Sr. UX Designer( Hybrid)

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

As a Sr. UX Designer, you would be part of a larger experienced design team at OpenText and report to the UX Manager. A typical day at work would see you interacting with Product Management, Product Development, UX Research, Visual Design and senior UX leadership. This role requires self-motivation and ability to work independently and with team members and product groups.

What the role offers

• Work across teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the products and their specific domains.
• Assist Product Management in identifying and defining the requirements that contribute to the product backlog and outline the vision for the user experience.
• Develop and deliver user-friendly, engaging design solutions for complex, multi-platform product suites.
• Conduct usability tests and other types of UX validations with both internal and external design partners as required.
• Create detailed, interactive prototypes for presentations and usability testing as needed.
  • Leverage product thinking to drive innovation and contribute to the growth and success of our products.
• Promote a design thinking approach, be a UX advocate, and aim to spread the value of UX while cultivating a dynamic design culture.
• Foster a collaborative culture and a growth mindset within the team by setting a positive example and encouraging open communication and continuous learning.
• Mentor junior design team members and provide project-specific design guidance.
• Craft visually compelling, brand-aligned designs encompassing UI components, icons, banners, and styling across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
• Maintain design precision and consistency by ensuring pixel-perfect execution, cohesive themes, structured layouts, and harmonious color palettes and typography.
• Explore and apply AI and automation tools to improve design quality, streamline workflows, and support innovation across the design process.

What you will need to succeed

• A bachelor's degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field, or substantial hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of experience in designing interactions for large-scale products and services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled in creating UX documents like User Journey Maps, User and Task Flows, Wireframes, Prototypes, and design specifications.
• Able to develop user personas and usage scenarios.
• Proficient in design tools such as Figma.
• Ability to create visual design elements, such as components, icons and illustrations, while adhering to brand and design guidelines.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks efficiently with an eye for detail despite timelines pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with teams around the globe or in complex organizational structures.
• Skilled in organizing and leading various workshops to generate innovative ideas, achieve consensus, and ensure alignment.
• Proven ability in feature prioritization and contributing to intricate roadmap development.
  • Solid background in conducting usability tests and interpreting results.
• Expertise in heuristic evaluations and accessibility assessments.
• Familiarity with GUI accessibility guidelines (Section 508, WCAG, etc.).
• Knowledge of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) products is a plus.
• Previous involvement in Design Systems and significant contributions to their development. An impressive portfolio with case studies that demonstrate your ability to solve problems is a significant advantage.

One Last Thing

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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