Product Experience (UX) Designer

Overview

The Product Experience (UX) Designer helps create products that are easy to use, visually appealing, and aligned with customer needs. This role gathers feedback from users, studies how people interact with products, and develops solutions that improve the overall customer experience. Design user operation for on-board product GUI (graphic user interface) and connected App’s. The UX Designer works closely with cross-functional teams to guide design decisions and support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Research customer needs and behaviors to help shape product features and user experiences.
• Gather feedback through surveys, interviews, and product testing activities.
• Review customer usage data and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create user profiles, customer journeys, and visual concepts that help teams understand customer needs.
• Develop design standards and guidelines to support a consistent user experience across products and platforms.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design ideas clearly.
• Present recommendations and project updates to leadership and business teams.
• Partner with Product Planning, Industrial Design, Engineering, and other departments to support project goals.
• Manage UX projects from concept through completion while meeting established timelines.
• Provide guidance and recommendations that improve product usability, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation that communicate project results and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in UX design, digital media, product design, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Overflow.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, and in-person attendance is required. The position requires the use of standard office equipment, including computers and keyboards. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.

About Sharp Manufacturing Company of America

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products, who was recently honored as one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. SHCA includes the manufacturing of premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers. 

Employee Perks 

• Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision).
• 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. 
• Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
• Training and professional development.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability - veteran.

As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision-making.  We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered.  Local candidates only, please.