Advisory UX Designer

Advisory UX Designer, IBM Corporation, Austin, TX (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted).

• Lead the end‑to‑end design strategy for security services to ensure experiences are scalable, accessible, and aligned with company’s security vision.
• Define and deliver enterprise‑grade, scalable user experiences for complex security workflows.
• Drive design initiatives across multiple products and influence product roadmaps.
• Implement advanced design techniques and leverage AI‑driven patterns to enhance automation, personalization, and security awareness.
• Identify and resolve UX gaps across workflows using design thinking and domain expertise to shape long‑term product evolution.
• Serve as a cloud security UX expert, embed domain expertise into key strategic design decisions to ensure informed and impactful outcomes.
• Plan and lead user research efforts, translating findings into actionable design improvements and new product opportunities.
• Represent user perspectives in cross‑functional discussions and ensure accessibility, usability, and security are prioritized throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and security architecture teams to align user needs with technical feasibility and business objectives.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops with internal teams and enterprise clients to inform product roadmap direction.
• Analyze customer business challenges to inform and guide effective design decisions.
• Monitor emerging trends in UX, AI, and cloud security to inspire and drive ongoing innovation.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high‑quality results in a demanding environment.
• Create high‑fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed specifications to ensure seamless development and implementation.
• Conduct post‑launch evaluations and enhance the user experience based on feedback.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional support.
• Advocate for user needs and accessibility at every stage of the product development process.
• Advocate for a culture of collaboration, design excellence, and continuous growth.
• Utilize key tools and methodologies:
  Figma Design Tool, User‑Centered Design Methodology, Security‑Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, Design Thinking Methods.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Human‑Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Information Science, Web Design, Graphic Design, or related field. (Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree.)

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a UX Designer or related role, including utilization of Figma Design Tool, User‑Centered Design Methodology, Security‑Driven UX, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Frameworks, Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) Frameworks, and Design Thinking Methods.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end UX design for complex workflows and security‑focused products.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.

Salary: $153,109 to $180,000 per year. Full‑time. (Job ).