UI/UX Designer

At Generac, Our People help make the world safer, brighter and more productive. United by our Values, people with diverse backgrounds and points of view work together to ensure our global customers have peace of mind.

Our team is consistently on the lookout for new and innovative advances in our industry, which has led to our great success and company growth. With our new advancements in engineering technology, we are seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our IoT/Connectivity Team. Our growth within technology equals rapid career advancement opportunities for those who want to be challenged and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

The User Interface & Experience (UI/UX) Designer serves as a key contributor in translating high-level roadmap requirements into engaging digital experiences for Generac dealers and customers leveraging our connected products. This individual excels at providing both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement.

The UI/UX Designer reports into the Connectivity Director Product Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and other key stakeholders through interviews, observations, and research.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and wireframes.
• Design graphic user interface elements including menus, tabs and widgets
• Maintain style guide/design systems in alignment with broader Generac design guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, UX Design, Web Design, Human Factors, or related degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years experience including prior experience in commercial software development for both mobile and desktop applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of Motion graphics design and production, Android and iOS devices
• Experience with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologies
• Experience working cross-functionally and with a global team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks
• Proficient with flow chart tools such as Draw.io or Miro
• Proficient with prototyping tools such as InVision, Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Ability to execute interaction design as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to consult with internal customers and own experience design decisions
• Ability to collaborate on user experience planning with solution architect
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Dress for your day dress code!