Advisory UX Designer

Advisory UX Designer, IBM Corporation, Austin, TX (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted):

• Lead the end-to-end design strategy for security services to ensure experiences are scalable, accessible, and aligned with company’s security vision.

• Define and deliver enterprise-grade, scalable user experiences for complex security workflows.

• Drive design initiatives across multiple products and influence product roadmaps.

• Implement advanced design techniques and leverage AI-driven patterns to enhance automation, personalization, and security awareness.

• Identify and resolve UX gaps across workflows using design thinking and domain expertise to shape long-term product evolution.

• Serve as a cloud security UX expert, embed domain expertise into key strategic design decisions to ensure informed and impactful outcomes.

• Plan and lead user research efforts, translating findings into actionable design improvements and new product opportunities.

• Represent user perspectives in cross-functional discussions and ensure accessibility, usability, and security are prioritized throughout the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and security architecture teams to align user needs with technical feasibility and business objectives.

• Facilitate design thinking workshops with internal teams and enterprise clients to inform product roadmap direction.

• Analyze customer business challenges to inform and guide effective design decisions.

• Monitor emerging trends in UX, AI, and cloud security to inspire and drive ongoing innovation.

• Manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality results in a demanding environment.

• Create high-fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed specifications to ensure seamless development and implementation.

• Conduct post-launch evaluations and enhance the user experience based on feedback.

• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional support.

• Advocate for user needs and accessibility at every stage of the product development process.

• Advocate for a culture of collaboration, design excellence, and continuous growth.

• Utilize: Figma Design Tool, User-Centered Design Methodology, Security-Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, Design Thinking Methods.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Science, Web Design, Graphic Design or related (employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a UX Designer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Figma Design Tool, User-Centered Design Methodology, Security-Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, Design Thinking Methods. $153109 to $180000 per year. Full time. AV216.

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Science, Web Design, Graphic Design or related (employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a UX Designer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Figma Design Tool, User-Centered Design Methodology, Security-Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, Design Thinking Methods