Search JobsJob DescriptionWhy will you enjoy this new opportunity?We are looking for a user experience designer to join our global team. As part of a highly collaborative group of creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation, you will build intuitive, and meaningful products in the space of cloud computing. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional product teams across the globe to create human-centered experiences. You will become comfortable engaging with customers, partners, and internal teams in both small and large group settings and be amazed at your opportunity for growth within a global technology organization.As you join VMware, you will help grow a company that makes meaningful and significant technology solutions and is committed to being a "force for good" in technology. Our mission is to become the trusted foundation for accelerating innovation in an unpredictable world. VMware software is essential for making the applications and devices your family and friends use every day a reality. Which means your work is essential for transforming everywhere.Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?Within the 30 days you will:Meet your immediate team and cross-functional partnersGet familiar with the tools and processes the design team leverages in day-to-day operationsLearn about the cloud computing and infrastructure industryLearn the VMW vision, strategy and high-level product familyGet familiar with our work-tracking toolsWithin 60 days you willDig deeper into the specific product your team focuses on and how it connects to the rest of the ecosystem,Learn about the competitor space for your product and understand the existing designs created by your teamGet familiar with our design and component systemsWithin 90 days you willGet familiar with accessibility guidelines and review processesStart contributing through designing smaller projects in collaboration with your design team,Within 6 months you willLead design for a specific area in your product and drive collaboration with your cross-functional partnersWithin 12 months you willBe a subject-matter expert in your areaWill be collaborating across products to make sure user experience is aligned and consistent within the features you are working onThe Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?Closely collaborating with your design team as well as the product management and engineering teams to identify product vision and goalsPartner with user experience researchers to talk directly with customers to understand their needs, goals, and motivationsConceptualize and define an end to end design strategy that supports customer needs and business goals. Ideate detailed stories and user flows illustrating the solutionClosely collaborate with a geographically diverse design team to co-design while ensuring consistency across the suite of products and servicesAdvocate user needs throughout the development lifecycle in an agile, iterative environment to ensure problem : solution fitVerify and improve on designs through reviews, validations and formal usability testing with end usersBecome a subject matter expert with the ability to understand the latest architecture, technology, solution, and market trends as well as competitive offerings related to cloud computingDefine end to end workflows and analyzing user flowsCommunicate simple user stories illustrating solutionsCreate realistic, animated prototypes for your designsWorking in a growing agile environment, constantly iterating on work and working through slower and faster cycles of delivery for new products and featuresTake ownership of your work and initiative to execute on ideas. You are expected to be self-motivated and self-reliant.What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?You will be part of the central design organization that reports to the VP of Design, under OCTO (Office of the CTO). You will work in a smaller team of 3-5 people with weekly check-ins with your direct manager, regular team meetings for the project as well as monthly all-hands with the larger design organization.Where is this role located?The role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from a local VMware office in Bulgaria and remote depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined with your future manager. You will be expected to live within a reasonable non-daily commute of the office. What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family TypesGenerous Time Off Programs40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your communityRethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilitiesFinancial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classesThis job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law. Search Jobs
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