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Marriott International · 4 weeks ago

FLEX Director of User Experience Design

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$57.16/hr - $91.10/hr

8+ years exp

Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel company, is seeking a Director of User Experience Design to lead their User Experience & Design team. In this role, you will create best-in-class digital experiences for their mobile app products, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven design solutions.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Produces sketches, wireframes, flows, designs, motion specs, prototypes and/or presentations as needed

Produces innovative high-level design concepts and when needed development-ready designs

Ensures a quality experience on live digital products by participating in the user acceptance testing process

Employs user testing and research to inform your design work and thinking

Presents and clearly communicates design solutions and rationale to Digital Leadership

Engage in critiques as well as share new learnings and case studies

Respects and contributes to the evolving design system

Presents outstanding design concepts backed by best practices, user behavior and data

Clearly explains design strategy and interactions to potential users, your team, and stakeholders

Identify future opportunities by keeping up to date with design trends, societal shifts, and new technology

Be a thought partner providing recommendations on UX and UI enhancements across iOS and Android

Have a passionate focus on the needs of the guests around the world using inclusive design skills and methods

Partner closely with engineers to understand technology capabilities, bring your designs to life, and achieve high quality shipped product

Provides subject matter expertise, including design, functionality and interaction patterns to help meet department and company goals and KPIs

Delivers measures, and improves designs based on quantitative and qualitative feedback using various user research methodologies

Comfortable with multiple qualitative and quantitative research methods, like surveys, usability testing, multivariate testing, A/B testing, etc

Breaks down designs into options/variables for A/B or multi-variate testing

Provides accurate estimates as to needed time to complete work to feed project plans (and therefore personal deadlines)

Successfully manages multiple assignments at once

Accepts critique and critiques work of others in a helpful and professional manner

Works independently with minimal supervision, but knows when issues should be escalated to manager

Develops relationships with members of other teams, and leverages those relationships to answer questions

Presents work with clarity and confidence; explains complex matters so that others can understand them

Qualification

UX design experienceMobile app designVisual design skillsInteraction design expertiseUser-centered thinkingStakeholder managementCollaborationAttention to detailPresentation skillsProblem-solving

Required

8 + years of relevant UX/product design experience, with demonstrated ability to manage others

4 year undergraduate degree in relevant discipline

Strong portfolio that showcases UX and interaction design, visual design aesthetic, and user centered thinking

Proven experience designing for mobile apps

Good mix of UX/UI, visual design, and interaction design expertise

Proven ability to translate complex design challenges into clear, user-friendly experiences

Collaborative, highly organized, and strong attention to detail

Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Strong stakeholder management skills and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with motion design and animation

Experience with major, large-scale global digital apps or web sites within the commerce or travel space

Ability to balance the science behind the data and the creative idea in front of you

Have superior communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, presentation, storytelling

Benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Discounts at Marriott properties

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan

Childcare discounts

Coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account

Dependent care flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Adoption expense reimbursements

Paid parental leave

Employees will accrue paid sick leave

0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked

Minimum of 9 holidays annually

Company

Marriott International

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Marriott International, Inc.

Founded in 1998

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

https://w-hotels.marriott.com

H1B Sponsorship

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