About Us
CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.
Position Summary
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.
