brands address challenges in digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and process redesign. The Associate Designer will support customer and employee strategies through UX, UI, user research, visual design, information architecture, and the creation of human-centered digital experiences.
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
• 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
Access to 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 and mentors
Professional communities across practices
Internal mobility opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and career paths
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
