Job Description

Introduction

IBM has a rich history of design that extends into our IBM Z business. At IBM Z, our systems power the world's most important industries, and our clients are the architects of the future. Transforming our business to deliver on that future is at the heart of our Design mission.




Join us as we continue innovating across enterprise Z products to provide our clients with solutions that power their mission. We're looking for a well-rounded UX Designer to join the zSecurity and Compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping user experiences and design strategy to create the best solutions for data security, threat detection, cybersecurity automation and more.



You'll work directly with a cross-functional team to tackle complex business challenges alongside other creators and strategists. You have a passion to learn more about our technology stack to improve the client experience. You are a systematic thinker, able to see the big picture but also enjoy diving deep into important details.



Your Role and Responsibilities

Role Description:

IBM has a rich history of design that extends into our IBM Z business. At IBM Z, our systems power the world's most important industries, and our clients are the architects of the future. Transforming our business to deliver on that future is at the heart of our Design mission.



Join us as we continue innovating across enterprise Z products to provide our clients with solutions that power their mission. We're looking for a well-rounded Design Researcher to join the z/OS Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem (DFSMS) team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping user research and design strategy to create the best experience for automating and simplifying storage management tasks.



You'll work directly with a cross-functional team to tackle complex business challenges alongside other creators and strategists. You have a passion to learn more about our technology stack to improve the client experience. You are a systematic thinker, able to see the big picture but also enjoy diving deep into important details.



Responsibilities:• Deep understanding of user-centred design methods and standard processes
• Demonstrated desire to continually improve on processes
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, agile environment while producing great design work on tight deadlines
• The ability to explore ideas, persuade others, and build consensus on fast-moving projects with varying degrees of ambiguity
• Self-motivation; ability to produce results both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and active listening skills, with an ability to build and develop close, trusting relationships
• Experience using multiple approaches, including analytics and user research, to drive decisions and develop product iterations
• Ability to distil and reframe problems, then define a framework for resolution, generating clear, elegant solutions for complex challenges
• Systems thinking; ability to step back and see a project's larger ecosystem, with a focus on solutions that improve not just one feature but the entire user flow
• Demonstrated behaviours, attitudes, actions, and judgments that inspire employees to follow and other leaders to trust



Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years professional experience in product design, with a focus on both UX/UI design
• Expertise in design thinking/human-centered design
• Bachelor's degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent certification
• Proven track record of working design projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of usability principles and best practices in web and mobile design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of projects that demonstrate your design process, research methodologies, and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience within a relevant design discipline (User Research, User-Experience Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design)
• Strong interest in complex, technical systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (i.e. storytelling and documentation)
• Experience using agile principles towards the delivery of product
• Develop mid-level literacy in AI
• Proficiency with design and research tools such as Figma, Adobe Suite, Mural, Airtable, Keynote, research survey tools, and other design software



Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• None



About Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

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