Stability meets Agility. CDK is one of the largest technology providers to the automotive industry, with more than 26,000 dealer sites in over 100 countries and nearly 9,000 employees worldwide. From data scientists to sales and operations experts, we're hiring to support your growth and ours.
GreenLight Your Career. CDK Global is transforming the car buying process for both automotive dealers and car buyers. To achieve this lofty goal, we are deeply engaging with our users to ensure that our products ignite efficiency and productivity while being delightfully easy to use. The Experience Strategy and Design organization at CDK is focused on the quality of the interactions people have with our technology and is looking for professionals that employ the principles and techniques of User Centered Design to join us. UX @ CDK follows a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on all the users' emotions, beliefs, preferences, perceptions, and behaviors through an iterative research and design process.
The Senior UX Designer is responsible for the end-to-end experience of a product, a project, or a feature. They will partner and collaborate with cross-functional product teams internationally, to create joyful user experiences for the challenges faced by the Automotive industry.
Essential Responsibilities:
Conducts advanced UX design activities and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams
Designs and develops comprehensive design solutions to enhance user experience
Collaborates closely with team members and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design efforts
Works towards achieving set design goals and objectives, providing high-quality solutions
Analyzes design needs and presents solutions that inform product development and strategy
Manages multiple design projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of solutions
Shares knowledge and expertise with team members to support their professional development
Applies industry best practices and innovative approaches in conducting design work
Advocates for user-centered design in design and product development activities
Conducts design activities ethically and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards
Reports on design findings and project progress to the design team and stakeholders
Works to align design efforts with business objectives and product strategy
Applies and advocates for innovative design methodologies and best practices
Documents design processes, solutions, and insights for organizational learning
Stays informed about industry trends and applies new technologies in design activities
Works with stakeholders to communicate the importance and findings of UX design
Shares design solutions with stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner
Contributes design insights to strategic planning and team meetings
Offers guidance and support to team members to improve their design skills
Engages in and promotes continuous learning and improvement within the design team
Manages resources efficiently for assigned design projects
Preferred Qualifications & Attributes:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in UX design
Extensive experience in conducting UX design and delivering high-quality solutions
Experienced in applying industry best practices and innovative approaches in UX design
Ability to connect design solutions to business goals and measure their impact
Communicate design solutions to stakeholders to build empathy for user needs
Experience working with stakeholders to deliver design solutions that drive business value
Experience conducting design work in environments characterized by ambiguity and change
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, and sales
Portfolio demonstrating the ability to generate effective design solutions, with proficiency in narrating the design's development and value
Ability to share knowledge and provide guidance to improve team design capabilities
Strong project management and mentorship skills
Good communication skills for sharing design insights with the team and stakeholders
Proven ability to conduct design projects efficiently in a dynamic setting
Proficient in analyzing design data and generating actionable insights
What we stand for We are the Experience Strategy and Design organization that moves fast, upholds design quality, values consistency and simplicity, and focuses on customers and their needs. We work together and value "we" over "me". We believe in inclusion both within our team and in the way we build products. We make that clear in how we hire, design, and execute.
We are all on a journey together. We're not afraid to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow together as a team and an organization.We are passionate about what we are doing; Designing and building products that are used by thousands of productive individuals across automotive industries around the world.
Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.
CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.
