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UX Design Lead, User Experience Design
75062 Irving, Texas
OneMain Financial
Posted 6 days ago
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OneMain is on a mission to build and scale industry-leading digital experiences that empower millions of customers across web and mobile platforms. We're looking for a seasoned **UX Design Lead** who can bring depth, clarity, and strategy to create value, lower barriers to entry, and accelerate product adoption throughout the customer journey.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for improving user-facing features and functionalities that are shared across multiple product lines or teams-including things like design systems, marketing and communications experiences, or platform services used by various product development groups. The goal is to create consistent, high-quality experiences while also driving efficiency and reducing redundancy.
This role requires a unique blend of craft excellence, research proficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and inspirational leadership to guide a team of designers across product experiences. The ideal candidate is a passionate, empathetic, and visionary design leader who thrives at the intersection of design, technology, and business strategy.
**About OneMain Financial**
At OneMain Financial, our mission is to improve the financial well-being of hard-working Americans. As a leading provider of responsible credit for non-prime customers, we're committed to being a trusted partner in helping individuals build brighter financial futures. Whether it's consolidating debt, covering medical bills, or managing unexpected home or auto repairs, we empower our customers with access to the funding they need-when they need it most.
**About the Role**
In this role, you'll partner closely with cross-functional teams, combining technical depth with a strong focus on user experience. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping the product roadmap-collaborating with Product to align on shared experiences and services across the broader portfolio.
You'll work alongside Engineering to design intuitive experiences that serve a range of user personas and experience levels. Leveraging product and user data, you'll drive continuous improvement through thoughtful planning and iteration.
Direct engagement with field teams and customers will be key to deepening product value and impact. As part of our digital organization, you'll also help mentor and learn from a team of experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and innovation.
We're looking for a UX design leader who:
+ Leads creative problem-solving across cross-functional teams, elevating thinking across the organization while aligning with broader business goals.
+ Proactively gathers, synthesizes, and applies insights from design research, competitive analysis, and data to inform strategic, full-featured product experiences.
+ Owns and drives complex programs of work, collaborating fluidly with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners.
+ Attracts, hires, and mentors top-tier design talent, helping to grow and strengthen the team.
+ Approaches design with a holistic mindset to ensure we deliver seamless, end-to-end customer experiences.
+ Effectively manages multiple projects, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and business needs.
+ Advocates for and applies Design Thinking across the organization, embedding it into how we solve problems.
+ Communicates clearly and compassionately, fostering collaboration and psychological safety across teams.
+ Comfort with ambiguity along with an ability to motivate teams and partners.
This is an opportunity to lead with insight, drive change, and shape the future of lending experiences for millions of hard-working Americans.
**What You bring to the Team**
+ Demonstrates deep customer obsession and product intuition, rooted in user research and insights, to shape and advocate for bold strategies across the Loan experience.
+ Champions design excellence and the business value of UX through coaching, collaboration, and cross-org education.
+ Brings a strong design aesthetic that blends brand expression with systems thinking.
+ Communicates concepts clearly and persuasively to audiences at all levels.
+ Leads and develops design talent, setting clear expectations and fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture.
+ Thinks strategically across time horizons-balancing near-term execution with long-term impact and business alignment.
+ Cultivates an inclusive team culture that values equity, diverse perspectives, and better product outcomes.
+ Builds strong cross-functional partnerships, aligning with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing.
+ Drives operational excellence by identifying blockers, streamlining workflows, and improving focus, speed, and quality.
+ Uses a metrics-driven approach to track design health, business impact, and team performance.
+ Prioritizes effectively, balancing speed and rigor with high-leverage research methods tailored to the problem space.
+ Brings strong product and market fluency, integrating user needs, competitive context, and business goals to inform roadmaps.
+ Connects insights across UX, market, and brand research to shape cohesive, customer-centric strategies.
+ Provides thought leadership to evolve research practices and elevate the role of insights in a fast-paced environment.
**Required Qualifications and Skills**
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable design leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work effectively within high-performing, cross-functional product teams.
At OneMain, our teams span the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. We embrace an iterative approach to discovering and delivering exceptional customer experiences-and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.
We're seeking a candidate with the following:
+ 10+ years of experience in product design or user experience
+ 5+ years leading design projects, with experience managing designers or teams
+ 3+ years of experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
+ A Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
+ Deep appreciation for the full spectrum of design disciplines: interaction, visual, content, motion, and research
+ A proven track record of shipping products across platforms and geographies, and mentoring others through the process
+ High proficiency with tools like Figma, Miro, Usertesting.com, Dovetail, and other standard design and research platforms
+ A strong portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end thinking, critical problem-solving, and design craft across a range of work
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing
+ A self-starter with excellent time management, organizational skills, and obsessive attention to detail
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Identified and set platform strategies, envisioned complex user interactions, and inspired teams to push the boundaries of what's possible.
+ Ability to showcase design thinking and high level of craft across platforms.
+ Preferred experience working in a financial services industry, especially consumer lending.
**Location:**
This role is Hybrid. You should be located within a commutable distance to one of our offices located in New York City, NY, Wilmington, DE, Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, Fort Worth, TX or Irving, TX with expectations to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
**Salary:**
Target base salary range for Baltimore, MD and New York, NY is $150k - $170k, which is based on various factors including skills and work experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive compensation program that is based on individual and company performance.
**Who we Are**
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.
Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That's why we've packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
+ Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
+ Up to 4% matching 401(k)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Paid time off (15 days' vacation per year, plus 2 personal days, prorated based on start date)
+ Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date
+ Paid holidays (7 days per year, based on start date)
+ Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for improving user-facing features and functionalities that are shared across multiple product lines or teams-including things like design systems, marketing and communications experiences, or platform services used by various product development groups. The goal is to create consistent, high-quality experiences while also driving efficiency and reducing redundancy.
This role requires a unique blend of craft excellence, research proficiency, stakeholder collaboration, and inspirational leadership to guide a team of designers across product experiences. The ideal candidate is a passionate, empathetic, and visionary design leader who thrives at the intersection of design, technology, and business strategy.
**About OneMain Financial**
At OneMain Financial, our mission is to improve the financial well-being of hard-working Americans. As a leading provider of responsible credit for non-prime customers, we're committed to being a trusted partner in helping individuals build brighter financial futures. Whether it's consolidating debt, covering medical bills, or managing unexpected home or auto repairs, we empower our customers with access to the funding they need-when they need it most.
**About the Role**
In this role, you'll partner closely with cross-functional teams, combining technical depth with a strong focus on user experience. You'll play a hands-on role in shaping the product roadmap-collaborating with Product to align on shared experiences and services across the broader portfolio.
You'll work alongside Engineering to design intuitive experiences that serve a range of user personas and experience levels. Leveraging product and user data, you'll drive continuous improvement through thoughtful planning and iteration.
Direct engagement with field teams and customers will be key to deepening product value and impact. As part of our digital organization, you'll also help mentor and learn from a team of experts, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and innovation.
We're looking for a UX design leader who:
+ Leads creative problem-solving across cross-functional teams, elevating thinking across the organization while aligning with broader business goals.
+ Proactively gathers, synthesizes, and applies insights from design research, competitive analysis, and data to inform strategic, full-featured product experiences.
+ Owns and drives complex programs of work, collaborating fluidly with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners.
+ Attracts, hires, and mentors top-tier design talent, helping to grow and strengthen the team.
+ Approaches design with a holistic mindset to ensure we deliver seamless, end-to-end customer experiences.
+ Effectively manages multiple projects, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and business needs.
+ Advocates for and applies Design Thinking across the organization, embedding it into how we solve problems.
+ Communicates clearly and compassionately, fostering collaboration and psychological safety across teams.
+ Comfort with ambiguity along with an ability to motivate teams and partners.
This is an opportunity to lead with insight, drive change, and shape the future of lending experiences for millions of hard-working Americans.
**What You bring to the Team**
+ Demonstrates deep customer obsession and product intuition, rooted in user research and insights, to shape and advocate for bold strategies across the Loan experience.
+ Champions design excellence and the business value of UX through coaching, collaboration, and cross-org education.
+ Brings a strong design aesthetic that blends brand expression with systems thinking.
+ Communicates concepts clearly and persuasively to audiences at all levels.
+ Leads and develops design talent, setting clear expectations and fostering a collaborative, psychologically safe team culture.
+ Thinks strategically across time horizons-balancing near-term execution with long-term impact and business alignment.
+ Cultivates an inclusive team culture that values equity, diverse perspectives, and better product outcomes.
+ Builds strong cross-functional partnerships, aligning with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing.
+ Drives operational excellence by identifying blockers, streamlining workflows, and improving focus, speed, and quality.
+ Uses a metrics-driven approach to track design health, business impact, and team performance.
+ Prioritizes effectively, balancing speed and rigor with high-leverage research methods tailored to the problem space.
+ Brings strong product and market fluency, integrating user needs, competitive context, and business goals to inform roadmaps.
+ Connects insights across UX, market, and brand research to shape cohesive, customer-centric strategies.
+ Provides thought leadership to evolve research practices and elevate the role of insights in a fast-paced environment.
**Required Qualifications and Skills**
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and dependable design leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work effectively within high-performing, cross-functional product teams.
At OneMain, our teams span the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. We embrace an iterative approach to discovering and delivering exceptional customer experiences-and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.
We're seeking a candidate with the following:
+ 10+ years of experience in product design or user experience
+ 5+ years leading design projects, with experience managing designers or teams
+ 3+ years of experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
+ A Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
+ Deep appreciation for the full spectrum of design disciplines: interaction, visual, content, motion, and research
+ A proven track record of shipping products across platforms and geographies, and mentoring others through the process
+ High proficiency with tools like Figma, Miro, Usertesting.com, Dovetail, and other standard design and research platforms
+ A strong portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end thinking, critical problem-solving, and design craft across a range of work
+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing
+ A self-starter with excellent time management, organizational skills, and obsessive attention to detail
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Identified and set platform strategies, envisioned complex user interactions, and inspired teams to push the boundaries of what's possible.
+ Ability to showcase design thinking and high level of craft across platforms.
+ Preferred experience working in a financial services industry, especially consumer lending.
**Location:**
This role is Hybrid. You should be located within a commutable distance to one of our offices located in New York City, NY, Wilmington, DE, Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, Fort Worth, TX or Irving, TX with expectations to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
**Salary:**
Target base salary range for Baltimore, MD and New York, NY is $150k - $170k, which is based on various factors including skills and work experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive compensation program that is based on individual and company performance.
**Who we Are**
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we've looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.
Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we're committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There's never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That's why we've packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
+ Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
+ Up to 4% matching 401(k)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Paid time off (15 days' vacation per year, plus 2 personal days, prorated based on start date)
+ Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date
+ Paid holidays (7 days per year, based on start date)
+ Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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SECURE Design Lead
80523 Fort Collins, Colorado
Colorado State University
Posted 1 day ago
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Posting Detail Information
Working TitleSECURE Design Lead
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully remote
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$90,000-$115,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
+ Review our detailed benefits information here. ( Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator ( .
+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in ( !
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/08/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Office of the Vice President for Research ( OVPR ) has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University ( CSU ). The OVPR and its research enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to be part of a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research leads the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The Design Lead will report to the Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and Co-Director of the Southwest Region of the of the National Science Foundation's ( NSF ) Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organizations ( RSI - ISAO ) program. The RSI - ISAO effort is led by the University of Washington and entitled, "The SECURE Center: Safeguarding the Entire Community in the U.S. Research Ecosystem."
We are looking for a collaborative and research-oriented Design Lead to join the SECURE Southwest Regional Hub, located at Colorado State University and Texas A&M University. As mandated in the " CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," the SECURE Center, a collaboration between nine institutions of higher education, will apply a co-design approach to serve as a clearinghouse for information to empower the research community to identify and mitigate threats that pose risks to the U.S. research enterprise.
The regional Design Lead will be responsible for (a) managing the regional co-design hub, (b) leading the planning and execution of design activities, and c) coordinating with other regional hubs.
Required Job Qualifications
Education:
+ Bachelor's degree in fields such as Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Sciences, or Engineering
Experience:
+ 3-5 years in design, user experience, service design, or a related field, with a focus on design or participatory design methodologies.
+ Background in user research, human-centered design, and/or product development
Skills:
+ Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels
+ Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
+ Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
+ Ability to translate complex ideas into actionable design responses and concrete artifacts
Personal Attributes:
+ Empathy and a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors
+ Strong leadership and collaboration skills
+ Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
+ Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
+ Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Domain knowledge in research security, academia, or government
+ Experience leading co-design initiatives and activities
+ Experience with design and/or development in complex multi-stakeholder domains such as healthcare, education, policy, or cybersecurity
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryUser Research & Insights
Duty/Responsibility
+ Gather, analyze, and synthesize user insights and feedback to inform design requirements and co-design activities
+ Ensure that user and stakeholder needs, pain points, and desires are deeply understood and integrated into the design of SECURE software products and services.
+ Use qualitative and quantitative data to synthesize design recommendations, guide decision-making, and validate design concepts.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryFacilitation & Stakeholder Engagement
Duty/Responsibility
+ Organize and lead co-design workshops, ideation sessions, and collaborative events involving internal teams, stakeholders (research administrators, researchers, funders).
+ Foster strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring their active participation and meaningful contribution throughout the design process.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryProject Management
Duty/Responsibility
+ Manage co-design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
+ Develop project plans, set milestones, and track progress, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing needs and feedback.
+ Communicate project status, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty CategoryDesign and Development
Duty/Responsibility
+ Work closely with the National Co-Creation team leadership and other teams to translate co-design outcomes into actionable design specifications, prototypes, and final products.
+ Oversee the iterative design process, ensuring that prototypes are tested with users and refined based on feedback.
+ Ensure that the final design solutions align with strategic objectives.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryCo-Design Leadership
Duty/Responsibility
+ Implement the SECURE Center's National co-creation strategy and co-design best practices that aligns with the SECURE Center's mission and vision.
+ Champion the co-design approach across the organization, advocating for user-centered, participatory, and collaborative design processes.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryContinuous Improvement
Duty/Responsibility
+ Evaluate the effectiveness of co-design processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
+ Share learnings and insights with the broader organization to promote a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Percentage Of Time10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactLori Schultz,
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume
Optional Documents
Working TitleSECURE Design Lead
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully remote
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$90,000-$115,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
+ Review our detailed benefits information here. ( Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
+ For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator ( .
+ Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in ( !
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/08/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Office of the Vice President for Research ( OVPR ) has overall responsibility for promoting and facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University ( CSU ). The OVPR and its research enable the University, its faculty, staff, and students to be part of a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service, and outreach missions. The Office of the Vice President for Research leads the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The Design Lead will report to the Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and Co-Director of the Southwest Region of the of the National Science Foundation's ( NSF ) Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organizations ( RSI - ISAO ) program. The RSI - ISAO effort is led by the University of Washington and entitled, "The SECURE Center: Safeguarding the Entire Community in the U.S. Research Ecosystem."
We are looking for a collaborative and research-oriented Design Lead to join the SECURE Southwest Regional Hub, located at Colorado State University and Texas A&M University. As mandated in the " CHIPS and Science Act of 2022," the SECURE Center, a collaboration between nine institutions of higher education, will apply a co-design approach to serve as a clearinghouse for information to empower the research community to identify and mitigate threats that pose risks to the U.S. research enterprise.
The regional Design Lead will be responsible for (a) managing the regional co-design hub, (b) leading the planning and execution of design activities, and c) coordinating with other regional hubs.
Required Job Qualifications
Education:
+ Bachelor's degree in fields such as Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Social Sciences, or Engineering
Experience:
+ 3-5 years in design, user experience, service design, or a related field, with a focus on design or participatory design methodologies.
+ Background in user research, human-centered design, and/or product development
Skills:
+ Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels
+ Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
+ Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
+ Ability to translate complex ideas into actionable design responses and concrete artifacts
Personal Attributes:
+ Empathy and a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors
+ Strong leadership and collaboration skills
+ Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
+ Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
+ Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ Domain knowledge in research security, academia, or government
+ Experience leading co-design initiatives and activities
+ Experience with design and/or development in complex multi-stakeholder domains such as healthcare, education, policy, or cybersecurity
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryUser Research & Insights
Duty/Responsibility
+ Gather, analyze, and synthesize user insights and feedback to inform design requirements and co-design activities
+ Ensure that user and stakeholder needs, pain points, and desires are deeply understood and integrated into the design of SECURE software products and services.
+ Use qualitative and quantitative data to synthesize design recommendations, guide decision-making, and validate design concepts.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryFacilitation & Stakeholder Engagement
Duty/Responsibility
+ Organize and lead co-design workshops, ideation sessions, and collaborative events involving internal teams, stakeholders (research administrators, researchers, funders).
+ Foster strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring their active participation and meaningful contribution throughout the design process.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryProject Management
Duty/Responsibility
+ Manage co-design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
+ Develop project plans, set milestones, and track progress, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing needs and feedback.
+ Communicate project status, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty CategoryDesign and Development
Duty/Responsibility
+ Work closely with the National Co-Creation team leadership and other teams to translate co-design outcomes into actionable design specifications, prototypes, and final products.
+ Oversee the iterative design process, ensuring that prototypes are tested with users and refined based on feedback.
+ Ensure that the final design solutions align with strategic objectives.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryCo-Design Leadership
Duty/Responsibility
+ Implement the SECURE Center's National co-creation strategy and co-design best practices that aligns with the SECURE Center's mission and vision.
+ Champion the co-design approach across the organization, advocating for user-centered, participatory, and collaborative design processes.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty CategoryContinuous Improvement
Duty/Responsibility
+ Evaluate the effectiveness of co-design processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
+ Share learnings and insights with the broader organization to promote a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Percentage Of Time10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactLori Schultz,
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume
Optional Documents
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Visual Design Lead
94301 Palo Alto, California
Ford Motor Company
Posted 1 day ago
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Digital Product Design (DPD) at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interactions experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers, researchers, visual designers, industrial designers, modelers, and project managers.
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
Our organization, Digital Product Design (DPD), is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
**In this position.**
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. We're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives. The Visual + Motion Design Lead within our Design DNA team plays a vital role in this future state by helping our Digital Product Design team reimagine how people interface with Ford vehicles - through the visual design of the in-vehicle experience and connected devices and mobile applications. Grounded in understanding user needs, we will conceive, design, prototype, and launch experiences that bind physical products, digital services, and human interactions.
**This position is located in Palo Alto, CA and is in office 4 days/week.**
**What you'll do.**
+ Work cross-functionally with leadership and fellow designers within Digital Product Design to establish and codify the "Look and feel" of the Ford and Lincoln digital experiences
+ Work to define, create, and guide standards for visual and motion design - including developing the visual and motion design guidelines/standards for Digital Product Design
+ Problem-solve alongside UX designers to deliver high-quality, on-brand experiences to the digital space
+ Lead the development of "exemplar" work product in visual design
+ Work with design teams to up level presentation and prototyping through visual and motion execution
+ Work with engineering teams to guide them towards visual and motion design execution at the highest standard, with consistency
+ Participate in design reviews, supplying guidance and constructive feedback in service of delivering world-class products and experiences
+ Manage communication with internal colleagues and stakeholders
+ Utilize consumer research, benchmarking and knowledge of the automotive space to drive considered responses to evolving the visual design language
**You'll have.**
+ ·Bachelor's degree in graphic design, 3D animation, motion, digital product design or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ **Strong visual design skills and experience with motion design capabilities is a must**
+ 6+ years' experience developing complex design languages for consumer-facing brands/products and software
+ 6+ years' experience within (product side or consultancy) highly collaborative creative teams
+ A good attitude that inspires those around you while providing pertinent, actionable feedback
**Even better, you may have.**
+ Experience of working closely with multi-disciplinary product teams comprised of researchers, designers, product managers and engineers
+ Experience of utilizing design thinking and/or human-centered design
+ Passionate about brand and digital product design
+ Extensive experience designing digital design experiences for key touch points across the customer journey
+ Extensive experience developing brand guidelines and/or standards for user interfaces; including color, typography, iconography, imagery, and all GUI (Graphical User Interfaces) elements
+ Experience of developing digital services and bringing products or services to market
+ Experience mentoring and/or managing others in the visual design field
+ Passionate about automotive and transportation industry
+ Strong verbal, written and visual presentation skills
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
**Requisition ID** : 49335
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers.
Our organization, Digital Product Design (DPD), is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation.
**In this position.**
As a leader on Ford's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. We're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives. The Visual + Motion Design Lead within our Design DNA team plays a vital role in this future state by helping our Digital Product Design team reimagine how people interface with Ford vehicles - through the visual design of the in-vehicle experience and connected devices and mobile applications. Grounded in understanding user needs, we will conceive, design, prototype, and launch experiences that bind physical products, digital services, and human interactions.
**This position is located in Palo Alto, CA and is in office 4 days/week.**
**What you'll do.**
+ Work cross-functionally with leadership and fellow designers within Digital Product Design to establish and codify the "Look and feel" of the Ford and Lincoln digital experiences
+ Work to define, create, and guide standards for visual and motion design - including developing the visual and motion design guidelines/standards for Digital Product Design
+ Problem-solve alongside UX designers to deliver high-quality, on-brand experiences to the digital space
+ Lead the development of "exemplar" work product in visual design
+ Work with design teams to up level presentation and prototyping through visual and motion execution
+ Work with engineering teams to guide them towards visual and motion design execution at the highest standard, with consistency
+ Participate in design reviews, supplying guidance and constructive feedback in service of delivering world-class products and experiences
+ Manage communication with internal colleagues and stakeholders
+ Utilize consumer research, benchmarking and knowledge of the automotive space to drive considered responses to evolving the visual design language
**You'll have.**
+ ·Bachelor's degree in graphic design, 3D animation, motion, digital product design or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience
+ **Strong visual design skills and experience with motion design capabilities is a must**
+ 6+ years' experience developing complex design languages for consumer-facing brands/products and software
+ 6+ years' experience within (product side or consultancy) highly collaborative creative teams
+ A good attitude that inspires those around you while providing pertinent, actionable feedback
**Even better, you may have.**
+ Experience of working closely with multi-disciplinary product teams comprised of researchers, designers, product managers and engineers
+ Experience of utilizing design thinking and/or human-centered design
+ Passionate about brand and digital product design
+ Extensive experience designing digital design experiences for key touch points across the customer journey
+ Extensive experience developing brand guidelines and/or standards for user interfaces; including color, typography, iconography, imagery, and all GUI (Graphical User Interfaces) elements
+ Experience of developing digital services and bringing products or services to market
+ Experience mentoring and/or managing others in the visual design field
+ Passionate about automotive and transportation industry
+ Strong verbal, written and visual presentation skills
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .
Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
**Requisition ID** : 49335
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Product Design Lead
94301 Palo Alto, California
Ford Motor Company
Posted 1 day ago
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Digital Product Design (DPD) at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interactions experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers, researchers, visual designers, industrial designers, modelers, and project managers.
**In this position.**
We're looking for an inspiring **Product Design Lead** to help develop experiences for the "first EV that anyone can understand", and well as help mentor our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. You'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**This role is located in Palo Alto, CA with an in-office expectation of 4 days/week.**
**What you'll do.**
+ Lead High-Impact Design Work: Own the design of key digital products and experiences from discovery through delivery. Apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive, delightful, and accessible interfaces.
+ Inspire and Guide Designers: Support a small group of designers through informal mentorship and design direction. Help elevate the quality of the team's work through thoughtful critique and collaboration.
+ Shape Product Direction: Work closely with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, research, and data to define problem spaces, explore solutions, and contribute to product strategy.
+ Champion Craft & Consistency: Push for design excellence at every stage. Help evolve our design system and ensure consistency across platforms and vehicle experiences.
+ Collaborate Across Teams: Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders. Advocate for the user experience while balancing technical and business needs.
+ Advocate for Users: Participate in user research and testing efforts to deeply understand customer needs-and turn those insights into thoughtful, impactful design solutions.
**You'll have.**
+ Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
+ 8+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio of user-centered digital work across web, mobile, or embedded platforms.
+ Experience working closely with cross-functional product and engineering teams in agile environments.
+ Ability to lead end-to-end design efforts on complex projects-from concept through execution.
+ Passion for systems thinking and interaction design across digital and physical touchpoints.
+ Familiarity with design systems and component-based UI frameworks.
+ Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to advocate for design with clarity and confidence.
+ A collaborative mindset and a desire to mentor and inspire others around you.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
**Requisition ID** : 49268
Digital Product Design (DPD) at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interactions experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers, researchers, visual designers, industrial designers, modelers, and project managers.
**In this position.**
We're looking for an inspiring **Product Design Lead** to help develop experiences for the "first EV that anyone can understand", and well as help mentor our talented team of product designers in our Digital Product Design organization. You'll be a key strategic partner, working closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders across the company to define the future of our vehicles and services.
You'll champion user-centered design principles, elevate the craft of design within the team, and foster a collaborative and innovative design culture. If you're passionate about building and leading high-performing teams, setting design strategy, and ensuring we consistently deliver beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences, we'd love to talk to you!
**This role is located in Palo Alto, CA with an in-office expectation of 4 days/week.**
**What you'll do.**
+ Lead High-Impact Design Work: Own the design of key digital products and experiences from discovery through delivery. Apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive, delightful, and accessible interfaces.
+ Inspire and Guide Designers: Support a small group of designers through informal mentorship and design direction. Help elevate the quality of the team's work through thoughtful critique and collaboration.
+ Shape Product Direction: Work closely with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, research, and data to define problem spaces, explore solutions, and contribute to product strategy.
+ Champion Craft & Consistency: Push for design excellence at every stage. Help evolve our design system and ensure consistency across platforms and vehicle experiences.
+ Collaborate Across Teams: Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders. Advocate for the user experience while balancing technical and business needs.
+ Advocate for Users: Participate in user research and testing efforts to deeply understand customer needs-and turn those insights into thoughtful, impactful design solutions.
**You'll have.**
+ Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
+ 8+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio of user-centered digital work across web, mobile, or embedded platforms.
+ Experience working closely with cross-functional product and engineering teams in agile environments.
+ Ability to lead end-to-end design efforts on complex projects-from concept through execution.
+ Passion for systems thinking and interaction design across digital and physical touchpoints.
+ Familiarity with design systems and component-based UI frameworks.
+ Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to advocate for design with clarity and confidence.
+ A collaborative mindset and a desire to mentor and inspire others around you.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder.or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
**Requisition ID** : 49268
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3
Civil Design Lead
92864 Orange, California
AECOM
Posted 1 day ago
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**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM** 's West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Lead to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern California opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the dams, water/waste water and power sectors. In this role there is opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.
**The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:**
+ Contribute to the design of regional dams. water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc.
+ Candidate is expected to mentor junior staff and lead tasks coordinating with multiple teams
+ Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.
+ Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.
+ Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
+ Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
+ Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
+ Participate actively in client meetings.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Candidate must have a valid driver's license
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ BA/BS in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design
+ EIT Certification strongly preferred
+ Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
+ Experience in dams is a plus
+ The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
+ Positive attitude and strong initiative to learn and excel
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
**Additional Information**
+ Relocation may be provided for this position
+ Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $ to $.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** West
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Compensation:** USD - USD - yearly
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**AECOM** 's West Region is actively seeking a highly motivated Civil Design Lead to join the Orange, California Geo-Civil team. Our strong local presence in Southern California opens the doors to significant and interesting projects in the dams, water/waste water and power sectors. In this role there is opportunity to grow technical and non-technical skills alongside a team of seasoned professionals while being given ownership that will stretch your potential.
**The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:**
+ Contribute to the design of regional dams. water/wastewater treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, levees, spillways, etc.
+ Candidate is expected to mentor junior staff and lead tasks coordinating with multiple teams
+ Generate conceptual layouts/designs and perform calculations/analyses for channels, culverts, headwalls, detention ponds, operating ponds, spillways, rock drains, check dams, and haulage/access/circulation roads.
+ Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, quantity and cost estimates, and alternative assessments.
+ Coordinate and integrate civil design with results from geotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs.
+ Develop tangible engineering design skills through periodic field experience. This may include construction support (verification of design implementation, adherence to quality, contractor/owner engagement), site inspections, and geotechnical investigations. Also provide construction support from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
+ Create engineering drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley Microstation.
+ Participate actively in client meetings.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Candidate must have a valid driver's license
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ BA/BS in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
+ Strong technical progression within Civil Engineering and Design
+ EIT Certification strongly preferred
+ Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
+ Experience in dams is a plus
+ The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
+ Positive attitude and strong initiative to learn and excel
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
**Additional Information**
+ Relocation may be provided for this position
+ Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $ to $.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
**What makes AECOM a great place to work**
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** West
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Compensation:** USD - USD - yearly
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4
Alarm Design Lead
83756 Boise, Idaho
EMCOR Group
Posted 2 days ago
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**Description**
**Who We Are**
Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.
We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry's highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.
**Job Summary:**
As a Design Manager at NorthStar Fire Protection, you are responsible for leading a team of design professionals on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring the project is on schedule, per code, and in accordance with the specified design standards. This includes supervising Fire Alarm and VESDA systems 2D, 3D, and BIM designers and managers. The role also involves effective communication with the design team, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ 100% on-site position as a managing part of our team.
+ Oversee daily on-site and remote working environments for fire alarm and VESDA design.
+ Oversee all design related RFI's for the project.
+ Validate scope matches the contract and redline changes as needed.
+ Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
+ Evaluate and approve client deliverables such as product submittals, shop drawings, IFF's, etc.
+ Attend all LSS discipline workgroup meetings with GCs on a weekly basis.
+ Assist in the management of the schedule and ensure the design team maintains the schedule.
+ Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements.
+ Coordinate with the management team daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution.
+ Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
+ Report on-site manpower to Daily Diary process manager.
+ Ensure the company's design equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
+ Review of all design employees according to company policy.
+ Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
+ Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.
**Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor's degree.
+ 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role.
+ 10+ years of experience with designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit is recommended for this positon.
+ Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc.
+ Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
+ Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
+ NICET IV certified, Autodesk certified, BIM certified individuals preferred.
+ Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
**Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies** list open positions here. ( **Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.**
**EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal process -- it is probably fraudulent.**
**As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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**Who We Are**
Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.
We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $1 billion of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry's highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.
**Job Summary:**
As a Design Manager at NorthStar Fire Protection, you are responsible for leading a team of design professionals on large-scale fire alarm projects, ensuring the project is on schedule, per code, and in accordance with the specified design standards. This includes supervising Fire Alarm and VESDA systems 2D, 3D, and BIM designers and managers. The role also involves effective communication with the design team, project managers, and clients, while maintaining high standards of quality, documentation, and compliance.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ 100% on-site position as a managing part of our team.
+ Oversee daily on-site and remote working environments for fire alarm and VESDA design.
+ Oversee all design related RFI's for the project.
+ Validate scope matches the contract and redline changes as needed.
+ Report daily constraints and productivity using standard formats and portals.
+ Evaluate and approve client deliverables such as product submittals, shop drawings, IFF's, etc.
+ Attend all LSS discipline workgroup meetings with GCs on a weekly basis.
+ Assist in the management of the schedule and ensure the design team maintains the schedule.
+ Manage budget and provide reports according to requirements.
+ Coordinate with the management team daily, weekly, monthly, 90 Day, and other reporting documents for lookahead planning and execution.
+ Report any scheduling delays, personnel issues, safety concerns/incidents to your direct supervisor in a timely manner.
+ Report on-site manpower to Daily Diary process manager.
+ Ensure the company's design equipment, vehicles, and tools are safe, clean and well maintained in accordance with company policies.
+ Review of all design employees according to company policy.
+ Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner.
+ Fulfill all other duties as assigned and needed between the demand.
**Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma or state-recognized GED, associate or bachelor's degree.
+ 10+ years of experience in the commercial fire and life safety industry in a leadership role.
+ 10+ years of experience with designing Edwards and VESDA systems with Revit is recommended for this positon.
+ Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of local and national fire alarm codes (NFPA, IFC, ADA, UL, IBC, IEC, NEC, etc.) and regulations as well as the ability to read and understand drawings and specifications and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam etc.
+ Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail.
+ Good working knowledge of sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems and ability to read and understand blueprints.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
+ NICET IV certified, Autodesk certified, BIM certified individuals preferred.
+ Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
**Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies** list open positions here. ( **Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.**
**EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal process -- it is probably fraudulent.**
**As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled**
#shambaugh #Northstar
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#-Onsite
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Principal Design Lead
98073 Snoqualmie, Washington
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 8 days ago
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We're looking for a strategic design leader to shape the future of AI-powered experiences as a **Principal Design Lead** . This is a leadership position on the Scale AI Solutioning (SAS) team that will leverage user experience research, product design, and narrative storytelling to build proven and inspiring AI transformation assets for Microsoft sellers and customers to deliver value at speed and scale.
You will lead organizational excellence and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, champion inclusive and insight-led design, and represent the studio at all organizational levels. By playing a pivotal role in critical decision-making and operational clarity, you'll ensure priorities are aligned and resources are optimized for impact.
Your leadership will shape the studio's design initiatives, foster a culture of storytelling that inspires stakeholders, and maintain transparency and efficiency across all projects.
**Responsibilities**
**Leadership & Strategy**
+ You will lead and evolve the product design and UX research strategy across AI transformation assets while directing and architecting systems and frameworks that unify design, research, and storytelling across teams.
+ You will Influence product strategy through synthesis of user insights, business needs, and technical goals while partnering with engineering, program managers, and business leaders to deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences.
+ You will lead collaboration with creative team members and cross discipline teammates to define products, features, stories, and experiences.
+ You will collaborate with leadership and your team to deliver product design results while also providing guidance to product designers and creating clarity for stakeholders.
+ You will guide communication with cross-disciplinary teams across all stages of design and development. You will also tell a compelling, convincing product story to a variety of audiences that influences buy-in from key stakeholders.
+ Evangelize design excellence and inclusive innovation across the organization.
**Product** **Design & Research Execution**
+ Oversee end-to-end product design from concept to delivery, ensuring emotional and functional resonance.
+ Drive prototyping initiatives and validate design hypotheses through iterative testing.
+ Direct ideation for complex products requiring holistic systems thinking and strategic constraint navigation.
+ Guide research teams in applying generative, evaluative, and mixed methodologies to inform product direction.
+ Ensure alignment with design systems, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines.
+ Create alignment on schedules and plan definitions, including dependency tracking across teams.
**Narrative & Storytelling**
+ Craft compelling narratives that communicate vision, inspire excitement, and drive stakeholder and executive buy-in.
+ Coach teams on storytelling techniques to amplify impact across discipline and team leadership.
+ Lead communication workstreams that foster clarity, alignment, and executive engagement.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
+ 4+ years of experience in visual design, UX/UI design, systems design, and research with a deep understanding of craft and quality.
+ 3+ years of experience as a design lead, including leading the end-to-end design of at least one product, application, or service from concept to launch
+ 2+ years of experience in storytelling and narrative design with an ability to pitch and land new approaches and ideas.
+ 2+ years of experience directing, leading,and delivering high quality, storytelling assets such as pitch decks, videos, brand and content strategy, and various communication assets.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 12+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
+ 6+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process
+ Experience designing and developing AI and AI-powered user experiences
+ Experience with V0-V1 product development, including incubation and early-stage design
+ Experience leading and managing conversationsto drive alignment and gain buy-in with customers, executives, and senior leadership
+ Experience defining and setting product and experience vision, including designing and delivering compelling live demos and experiential presentations
Product Design IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $74,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 188,000 - 304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 9, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
You will lead organizational excellence and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, champion inclusive and insight-led design, and represent the studio at all organizational levels. By playing a pivotal role in critical decision-making and operational clarity, you'll ensure priorities are aligned and resources are optimized for impact.
Your leadership will shape the studio's design initiatives, foster a culture of storytelling that inspires stakeholders, and maintain transparency and efficiency across all projects.
**Responsibilities**
**Leadership & Strategy**
+ You will lead and evolve the product design and UX research strategy across AI transformation assets while directing and architecting systems and frameworks that unify design, research, and storytelling across teams.
+ You will Influence product strategy through synthesis of user insights, business needs, and technical goals while partnering with engineering, program managers, and business leaders to deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences.
+ You will lead collaboration with creative team members and cross discipline teammates to define products, features, stories, and experiences.
+ You will collaborate with leadership and your team to deliver product design results while also providing guidance to product designers and creating clarity for stakeholders.
+ You will guide communication with cross-disciplinary teams across all stages of design and development. You will also tell a compelling, convincing product story to a variety of audiences that influences buy-in from key stakeholders.
+ Evangelize design excellence and inclusive innovation across the organization.
**Product** **Design & Research Execution**
+ Oversee end-to-end product design from concept to delivery, ensuring emotional and functional resonance.
+ Drive prototyping initiatives and validate design hypotheses through iterative testing.
+ Direct ideation for complex products requiring holistic systems thinking and strategic constraint navigation.
+ Guide research teams in applying generative, evaluative, and mixed methodologies to inform product direction.
+ Ensure alignment with design systems, accessibility standards, and brand guidelines.
+ Create alignment on schedules and plan definitions, including dependency tracking across teams.
**Narrative & Storytelling**
+ Craft compelling narratives that communicate vision, inspire excitement, and drive stakeholder and executive buy-in.
+ Coach teams on storytelling techniques to amplify impact across discipline and team leadership.
+ Lead communication workstreams that foster clarity, alignment, and executive engagement.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 6+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
+ 4+ years of experience in visual design, UX/UI design, systems design, and research with a deep understanding of craft and quality.
+ 3+ years of experience as a design lead, including leading the end-to-end design of at least one product, application, or service from concept to launch
+ 2+ years of experience in storytelling and narrative design with an ability to pitch and land new approaches and ideas.
+ 2+ years of experience directing, leading,and delivering high quality, storytelling assets such as pitch decks, videos, brand and content strategy, and various communication assets.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 12+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 8+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience (e.g., demonstrated experience working in product or service design or using design thinking to solve problems)
+ 6+ years experience shipping products, services, or games and/or delivering to customers as a result of an end-to-end design process
+ Experience designing and developing AI and AI-powered user experiences
+ Experience with V0-V1 product development, including incubation and early-stage design
+ Experience leading and managing conversationsto drive alignment and gain buy-in with customers, executives, and senior leadership
+ Experience defining and setting product and experience vision, including designing and delivering compelling live demos and experiential presentations
Product Design IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $74,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 188,000 - 304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications for the role until October 9, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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UX Design Lead
98073 Snoqualmie, Washington
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 11 days ago
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**The Organization:**
The Consumer Marketing Organization (CMO) drives Microsoft's consumer business by delivering innovative marketing strategies across Surface, Windows, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Bing. Our mission is to empower modern achievers through personalized, data-driven experiences that deepen engagement and drive growth. We bring together experts in strategy, content, brand, and integrated marketing to shape the future of consumer connection.
**The Team:**
The Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team is responsible for the Microsoft Store eCommerce experience. We create a trusted online destination for Consumers and Very Small Businesses to discover, learn and buy the full range of Microsoft products and solutions. The DDS Studio is committed to delivering best-in-class UX, creative design, and operational excellence. We are dedicated to creating innovative user experiences across various web storefronts and customer touchpoints. We are seeking a UX Design Lead to join the DDS Studio. This role will lead a team of UX designers and writers in designing and optimizing engaging experiences, driving UX strategy, supporting product launches, and collaborating with business, engineering, data, and experimentation teams to define eCommerce best practices.
**The Role:**
As the UX Design Lead, you will drive innovative, user-centered design solutions for our eCommerce platform. You'll set a high bar for experience design by applying design thinking and data-informed strategies to create intuitive, impactful experiences that evolve with the business and customer expectations.
In this role, you'll lead by example-owning end-to-end design work while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, engineering, and product. You'll help shape the future of our web direct capabilities, ensuring consistency and excellence across digital touchpoints.
You're a great fit if you bring a strategic mindset, a foundation in both UX and creative design, and a passion for storytelling that builds alignment and excitement. You're customer-obsessed, data-driven, and thrive in environments where you can influence outcomes and champion the value of design across teams.
**Responsibilities**
+ Define the structure, usability, and functionality of digital experiences across the customer journey.
+ Lead UX research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations that inform design decisions.
+ Apply design thinking and other frameworks to drive innovation, solve real customer problems, and influence business outcomes.
+ Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate and validate design ideas.
+ Optimize conversion rates using A/B testing, heatmaps, and behavioral insights.
+ Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders through storytelling and data.
+ Monitor post-launch performance and iterate based on user feedback and KPIs.
+ Stay current with UX trends, tools, and technologies-especially in AI.
+ Champion inclusive design by adhering to WCAG standards and designing for diverse users.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years of experience with Figma, prototyping, and design systems.
**Other requirements:**
+ All applications must include a digital portfolio showcasing end-to-end design thinking, systems design, and measurable impact.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of professional experience in UX design.
+ A passion for tools, automation, and AI.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
+ Proven track record of designing and shipping impactful eCommerce experiences at scale.
+ Organized, curious, and collaborative-thriving in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
+ Self-directed, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
+ Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
+ Experience building and scaling design processes in agile, fast-paced settings.
Product Design IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $34,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 158,400 - 258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications until October 10th, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
The Consumer Marketing Organization (CMO) drives Microsoft's consumer business by delivering innovative marketing strategies across Surface, Windows, Microsoft 365, Edge, and Bing. Our mission is to empower modern achievers through personalized, data-driven experiences that deepen engagement and drive growth. We bring together experts in strategy, content, brand, and integrated marketing to shape the future of consumer connection.
**The Team:**
The Digital Direct Sales (DDS) team is responsible for the Microsoft Store eCommerce experience. We create a trusted online destination for Consumers and Very Small Businesses to discover, learn and buy the full range of Microsoft products and solutions. The DDS Studio is committed to delivering best-in-class UX, creative design, and operational excellence. We are dedicated to creating innovative user experiences across various web storefronts and customer touchpoints. We are seeking a UX Design Lead to join the DDS Studio. This role will lead a team of UX designers and writers in designing and optimizing engaging experiences, driving UX strategy, supporting product launches, and collaborating with business, engineering, data, and experimentation teams to define eCommerce best practices.
**The Role:**
As the UX Design Lead, you will drive innovative, user-centered design solutions for our eCommerce platform. You'll set a high bar for experience design by applying design thinking and data-informed strategies to create intuitive, impactful experiences that evolve with the business and customer expectations.
In this role, you'll lead by example-owning end-to-end design work while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, engineering, and product. You'll help shape the future of our web direct capabilities, ensuring consistency and excellence across digital touchpoints.
You're a great fit if you bring a strategic mindset, a foundation in both UX and creative design, and a passion for storytelling that builds alignment and excitement. You're customer-obsessed, data-driven, and thrive in environments where you can influence outcomes and champion the value of design across teams.
**Responsibilities**
+ Define the structure, usability, and functionality of digital experiences across the customer journey.
+ Lead UX research to uncover user needs, behaviors, and motivations that inform design decisions.
+ Apply design thinking and other frameworks to drive innovation, solve real customer problems, and influence business outcomes.
+ Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate and validate design ideas.
+ Optimize conversion rates using A/B testing, heatmaps, and behavioral insights.
+ Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders through storytelling and data.
+ Monitor post-launch performance and iterate based on user feedback and KPIs.
+ Stay current with UX trends, tools, and technologies-especially in AI.
+ Champion inclusive design by adhering to WCAG standards and designing for diverse users.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 4+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience, Interaction Design, or related field AND 5+ years experience working in product or service design
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years of experience with Figma, prototyping, and design systems.
**Other requirements:**
+ All applications must include a digital portfolio showcasing end-to-end design thinking, systems design, and measurable impact.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 8+ years of professional experience in UX design.
+ A passion for tools, automation, and AI.
+ Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
+ Proven track record of designing and shipping impactful eCommerce experiences at scale.
+ Organized, curious, and collaborative-thriving in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
+ Self-directed, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
+ Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
+ Experience building and scaling design processes in agile, fast-paced settings.
Product Design IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $34,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD 158,400 - 258,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: will accept applications until October 10th, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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Instructional Design Lead
73104 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$98000 Annually
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Our client, a prestigious educational institution, is seeking an experienced Instructional Design Lead to oversee the development of innovative and effective learning experiences. This role, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US , is essential for creating engaging curriculum and training materials that meet the evolving needs of learners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and educational technology. You will be responsible for leading a team of instructional designers, managing curriculum development projects from needs assessment to evaluation, and ensuring the quality and efficacy of all learning content. Collaboration with subject matter experts, faculty, and technology specialists will be a core part of your responsibilities. This position demands creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for education.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the instructional design team in the creation of high-quality online, blended, and in-person learning experiences.
- Oversee the entire instructional design process, from needs analysis and learning objectives to content development, assessment design, and evaluation.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex content into effective and engaging learning modules.
- Develop and implement best practices in instructional design, adult learning theory, and educational technology integration.
- Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to instructional design staff.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and recommend improvements.
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in education and instructional design.
- Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all learning materials.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of educational initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in instructional design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theories (e.g., andragogy) and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).
- Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
- Experience in developing diverse learning formats, including e-learning, virtual classrooms, and interactive simulations.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
- Experience with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
- A portfolio showcasing successful instructional design projects is required.
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Instructional Design Lead
89101 Sunrise Manor, Nevada
$98000 Annually
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Our client is looking for a creative and strategic Instructional Design Lead to enhance their educational offerings in Las Vegas, Nevada, US . This role will spearhead the design and development of engaging and effective learning experiences, encompassing both online and in-person educational programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM), and current educational technologies. You will lead a team of instructional designers, guide curriculum development, and ensure that all learning materials meet high standards of quality, engagement, and educational impact. Responsibilities include needs analysis, learning objectives development, content creation and structuring, assessment design, and evaluating learning outcomes. You will also manage project timelines, collaborate with subject matter experts, and stay abreast of emerging trends in education and technology. A Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education Technology, or a related field is preferred, along with at least 7 years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development, including demonstrated leadership experience. Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate), and multimedia development is required. Excellent communication, project management, and team leadership skills are essential. This role follows a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of collaborative in-office work and focused remote contribution.
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