Sr UI & UX Designer - UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Lowell, MA
About the Job
Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
UKG is looking for an experienced and passionate User Experience Designer that advocates for User Centered Design while connecting our users with the value they seek. The candidate will be responsible for the overall usability and quality of one or more UKG products or features.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for design and a keen eye for details. They possess extraordinary UX/UI design skills and a proven experience of applying user-centered design principles. While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, they can grasp and distill user problems and translate them into delightful and engaging solutions.
As part of this role you work closely with key stakeholders to clearly identify the scope of the design work, the requirements and use cases; pitch concepts, present designs and advocate for the user experience across the organization.
If you are passionate about understanding user needs and contexts and can facilitate the discovery, documentation, and clearly communicate complex processes, we would love to hear from you.
About the role,
• Collaborating with User Researchers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Engineering partners to articulate and refine product requirements. Contributing to product-level design discussions, workshops, decision-making and documentation that support both user goals and business strategy
• Providing product teams with clear and actionable design guidance in the form of workflows, sketches (at a wide range of fidelity), mockups, wireframes, prototypes, etc.
• Creatively applying the principles and standards of our Design System in your practice, while contributing to its growth and evolution
• Testing concepts, performing task and user analysis, and assisting with user acceptance testing
• Delivering high-quality, well-documented work that is aligned to and synchronizes with your collaborators
• Champion customer-centric, responsive/adaptive design methodologies by Architecting, Designing and Supporting new interfaces/experiences
• Prototyping that succinctly illustrates hierarchy and navigation
#LI-Hybrid
About you,
Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years work experience with a focus on product and UX/UI design across a variety of platforms including web, mobile & tablets
• A passion for design and a great eye for detail
• Strong problem-solving and design thinking skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision)
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Degree in Human Factors, Engineering, Design, Graphic Design, Media Arts or similar.
+ A strong background in motion design is preferred for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences in both prototyping and production. Familiarity with tools like Adobe After Effects, Figma, Framer, and Principle are key. Expertise in these programs will play a key role in our design process, ensuring our solutions are both functional and delightful.
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $96900 to $139300, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
UKG is looking for an experienced and passionate User Experience Designer that advocates for User Centered Design while connecting our users with the value they seek. The candidate will be responsible for the overall usability and quality of one or more UKG products or features.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for design and a keen eye for details. They possess extraordinary UX/UI design skills and a proven experience of applying user-centered design principles. While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, they can grasp and distill user problems and translate them into delightful and engaging solutions.
As part of this role you work closely with key stakeholders to clearly identify the scope of the design work, the requirements and use cases; pitch concepts, present designs and advocate for the user experience across the organization.
If you are passionate about understanding user needs and contexts and can facilitate the discovery, documentation, and clearly communicate complex processes, we would love to hear from you.
About the role,
• Collaborating with User Researchers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Engineering partners to articulate and refine product requirements. Contributing to product-level design discussions, workshops, decision-making and documentation that support both user goals and business strategy
• Providing product teams with clear and actionable design guidance in the form of workflows, sketches (at a wide range of fidelity), mockups, wireframes, prototypes, etc.
• Creatively applying the principles and standards of our Design System in your practice, while contributing to its growth and evolution
• Testing concepts, performing task and user analysis, and assisting with user acceptance testing
• Delivering high-quality, well-documented work that is aligned to and synchronizes with your collaborators
• Champion customer-centric, responsive/adaptive design methodologies by Architecting, Designing and Supporting new interfaces/experiences
• Prototyping that succinctly illustrates hierarchy and navigation
#LI-Hybrid
About you,
Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years work experience with a focus on product and UX/UI design across a variety of platforms including web, mobile & tablets
• A passion for design and a great eye for detail
• Strong problem-solving and design thinking skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision)
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Degree in Human Factors, Engineering, Design, Graphic Design, Media Arts or similar.
+ A strong background in motion design is preferred for creating engaging and intuitive user experiences in both prototyping and production. Familiarity with tools like Adobe After Effects, Figma, Framer, and Principle are key. Expertise in these programs will play a key role in our design process, ensuring our solutions are both functional and delightful.
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $96900 to $139300, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.
Source : UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
