Associate User Experience Designer

Job description :Join Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases.

With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.

If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Associate User Experience DesignerWhat you will do :Lets do this.

Lets change the world. The Associate User Experience Designer balances user goals, business requirements, and technical feasibility to deliver simple and elegant designs as part of a product team. The designer work closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

They will utilize user research, data analysis, and feedback to iterate and improve designs continuously. They will collaborate with collaborators and product teams to ensure the designs are feasible, considering best practices, usability, and accessibility standards. Clear communication, comfort in ambiguity, and agility in adapting to business needs are crucial attributes for success in this role.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Engage in design discussions with product managers and business leads to define user requirements and design goals.
• Collaborate with developers to create and implement design solutions that are technically feasibility while ensuring an optimal user experience.
• Create annotated prototypes and/or wireframes of user interface designs that visually and textually communicate the intended behavior of a software application.
• Apply Figma for creating wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs.
• Ability to use a design system and design components in Figma.
• Ability to use JIRA for tracking design tasks, regularly updating status, and handling workflows.
• Proactive problem solving and engagement to meet timelines and objectives
• Maintain a user-centered design approach and ensure all designs are simple, elegant, intuitive and follow standard methodologies and accessibility guidelines.
• Communicate design ideas and prototypes clearly to key customers and team members.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, and AI developments to ensure the best user experience.
• Engage in design critiques by sharing designs and giving feedback to teammates.
• Foster a collaborative team mentality where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and constructive criticism, ensuring that the team's collective creativity and expertise drive continuous improvement.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and learn new tools and methods quickly.

What we expect of you :We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree and 0 to 3 years of experience in design or related field OR
• Diploma and 4 to 7 years of experience in design or related fieldMust-Have Skills :
• Proficient in using standard design & wireframing tools (Figma) hand drawing, whiteboarding, and visual communication, time-based and interactive prototyping tools (Figma Prototyping, Miro).
• Knowledge in building responsive desktop, web and mobile applications.
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards, and design patterns.
• Knowledge utilizing a design system in Figma to create designs.
• Engagement in design workshops with product team and ability to clearly articulate design decisions.
• Ability to update designs based on feedback from workshops with collaborators.
• Ability to communicate designs and ideas through communications tools such as Figma comments.

Note : A link to a design portfolio is required for consideration for this role. Please include a link in your resume, along with any required passwords to view design work if necessary. Preferred Qualifications :Good-to-Have Skills :

• Knowledge of HMTL, CSS, Javascript to determine feasibility of designs
• Experience with SAFe Agile processes
• Familiarity with Figma design systems and how to use components within Figma.
• Passionate about team engagement
• Passionate about learning new technologies, new methods, and new skills.
• Have a good understanding of Agile teams, practices, and principles.
• Knowledge of data visualization and visual communication standard methodologies.
• Ability to see the bigger picture, planning for both immediate and incremental releases within a 2-week sprint cadence.

Professional Certifications :

• Any user experiences design certification (optional)
• Agile related certification (optional)Soft Skills :
• Strong verbal written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Timely attendance and participation in team meetings and SCRUM ceremonies.

Shift Information :This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements. What you can expect of us :As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being.

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards. )