Staff, Interaction Designer

Samsung Design Innovation Center, located in San Francisco, is opening a Computational Design Lab, reinventing the way we design products and manufacturing with computational design, AI, and ML. In this new dynamic lab, we will solve inspirational and complex design problems to spark creativity, optimize design concepts, and design innovative products for the present and the future. The lab will engage with various internal teams across the world to create globally-impacting designs by collecting data, developing models, and applying computations.We are looking for talented designers and creative technologists to join our group and bring new energy to our process. You should be ready to help at all stages of product design, from identifying unmet and latent needs, discovering new design opportunities, designing new product concepts to applying technology creatively to solve real user problems and create radically new experiences that re-imagine the way we interact with products.Position Summary:Interaction Designer is responsible for creating beautiful, functional, and desirable interfaces and services across a wide array of technologies. You will need to understand how people use products, systems, or services to craft the desired user experience. Ability to understand all the touch-points and be capable of using research insights to build customer-centric solutions that define working principles for UX, products, services, and technologies.We are interested in passionate and self-motivated individuals who are comfortable in a highly fluid environment. You will bring drive, smarts, and curiosity; we will provide the environment for you to thrive and grow.Position Responsibilities:Conceptualize, visualize, and develop ideas for products and take them from germinal to shippableWireframing, conceptualizing, rapid prototyping, user-testing, interaction design, and visual designCollaboration! Work on products and features in close collaboration with other Designers and EngineersCrafting experiences that accomplish appropriately set goals successfullyBuilding ideas that turn complex and confusing into simple and understandableDeveloping various fidelity prototypes for iterative design throughout the projectKnowing how to ask the right questions based on learning objectives and conducting user testing alone and/or with peersExtending beyond expectations to push ideas forwardTravel International and Domestic and work overtime when neededRequired Skills:Bachelor’s Degree/Master’s Degree preferred in Design, HCI, Product Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience8+ years of UX Design with Project Management/Leadership, User experience/InteractionUnderstand user behaviors and interactions of products and services and create compelling product solutions based on their behaviorsStrong HCI (human-computer interaction) skills and strong user research appetiteStrong understanding of design thinking, design principles, and experience design methodologies and their applicationsDesign hypothesis development, prototyping & testing, sketching & visualizing bold ideas and user scenariosIdentify new opportunities and business value for UX innovation and differentiation with technology enablersPitching and communicating the UX/UI concept to stakeholdersDocumentation creation: Scenarios, Wireframes, Visual Design, low & high-fidelity mockups, and prototypesTime management skills, attention to detail, and ability to think and act strategically and proactivelyBe clear, concise, have a transparent communication style, willing to take action, and open to starting a project, idea, concept from scratchOur total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.Base Pay Range:

$183,100 — $251,950 USDAdditional InformationEssential Job FunctionsThis position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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