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February 21, 2026
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Design Strategist

Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on building technologies for safer environments. As a Design Strategist, you will contribute to innovative, AI-powered solutions by uncovering user needs and collaborating on design strategies that enhance user-centered experiences.
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Responsibilities

  • Drive Strategy: Spearhead the creation of scalable, human-centered design strategies that address critical user needs and achieve business goals
  • Lead Discovery: Plan and lead customer discovery sessions to uncover unmet needs, align stakeholders, and generate actionable insights
  • Prototype & Iterate: Rapidly translate abstract concepts into tangible prototypes leveraging AI tools, iterating based on feedback from users, customers, and internal teams
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Research teams to ensure solutions are feasible, valuable, and ethically responsible

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Design, Psychology, Computer Science (with a focus on AI/HCI), or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of experience in product design, service design, or a strategic design role
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating both strategic thinking and hands-on design execution
  • Demonstrated mastery of planning and facilitating workshops, design sprints, and customer co-creation sessions
  • Deep expertise in user-centered design methodologies, systems thinking, and design research
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills (verbal, written, and visual), with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives
  • Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools to rapidly visualize and test ideas
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 2+ years of experience in product design
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred

  • Proven ability to utilize user data and metrics to inform design decisions
  • A foundational understanding of core AI concepts (e.g., Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI), including their capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations
  • Experience designing interfaces that promote AI transparency, explainability, and user trust
  • Experience using AI tools to rapidly prototype experiences or visualize complex data
  • A passion for speculative design and exploring novel applications of emerging AI to envision future user experiences
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and a proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Champion the Vision: Present work, ideas, and strategic rationale in a clear and compelling way that inspires action from both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Elevate Our Practice: Continuously refine and improve our team's design processes, methodologies, and collaborative practices

Benefits

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • And more!
Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers.
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