Designer 2026 ELH

Introduction

A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms

our customer’s challenges into solutions.

Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to

creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our

customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so

the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.

We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of

our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software

products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.

IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and

Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth

and innovation thrive.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for Product Designers to join our global design organization and help

build intuitive, accessible, and visually engaging experiences for AI-enabled and

cloud-based products. In this role, you will collaborate with designers, researchers,

developers, and product managers to translate user insights into thoughtful interfaces

that empower users to work smarter. You will contribute across the full design lifecycle,

creating patterns, prototypes, and polished design assets that support innovative

enterprise solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Transform research insights into wireframes, workflows, and development-ready
  
  

prototypes.

• Create high-fidelity mockups, visual assets, icons, and design patterns that bring
  
  

clarity and delight to user interfaces.

• Contribute to the evolution of design systems, patterns, and best practices.
• Work closely with developers to ensure feasibility and consistency across experiences.
• Design end-to-end scenarios, flows, and interactions for complex business processes.
• Participate in design critiques, provide constructive feedback, and iterate based on
  
  

input.

• Understand user and business context to ensure design decisions support product
  
  

goals.

• Collaborate with research, content design, engineering, and product teams.
• Plan and facilitate virtual or in-person Design Thinking workshops.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Exposure to Human-Centered Design: Familiarity with design principles that prioritize user needs and emotions in the creation of products and services.
• Experience with User Research Methods: Knowledge of research methods and facilitation techniques to explore user needs and uncover emotional connections with products and services.
• Understanding of Emotional Design: Awareness of how to craft emotional design through the influence of visceral impact, behavioral influence, and reflective consequence.
• Familiarity with Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Exposure to working with various stakeholders to ensure design solutions meet user needs and business goals.
• Basic Understanding of Design Principles: Knowledge of design principles that balance practical and aesthetic considerations in the creation of products and services.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Ability to solve user experience challenges using mockups, prototypes, and interaction
  
  

patterns.

• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, or
  
  

similar.

• Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, and color theory.
• Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and modern design principles.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a dynamic team environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating UI/UX thinking and visual design work.