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Job Description
Product Designer - Optimization Testing
(Draper In-Office)
About Upbound
Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Rent-A-Center, and Brigit that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
About The Position
We are searching for a dynamic Product Designer focused on optimization testing, to join our team as we deliver groundbreaking solutions in the ecommerce, retail, and fintech sectors. This in-office role offers the opportunity to drive and shape our A/B testing and optimization programs, using your design skills to develop usercentric products that align with our ambitious vision. This role requires a proactive collaborator who can engage diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance products across web platforms, native apps, and internal tools. By employing a broad spectrum of UX design and optimization/research techniques, this person will craft meaningful experiences that resonate with users. The ideal candidate is someone fueled by a passion for design, committed to continuous learning, and equipped with exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES
Upbound/Acima/Brigit are equal opportunity employers committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race.
Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Product Designer - Optimization Testing
(Draper In-Office)
About Upbound
Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Rent-A-Center, and Brigit that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
About The Position
We are searching for a dynamic Product Designer focused on optimization testing, to join our team as we deliver groundbreaking solutions in the ecommerce, retail, and fintech sectors. This in-office role offers the opportunity to drive and shape our A/B testing and optimization programs, using your design skills to develop usercentric products that align with our ambitious vision. This role requires a proactive collaborator who can engage diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance products across web platforms, native apps, and internal tools. By employing a broad spectrum of UX design and optimization/research techniques, this person will craft meaningful experiences that resonate with users. The ideal candidate is someone fueled by a passion for design, committed to continuous learning, and equipped with exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
KEY RESPOSIBILITIES
- Create designs for our A/B and optimization testing initiatives across our digital platforms.
- Participate in every phase of the design process as needed, with focus on continuous improvement, to ensure exceptional user experiences.
- Execute comprehensive UX A/B Testing and research to validate concepts and guide design choices.
- Develop scalable, highimpact designs that improve conversion rates and user engagement.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including product managers, product designers, optimization specialists, personalization specialists, analysts, data scientists, and engineers, to enhance product offerings.
- Utilize insights from user research and analytics to help product managers, optimization specialists, and personalization specialists improve feature performance and usability.
- Present and defend design decisions as needed to different teams and senior leadership, integrating constructive feedback into future iterations.
- Promote a team environment that values open communication and balances business & user outcomes.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in product design, UX/UI design, interaction design, prototyping, UX research or similar roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven track record of delivering usercentered design solutions, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
- Ability to design quickly and effectively for fast turnaround of A/B optimization tests.
- Proficient in designing for various platforms including web, iOS, and Android.
- Advanced skills in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and others.
- Strong skills in leveraging AI tools in the design process.
- Excellent communication skills, adept at articulating design concepts and rationales to stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.
- Experience working in agile design environments, with a solid history of shipped projects.
- Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated with the latest design trends and tools.
- Experience with marketing optimization and testing platforms, content design, or UX architecture is a plus.
- Competitive compensation
- Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) match, (5%/4%)
- DTO (discretionary time off)
- Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
- College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
- Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning
- On-site gym and showers
Upbound/Acima/Brigit are equal opportunity employers committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race.
Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.