Senior UX Interaction Designer
Say hello to possibilities.
It’s not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We’re RingCentral, and we’re happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role.
First, a little about us, we’re the global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing the nature of human interaction—giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
We’re a $1.5 billion company that’s growing at 30+% annually and we’re expanding our UX/UI Team to make sure we stay ahead of the competition.
We’re currently looking for:
The Senior UX Interaction Designer will work closely with one or more product teams on the desktop/web/mobile applications to develop a point of view on our users, their challenges, and the product features we need to deliver to meet their needs. Then, knowing what we want to do, you will design the interfaces we need to develop in order to deliver those features.
The successful candidate will have a deep portfolio of interaction design at all levels of fidelity from rough sketches to final spec documents, with a specific emphasis on the design and socialization of pattern libraries. You work equally well with designers and engineers, understanding the symbiosis that exists between the two. You adapt well to changing priorities and different flavors of projects, from forward-thinking initiatives to clearly defined projects that move fast and are quick wins for the team. You have a passion for design and innovation and understand that culture is the foundation of success in UX. You must be able to work independently on multiple projects, engaging at all levels of the organization from individual contributors to executive staff
As a Senior UX Interaction Designer, you will
Work with Product teams to build a deep understanding of our product family and our various end-user audiences
Lead the design for specific web product feature initiatives
Work with Visual Designers and pattern libraries to define how these features will be executed
Act as key liaison with the global engineering teams responsible for the implementation of the designs.
Promote a culture of empathy for the end-user, as seen through the focus on business objectives
Communicate your ideas to a broad audience
Your skills
Experience in cross-functional design and development teams creating web-based products
Proficiency in key design applications, and the knowledge of when to use which tools
Pen and paper, whiteboard and marker
Wireframes and Visual design tools, including Sketch
Prototyping tools, including Sketch, Abstract, Invision, and Principle
Communication tools, including Slack, QQ, and WhatsApp
Must-haves:
Self-driven, passionate, curious, love to stay connected with partners
Ability to work independently & efficiently
Have your own point of view, but is open and willing to take feedback and ideas from others and make it into something even better
Guide, shape, and improve team practices
Comfortable with vague requirements and uncertainty at times work with the PM to solidify it
Good to have:
Experience mentoring Junior designers
Run design workshops
Ample customer research experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in a Computer Science, Interaction Design, and/or Visual Communication Design discipline (Masters’ degree or equivalent work experience preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital product development such as apps, desktop, web, and/or digital ecosystems (7+ years preferred)
What we offer:
RingCentral offers all the work/life benefits you could ever want, (and none of the micromanagement.)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) and Commuter Benefits
401K match and ESPP
Flexible PTO
Wellness programs including 1:1 wellness coaching through Task Human and meditation guidance through Headspace
Paid parental leave and new parent gift boxes
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling sessions available 24/7
Rocket Lawyer services that provide legal advice, document creation and estate planning
Employee bonus referral program
RingCentral’s UX/UI team develops the features, interfaces, and designs that are helping redefine the way the world communicates. World-class research, design, and project management skills all help raise the technological bar, and power human connections. If you’re a talented, ambitious, creative thinker, our UX/UI team is the perfect environment to dream, produce and share your ideas with the world.
RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success. And don’t just take our word for it: we are recognized as the Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote, and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.
About RingCentral
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone™ (MVP™) global platform. More flexible and cost effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral® empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.
RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.