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As a UX Designer at Pure Storage, you’ll be responsible for leading the design of key product features, conducting impactful user research, and creating data-driven designs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the user experience aligns with business objectives while advocating for best practices in design. Your role will involve continuously enhancing designs based on feedback, developing comprehensive solutions, and contributing to team growth through shared knowledge.

To qualify for the UX Designer position at Pure Storage, candidates should have a strong portfolio showcasing their experience in leading UX design projects and demonstrating measurable impacts on user experience. A solid grasp of user-centered design principles, proficiency in Figma, and familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are also advantageous. Strong communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment are essential to succeed in this role.

At Pure Storage, a UX Designer can expect significant opportunities for career growth. We prioritize professional development and encourage ongoing learning. Designers will have the chance to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with experienced teams, and share knowledge that strengthens their own skills while enhancing the team’s overall capabilities. Additionally, our culture supports innovation and critical thinking, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to our evolving space.

Pure Storage fosters a strong collaborative spirit among its remote teams through effective communication tools and regular touchpoints. As a UX Designer, you’ll engage with product managers and engineers regularly via video calls, project management software, and collaborative design platforms. This guidance helps ensure alignment on design objectives while facilitating a supportive environment where you can share ideas and feedback seamlessly.

The team culture for UX Designers at Pure Storage is one of support, encouragement, and innovation. We celebrate diverse perspectives and prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. With a focus on collaboration, continuous feedback, and opportunities for growth, our team thrives on collective success. Expect to be a part of a culture that champions personal and professional development, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

When approaching user research, I prioritize defining clear goals and objectives for what insights I wish to gain. I employ a mix of methods like interviews, surveys, and usability testing to collect qualitative and quantitative data. I analyze this data to derive insights that will inform my design process, ensuring that I empathize with users’ needs while aligning those with business objectives.

In my previous role, I worked on redesigning a mobile user interface for a SaaS product. Through iterative prototyping and user testing, I optimized the navigation and reduced task completion time by 30%. This redesign not only improved user satisfaction scores but also directly contributed to a 15% increase in app usage over a three-month period.

I view design critiques as valuable opportunities for improvement. I approach them with an open mind, actively listening to feedback while asking clarifying questions. I then take this feedback into account as I iterate and refine my designs, ensuring that I maintain the best interests of the users and the technical feasibility in mind.

I primarily use Figma for its capacity for collaboration and ease of use in rapid prototyping. It allows me to create interactive prototypes that stakeholders can easily review and provide feedback on. I also utilize tools like Sketch and InVision depending on the project requirements to ensure the best fit for user testing and feedback collection.

I regularly attend webinars, read design blogs, and participate in UX design communities that share insights and trends. I also engage in online courses to learn about new tools and techniques. Staying current not only enriches my design abilities but also helps me bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to my projects.

In a previous project, I encountered a situation where user feedback indicated a desire for a more feature-rich experience, but business goals prioritized simplicity. I facilitated a workshop with stakeholders to align on outcomes, ultimately crafting a phased implementation plan that introduced key features gradually while ensuring we maintained a clean, user-friendly interface.

My process for validating designs involves conducting usability testing sessions where users interact with prototypes to express their thoughts. I observe their interactions and gather feedback through surveys and interviews. This data helps me iterate on the designs effectively, ensuring each version resonates with user expectations and needs.

I actively advocate for user experience best practices by sharing research findings with my team and introducing design principles that prioritize the user throughout the development cycle. I also encourage regular design sprints and workshops focused on user-centered methodologies to cultivate a shared understanding and appreciation of UX across the team.

I ensure accessibility in my designs by adhering to WCAG guidelines and incorporating testing with users that have various disabilities. This includes using appropriate color contrasts, ensuring keyboard navigability, and implementing screen reader-friendly elements. I also advocate for accessibility throughout the design process to create inclusive experiences.

I believe adaptability is the most important skill for a UX Designer at Pure Storage given the dynamic nature of technology. The ability to quickly pivot and incorporate feedback into designs while staying aligned with business goals allows for the creation of effective, innovative user experiences that meet the evolving needs of our customers.