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User Experience Designer Lead

Requisition ID:  10102
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Dundee, MI, US, 48131 Addison, TX, US, 75001-4243 Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770 Middleton, MA, US, 01949 Eagan, MN, US, 55121 Moorhead, MN, US, 56560

Pay Type:  Salary
Travel Requirement: 21-30%

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?  
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Description: 

ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful adoption of ConcreteDirect in North America and Mexico has necessitated the expansion to a global scale.
This high-autonomy role requires a user-centric mindset and natural curiosity to effectively enhance the experiences of construction project stakeholders. Beyond the user research effort, a key component of the role is to translate visions into high-performance mobile and web application design specifications.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Gathering and evaluating user requirements, including collaboration with managers and developers.
  • Illustrating design ideas/UI mockups using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
  • Designing graphic user interface elements (e.g. menus, tabs and widgets) and documenting specifications.
  • Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
  • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
  • Work firsthand with the product development team. Lead and document user feedback sessions.
  • Conduct user surveys and analyze results.
  • Interview stakeholders at their location of work as required (i.e. construction job site).
  • Perform product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders (virtual and in-person).
  • Involvement in the administrative duties of the digital team (vendor management/evaluation, purchase order generation, and payment management).

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred: A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science graduate or a related discipline

Required Work Experience: 5 years of experience as a UI-UX Designer or similar role & a professional design designation.

Required Computer and Software Skills: MS Office, Google suite, graphical design software tools, SAP, user survey software, agile product development software experience an asset (e.g. Jira).

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% International travel

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong skills with designer tools for mocking UI
  • Strong ability to make UI communicate the path laid out by UX principles
  • Experience with development collaboration tools – Git
  • Experience with language-specific UI frameworks in Java/JavaScript/.Net
  • Understanding of Cloud Native services on AWS.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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