Graduate Program - UX Designer

POSITION: Engineering Graduate Program - UX Designer

DEPARTMENT: UX Design

LOCATION: Portland, OR

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

As part of the Digital Product Platform group here in Portland, Oregon, we work with internal engineering groups and external vendors to build new technologies for JLR's future vehicle product lines. We thrive on the challenges of working with vehicles in an interconnected world, building rich experiences for our customers. We understand the art of human factors, seeking to make interaction with technology intuitive and enjoyable, and to extend that experience through our users' connected devices. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionize mobility for generations.

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Now is an exciting time to join JLR.

As a UX Design Grad, you will

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  Assist in creating intuitive user experiences within an iterative process

• Support the preparation and presentation of human-centered design concepts to stakeholders

• Help define and promote standard design principles and ways of working

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and cross-geographical teams while advocating for great user experiences

• Contribute to several products within UX Design and DesignOps

• Assist other designers with the

• definition of product requirements,

• Iterative and rapid prototyping,

• market analysis,

• delivery of product specifications,

• deploying prototypes to a simulated environment

• visualization of UX and DesignOps workflows for stakeholders

• Ongoing alignment with the UX research team and ResearchOps to understand user behaviors and needs, and effectively communicate these insights to the UXD Chapter

• Perform other duties as assigned

We would like to hear from you if you have

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  a portfolio that demonstrates an understanding of user experience, product, or interaction design

• an understanding of UX principles and methodologies

• experience with design systems

• familiarity with design, animation, and prototyping tools, e.g., Figma and ProtoPie,

• ability to work independently and as a part of a team of UX designers

• excellent collaboration, oral, and written communication skills alongside the desire to see things from multiple perspectives

• are resourceful, conscientious, and self-motivated

• eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

• a Bachelor's or Master's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

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  Previous internship or project experience in UX design

• A high-level understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development

• A high-level understanding of DesignOps and its value to UX design teams

• Familiarity with UX research and usability testing

• An interest in emerging fields like automation or AI

So Why Us?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Fun, collaborative work environment.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
• Graduate Orientation Trip to the UK
• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• And more!

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Please note that if you elect to apply for a role in another country and are successful you would need to be hired as an external candidate on local terms and conditions rather than transferring on your existing terms.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.