DataDirect Networks (DDN.com) is a leading global provider of data storage and data management solutions at scale. We accelerate AI and High Performance Computing workflows and applications in data centers, private and public clouds, and at the edge. Thanks to our technology, over 11,000 customers realize significant efficiencies in their GPU and CPU compute farms, substantially reducing their data center power consumption and footprint. Utilizing highly optimized flash technology and AI-enabled software, our products power some of the largest and most demanding customers in the world in fields such as autonomous driving, AI chatbots, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, government, public sector, and research institutions, as well as generative AI and data analytics applications.

DDN is looking for an Associate UX Designer to join the UWF team. The team is responsible for driving product feature enhancements to improve the user experience across all DDN Products, and this role will play a crucial part in helping the organization realize wins.

The ideal candidate should incorporate best practices with the established DDN UWF philosophy, helping to create a best-in-class customer experience. The day-to-day will vary, but the right candidate is thoughtful, collaborative, and future-forward with a desire to see the tangible impact of his or her efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Support the UWF roadmap by designing experiences that help deliver our goals and are consistent with our brand. This includes partnering with the UX Architect to develop designs, identify edge cases, and conduct visual UAT.
• Help migrate the existing Design Systems files and mockups from InVision and Sketch to Figma
• Lead pilot for a Mobile enabled product, including designs for various products within the DDN portfolio.
• Collaborate with the UX Architect to conduct UX research to inform design iterations.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in product design, UI design, and UX design
• Degree in a relevant field required
• Proficient in Figma
• Experience designing for responsive web and iOS
• Strong portfolio featuring your design experience
• Solid understanding of web development practices
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Target Salary: $50,000/yr

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.