Senior UX Designer

San Francisco, California

Gap Inc.
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About the Role

As a Senior User Experience Designer for E-commerce experiences in the Japanese market, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how our customers interact with our multi-billion-dollar portfolio of global brands. You'll be at the forefront of crafting intuitive and engaging experiences that drive business success and delight users.

Your Impact:

Lead the Design Journey: From initial research and journey mapping to high-fidelity designs and iterative development, you'll own the complete design process in a dynamic Agile environment.

Drive Innovation: Participate in exploratory design sprints, create user flows, and develop prototypes that push the boundaries of eCommerce.

Influence and Inspire: Communicate your design vision with clarity and passion, leading design discussions and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle the intricacies of physical and digital retail, leveraging your expertise to create seamless and efficient user experiences.

Champion User Empathy: Bring your passion for understanding user needs and your commitment to creating truly exceptional experiences.

We're looking for a Senior UX Designer who:

Possesses exceptional interaction and visual design skills.

Utilizes user data, insights, and research to inform design decisions and optimize experiences.

Excels at communicating design thinking and rationale.

Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.

Has a proven track record of delivering impactful user experiences.

Is driven by a deep passion for user empathy and creating fantastic digital experiences.

A resume and portfolio are required upon application to this position. Be prepared to present and speak to previous and relevant work during interviews.

What You'll Do

  • Own the End-to-End Design Process:

    • Lead the design journey from initial research and journey mapping to high-fidelity designs and iterative development within a dynamic Agile environment.

    • Conduct usability testing and research to identify pain points and areas for improvement, iterating on designs to optimize the user experience.

  • Drive Innovation and Strategic Vision:

    • Participate in exploratory design sprints, create user journeys, and develop prototypes that push the boundaries of eCommerce.

    • Drive innovation by exploring new ideas, technologies, and design trends that enhance digital experiences and differentiate our brands.

    • Apply systems thinking principles to design holistic, cohesive experiences across multiple touchpoints and channels.

  • Influence, Collaborate, and Communicate Effectively:

    • Communicate your design vision with clarity and passion, leading design discussions and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

    • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers, brand partners) to drive consensus and achieve project goals.

    • Present design solutions with confidence and clarity, advocating for user-centered design principles.

  • Solve Complex Problems and Champion User Needs:

    • Solve complex challenges within enterprise applications, leveraging your expertise to create seamless and efficient user experiences.

    • Be customer Obsessed and human-centered and maintain a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors, prioritizing user-centered design principles in all aspects of your work.

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes and objectives, identifying customer needs and business requirements.

    • Use a data-driven approach to problem-solving, leveraging user research, analytics, and feedback to inform design decisions.

  • Leverage Data and Optimize Experiences:

    • Utilize user data, analytics, and research insights to inform design decisions and optimize user experiences.

  • Demonstrate Strong Self-Management and Leadership:

    • Manage your time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    • Take ownership of your work and demonstrate a proactive and self-driven approach to problem-solving.

  • Cultivate a Positive and Collaborative Culture:

    • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive team culture, characterized by trust, respect, and openness.

    • Share knowledge, insights, and best practices with team members to foster continuous learning and growth.

  • Deliver Brand-Aligned Visual Excellence:

    • Demonstrate mastery of visual design principles and a high bar for craft, creating engaging and visually appealing interfaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Who You Are

  • 7 to 9 years of experience designing for web and mobile, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your experience creating user-centered design solutions.

  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Miro, Excel or other team management tools.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Fluency in Japanese language and/or experience with Japanese business teams is a plus.

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Date Posted: 09 May 2025
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