Aquent is hiring: X4 Sr. UX Designer in Bentonville

As a Senior UX Designer at Aquent in Bentonville, your main responsibilities will include transforming complex information into user-friendly designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and using Design Thinking principles to create effective user experiences. You’ll be involved in design sprints, prototyping, and presenting your design rationale to various stakeholders to ensure that both user needs and business goals are met.

To qualify for the Senior UX Designer role at Aquent, candidates should have a degree in HCI, Information Architecture, or a related field, alongside 4+ years of experience in product design. Candidates with certifications in design thinking or a strong portfolio that showcases their design capabilities will be highly regarded.

Essential skills for a Senior UX Designer at Aquent include a mastery of Design Thinking principles, experience with Design Sprints, and a strong protocol of creating user-centered designs. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and be adept at balancing the needs of users with the goals of the business, all while being effective team members.

Aquent actively promotes professional growth among its Senior UX Designers through mentorship opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and access to training in the latest design trends and best practices. The company encourages ongoing learning and the exploration of innovative design solutions, thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The unique aspect of working as a Senior UX Designer at Aquent is the opportunity to be part of a highly celebrated design team at a global leader in retail, impacting millions of customers. The vibrant, state-of-the-art campus in Bentonville and the collaborative culture allow designers to experiment, innovate, and push boundaries in their designs while contributing to inclusivity and accessibility in digital experiences.

When answering this question, discuss specific projects where you've implemented Design Thinking principles. Highlight how you approached problem-solving, collaborated with teams, and created user-centered solutions, giving concrete examples of outcomes achieved.

Showcase your organizational skills and ability to prioritize by explaining your method for assessing project timelines, deadlines, and importance. Mention tools or techniques you use to manage workflows effectively and how you maintain flexibility when priorities shift.

Express the significance of user feedback by discussing how you gather insights through usability tests and surveys. Explain how you incorporate this feedback into your designs to enhance user experiences and iterate on solutions based on real user needs.

Choose an instance that showcases your advocacy skills. Discuss how you presented your design rationale effectively to stakeholders, demonstrating how your suggestions aligned with both user needs and business objectives, while navigating pushback if any.

Discuss your understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and how you apply these standards in your designs. Give examples of how you’ve created inclusive experiences and worked with teams to uphold accessibility best practices.

Talk about your preferred tools and methods for creating prototypes quickly while maintaining functionality. Highlight your ability to test designs swiftly and iterate based on user feedback, demonstrating the balance between speed and quality.

Mention the resources you use to stay informed, such as design blogs, online courses, or industry events. Additionally, emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how you implement new ideas into your projects.

Provide an example of a collaborative project where you worked with cross-functional teams. Highlight how effective communication and teamwork led to a successful outcome, emphasizing the value that diverse perspectives bring to design.

Explain your approach to conducting user research, including various techniques such as interviews, surveys, or observing user interactions. Discuss how you analyze this data to inform your design decisions.

Illustrate your ability to receive feedback constructively by recounting experiences where you adjusted your work based on critiques, while also maintaining your design vision. Emphasize the importance of learning from feedback to grow as a designer.