Distinguished Experience Architect

Job Requisition ID #25WD89110Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a Distinguished Experience Architect to join our Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) division. As a visionary leader, you will focus on experience architecture, design strategy, and organizational alignment to unify and modernize our Building Design products. You will integrate design, make, data, and people across the entire AEC lifecycle, driving the future of design by fostering a modern and innovative experience for our users. In this position, you will report to the Director, Experience Design, AEC.Prefer candidates in Portland, OR or Boston, MA to work hybrid/remote.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary user experience leader for Building Design products, defining actionable strategies that unify business, technology, and customer priorities.Creates business impact by clarifying the most important business issues and outcomes.Own system-level experience architecture, which spans platforms, helps drive system architecture and broad product strategy.Drive implementation of new processes and standards for systems thinking across organizations.Drive design cohesion, unification, and modernization across AEC initiativesExhibit collaborative leadership across multiple functions and broad-reaching cross-product initiativesPartner with design managers to build high-performing teams and evolve design practices. Providing mentorship and coaching for other designers and on complex and critical projects.Engage executive leadership and the organization with IA thought leadershipCollaborate with customers, executive stakeholders, designers, engineers, and product managersStay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure Autodesk's products remain innovative and competitiveMinimum Qualifications15+ years’ experience in user experience design or related fieldExpertise in human-centered design, information architecture, user research, design systemsAbility to advocate for a shared design vision that aligns to customer and business priorities with diverse audiences, including senior executivesMastery of effective communication and storytelling strategies.Extensive facilitation experience to choose design thinking principles and processes with clear outcomes.Recognized both internally and externally for mastery of information architecture theory, practice, research methodologies, and strategies.Ability to work in agile and fast-moving design environmentExperience in creating influential relationships within and across product groupsPreferred QualificationsPassion for AEC and empowering professionalsFamiliarity with Autodesk AEC products or competitive productsProven experience working at a large-cap SaaS companyExperience driving large-scale design unification across multiple verticals or productsDemonstrated innovation through patents, publications, conference presentations, etc.Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. 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