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Job Description
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute, and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
How we LEAD:
Reporting to the VP of eCommerce, the Director of UX/UI Design is a newly created position within eCommerce. The position will be responsible for advancing UX disciplines for the development & implementation of features across UMG storefronts. It will be an opportunity to significantly influence product development and strategy at a critical time, as UMG looks to upgrade and unify its eCommerce efforts globally. This role will deliver consistent and high-quality user experiences and interactions for our customers across the platform for all eCommerce activities at UMG. If you love music – this is a unique opportunity to influence how UMG interacts with artists and their fans.
How you’ll CREATE:
Partner with our Product, Creative, Merchandising, and Engineering teams to provide a consistent and high-quality user experience for our customers across the platform
Help evolve UX process and standards to support frontend optimization and new feature development to power our portfolio of US-based artist US store
Oversee a team of UX designers & information architects to drive improvements across UMG’s ecommerce business
Collaborate in product innovation & ideation sessions, rapidly designing and evolving ideas with eCommerce teams
Design assets from initial concept (user flows & wireframes) and contribute to final implementation (web-optimized assets)
Grow user testing and A/B testing disciplines to drive UX and product decisions
Coordinate the build and use of a design system to drive best practices
Bring your VIBE:
5+ years of experience working with UX/UI designs in an eCommerce environment
Deep understanding of UX & UI in an eCommerce environment
Experience as a design leader within a fast-paced and collaborative software environment
Experience collaborating with Designers, Product Managers, Researchers, Engineers, Content Strategists and Business Stakeholders throughout the design process
Outstanding conceptual and interaction design skills with a track record of designing and shipping successful platform experiences
A portfolio highlighting projects that demonstrate experiences contributing to digital interfaces using best practices
Experience defining overall UX for technical experiences, components library, and systems for reuse across multiple products
Ability to communicate concepts across different audiences and varying levels of the organization to influence product design strategy
Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Shopify a plus
Perks Playlist:
Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings Plan with company matching
Flexible Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays, 2 week “Winter Break” & Wellness Fridays (year-round)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of service)
Robust Employee Assistance Program (for you and your loved ones
Annual Well-Being Allowance which includes Fitness, Travel, Home Enhancements, Nutrition, and Spa Treatment Reimbursements
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All UMG employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test before entering any Company offices unless they have been approved for an exemption or unless prohibited by applicable law.
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
