FLEX Senior UX Designer, User Experience and Design Job at Marriott in Bethesda

Additional InformationJob Number 25008874Job Category Sales & MarketingLocation Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP ()Schedule Full TimeLocated Remotely? NPosition Type ManagementThis is a temporary position.With every journey, travel has the power to shape us and our world. Begin your journey as the Senior UX Designer, User Experience & Design at Marriott International, repeatedly voted one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Join our high energy and talented User Experience & Design team creating best-in-class digital experiences for one of the most recognized hospitality companies in the world.This role is responsible for helping to shape the design and structured experience of Marriott’s digital hotel ecosystem, the online experience of over 8,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, and their connection to 30 hospitality brands.  The Senior UX Designer will partner closely with the Director of User Experience, product management team members, and technology colleagues to meet needs across our business, leisure, member and non-member customers.This position requires the ability to produce designs, provide feedback, critique, and guidance to internal and external designers. The Senior UX Designer will primarily produce wireframes, flows, and high-fidelity prototypes, and regularly collaborate with fellow UX team members.A strong portfolio is critical. Your portfolio should showcase experience in UX, interaction design, and brand application while highlighting conversion optimization efforts, simplicity, and ease-of-use.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience5 years of relevant experience in digital product design4-year undergraduate degree, with bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent work experienceExperience in user-centric design, and in developing scalable design systemsStrong understanding of visual design principlesProficient in general usability and transactional design best practicesExperience with major, large-scale global digital apps, websites, or other digital productsProven experience delivering concepts, user journeys, information architecture analyses, and high-fidelity prototypes across desktop and mobile webFamiliarity with interpreting and applying branding and brand concepts.You’re exactly who we’re looking for if you : Strategically combine deep expertise in UX best practices with a strong understanding of business objectives to deliver thoughtful and balanced UX solutionsChampion conversion techniques while balancing an elevated user experienceProactively manage tasks and prioritize workload to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentMaintain a well-organized workflow, including design assets, documentation, and project timelines to facilitate effective collaborationPromote UX best practices drawn from a variety of disciplines (within and beyond hospitality)Effectively communicate through compelling visuals and deliverables including wireframes, mockups, prototypes and presentationsDemonstrate self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm in influencing teamsShowcase strong presentation and communication skills, with ability to defend design decisionsAbility to continuously iterate on designs based on feedback and usability testing to enhance user experienceNice to Have : Expertise in large-scale global digital entities or other digital products within the hospitality, or travel industrySuperior communication and interpersonal skills including discovery facilitation, presentation, and storytellingExperience with Agile / SAFE development methodologiesCORE WORK ACTIVITIESDemonstrating and Applying Discipline KnowledgeProduces sketches, wireframes, personas, journey maps, flows, designs, motion specs, prototypes and / or presentations as needed to communicate experience designProvides subject matter expertise on key functional systems to help shepherd strategic initiatives from idea to feasible implementationProvides subject matter expertise on Marriott’s hotel ecosystem to help ensure a seamless user experience throughout digital productsReferences Marriott design systems for appropriate patterns, components, and styles during user experience design work; attends office hours for feedback and follows procedures to propose new elements when necessaryEnsure a quality experience on live digital products by participating in the user acceptance testing processUses software including : Figma, Fig Jam, Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointKeeps skills up to date on industry trends and applies new knowledge by identifying strategic opportunities for competitive advantagesClearly present your work citing industry best practices, qual and quant data to support your decisionsBe a thought partner providing recommendations based on research and data for experience enhancements across all digital touchpointsCollaborates with a variety of user experience disciplines within the team (Information Architecture, Design System / Standards, User Research, Copywriting) to advance your workManaging Work, Projects, and PoliciesProvides accurate estimates as to needed time to complete work to feed project plans (and therefore personal deadlines)Consistently meets deadlines once agreed uponReports impediments to completing work and meeting deadlinesProactively communicates project status updates to managerSuccessfully manages multiple assignments at onceAccepts critique and critiques work of others in a helpful and professional mannerCommunicates in a timely and appropriate manner with teammatesAdditional ResponsibilitiesWorks independently with minimal supervision, but knows when issues should be escalated to managerDevelops relationships with members of other teams, and leverages those relationships to answer questionsPresents work with clarity and confidence; explains complex matters so that others can understand themPerforms other reasonable duties as assigned by managerThe pay range for this position is $52.06 to $80.58 per hour.FLEX opportunities offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.

Salary : $52 - $81