Associate UX Designer (Associate, User Experience)

As an Associate UX Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping the user experience for our products. You'll be responsible for conducting research, designing data-driven experiences, and collaborating cross-functionally across projects.

• Create compelling digital experiences: Participate in the design and development of intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for Whirlpool's connected home appliances and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with visual designers, motion designers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand user needs and co-create innovative solutions.
• Communicate design effectively: Clearly communicate design decisions and rationale through wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Champion user-centered design: Advocate for the needs of users throughout the design process and ensure their perspectives are considered in all decisions.
• Conduct user research: Assist in the planning and execution of user research activities, such as user interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
• Contribute to design systems: Help build and maintain consistent and scalable design systems across Whirlpool's various brands.
• Explore the future of IoT: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the IoT space, such as voice UIs, AI, and the Internet of Things.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months of UX work experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Basic knowledge of UX/UI fundamentals, usability, and accessibility principles
• Familiarity with Figma and an understanding of design systems
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically while supporting design projects RSRWH

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com., Whirlpool Corporation is looking for a talented Associate UX Designer to join our Global User Experience Design organization. At Whirlpool we believe in having people as our central focus, both our users and our employees. Our User Experience team takes pride in having a pulse check on what our users really want while riding the waves of emerging technologies. As a team member you will be crafting experiences that will make the lives of millions of consumers around the globe a whole lot easier and delightful right in their homes! You will have the freedom to explore sound, light, graphics, written and spoken language, motion, sensors and remote capabilities to craft a symphony for a solution.