Senior UX Advocate
LenovoMorrisville, north carolina, united statesUpdate time: February 17,2021
Job Description
Position Description:
About Lenovo
Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are
developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive,
trustworthy and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering and
building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and
infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create
better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the
world. Join us in defining our world of tomorrow and creating smarter
technology for all!
Lenovo’s User Experience Design (UXD) team is seeking a Senior UX Advocate.
The responsibility of this person is to the lead efforts across the UXD team
to share stories about our work and advocate for the user with world class
digital and video deliverables.
As an adept UX practitioner yourself, this will be accomplished by working
with other UXD team members to document the stories of how Lenovo creates
user-centered products and services. From collaborating on user research and
product assessments to understanding UXD recommendations and Human Factors
principles, you will take lead in highlighting UXD team’s critical role in
designing for industry-leading and world-class experiences for Lenovo
customers.
Your work will help customers to better understand how Lenovo’s human-centered
and data-driven approach to design propels us to deliver Smarter Technology
for All.
In this role you will report to the Director of User Experience Design.
Unrelenting passion for user experience and human factors with superb
organization and communication skills are keys to the success in this role.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead communication strategy for the UXD team including storytelling and
advocacy.
• Lead of the User Experience Design team’s web portal.
• Document, create, and publish content about UX activity across the UX design
team worldwide.
• Help showcase select UX work to external customers through various channels
and mediums.
• Develop ways to convey compelling stories of UX’s roles and impact on
Lenovo’s products.
• Effectively communicate UXD recommendations and data internally as a visible
point of contact.
• Organize, coordinate consistency, and maintain an archive of UXD
deliverables.
• Coordinate and document virtual and in-person user research as part of the
UX insights team.
• Design and lead workshops and creative events.
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to take numerous inputs and
synthesize into consistent and easy to understand formats.
• While content creation is a critical part of this role, authentic UX
activities will be part of the responsibilities of this role as well and will
be assigned based on experience and background.
Why Lenovo?
Lenovo is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 57,000 employees
and operating in 180 markets around the world. We are #1 PC company on the
planet, BCG's 50 most innovative companies, and one of Interbrand’s 100 BEST
global brands. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for
all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more
inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society. By designing,
engineering and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices
and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to
create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around
the world.
Learn more about why it’s great to work at Lenovo -
https://www.lenovobenefits.com/why-join-lenovo
#### Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ professional experience in UX, Human
Factors, or Design.
• Solid understanding of UX principles and human centered design process.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills are critical for this
role.
• Experience with applications and services like WordPress, Adobe CCl, Medium,
Google Analytics.
• Experience with cross-team collaboration (designers, engineers, marketing).
• Experience developing and leading executive-level presentations.
• Language proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English.
• Growth mindset that keeps a positive success oriented long-term outlook.
• PORTFOLIO REQUIRED with examples of world class UX and/or user research
deliverables.
PREFERRED:
• Master’s degree and 10+ years’ experience in UX, Human Factors, or Design.
• Experience managing design team deliverables, websites, content, or similar.
• Experience leading workshops and creative idea sessions.
• Experience with creating high impact videos. (both video shooting &
editing).
• Experience working for a consumer electronics or software company.
• Experience working in a global company.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and facilitate alignment and clear
decision-making.
• Familiarity with the latest consumer electronics products and technologies.
• Demonstrated passion for user centered, inclusive, and sustainable UX
design.
** Role begin as remote then will be onsite (required) in Morrisville once Lenovo returns to the office.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis
of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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