Senior UX Designer II

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!What you’ll do:Champion a user-centered design approach, passionately understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of our users.Support planning and vision on key company initiatives by collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists.Execute design concepts by creating wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes, developing intuitive and efficient user interfaces aligned with industry best practices.Transform broad, conceptual ideas into valuable user experiences that seamlessly blend functionality with visual delight.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and fellow designers, to bring designs to life and ensure a cohesive experience.Own the entire design process, including interaction and visual design, for complex features and platform areas.Support the planning and execution of usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users and iterating on designs based on user insights.Contribute to high-level strategic decisions alongside the product and executive teams.Provide precise implementation guidance to engineers, ensuring features maintain high quality and alignment with the design vision.Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system, ensuring consistency and scalability of design elements and patterns across the platform.Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our designs remain innovative and competitive.Mentor and coach junior UX designers, providing valuable guidance and support on design projects.Who you are:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience7+ years of professional UX design experienceStrong design sensibility and attention to detailProficiency in Figma for design and prototypingExperience in Agile or Scrum development environmentsA complex problem-solving mindsetExperience in leading design teams or design projectsStrong experience in UX/Product DesignAbility to work with various stakeholders and uncovering/understanding their needsExcellent communication skills and the ability to make compelling and clear design presentationsAbility to lead collaborative co-creation and ideation sessions with multiple stakeholdersMapping user journeys and interactive flowsWireframing capabilities for features and contentDeep understanding of user research and testingAbility to translate insights into tangible designEnhancing the design system, building new elements and componentsAdvanced hands-on mentality and willingness to innovateData and insights analysis to determine experience success metrics & KPIsDesign Strategy and ExecutionThe Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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