UX Lead, Golf and Turf

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Location:

United States (US) – Illinois –

Function: User Experience (CA)

Title: UX Lead, Golf and Turf – 118343

Onsite/Remote: Remote Position

This position is eligible for remote work at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

As a UX Lead, Golf and Turf for Deere’s Intelligent Solutions Group you will collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Software team members to deliver a best-in-class user experience to John Deere customers. Specifically, you will:

• Discover, define, concept and deliver digital experiences for Golf, Turf, and Compact Agricultural equipment, including both new and existing products.
• Lead definition, including planning, coordinating, and performing UX interaction design and validation activities for a variety of projects.
• Create and oversee research plans and protocols, analyze data, and develop user-centered system requirements.
• Collaborate with UX designers, Product Managers, and Engineering teams on solution concepts derived from user centered system requirements.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 7 or more years of digital experience design for both web and mobile
• 7 or more years of experience planning, executing and analyzing user experience research projects
• 7 or more years of experience of communicating research methodology, design concepts, data analysis, and test results to a broad range of stakeholders
• 4 or more years of experience applying Human Factors and User-Centered Design principles to complex interface problems
• 4 or more years of experience working with cross-functional teams, such as: engineering, software development, marketing, and business leaders
• 2 or more years of experience with technology and product development processes and/or customer acquisition processes
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to lead conversations and diffuse conflicts
• A strong portfolio of UX design design and delivery

• Demonstrated ability to champion end user experience and to influence digital product designs without authority
• Demonstrated skill in managing multiple functional area interests to optimize solutions
• Experience using UX metrics and a user-centered design process to provide insights to product engineering groups
• Experience applying Human Factors and usability principles to improve customer onboarding, customer integration, and setup interfaces
• Demonstrated ability to utilize prototyping and/or existing research to provide insights to design ahead of software and spec delivery

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Factors, Graphic Design, Interaction / Visual Design, or related field discipline or equivalent experience

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance…