Requisition ID: 63938 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool Corporation is looking for a talented Analyst UX Designer to join our Global User Experience Design organization. At Whirlpool we believe in having people as our central focus, both our users and our employees. Our User Experience team takes pride in having a pulse check on what our users really want while riding the waves of emerging technologies. As a team member you will be crafting experiences that will make the lives of millions of consumers around the globe a whole lot easier and delightful right in their homes! You will have the freedom to explore sound, light, graphics, written and spoken language, motion, sensors and remote capabilities to craft a symphony for a solution.

Your responsibilities will include Lead and Drive UX Design: Lead the design and development of intuitive and engaging user experiences for Whirlpool's connected home appliances and services across mobile and product platforms.Champion User-Centered Design: Advocate for user needs throughout the entire product development lifecycle, influencing product strategy and ensuring a user-centric approach is embedded in all decisions.Conduct and Lead User Research: Lead and conduct in-depth user research, including user interviews, usability testing, and ethnographic studies, to deeply understand user needs and pain points.Develop and Deliver High-Quality Design Solutions: Create compelling and intuitive user interfaces for Whirlpool's connected home appliances and services across mobile and product platforms.Collaborate Effectively: Lead cross-functional design discussions and presentations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.Develop and Refine Design Systems: Lead the development and refinement of robust and scalable design systems across Whirlpool's various brands, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all touchpoints.Develop and Maintain Design Standards: Establish and maintain high design standards within the team, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.Communicate Compelling Design Solutions: Effectively communicate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders through journey maps, high-fidelity prototypes, and presentations.Explore and Leverage Emerging Technologies: Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technologies in the IoT space, such as voice UIs, AI, and the Internet of Things, and translate them into innovative user experiences.Develop Multi-Sensory Designs: Explore and integrate multi-sensory experiences (e.g., sound, haptics, light) into product interactions where appropriate, creating more engaging and immersive user experiences.Mentor and Guide Junior Designers: Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional growth.Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree in Design (e.g., UX, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design) or a related fieldProfessional experience in a design role.Advanced knowledge of UX/UI fundamentals, usability, and accessibility principles.Advanced knowledge of Figma and working knowledge of design systems.Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skillsRelentless problem-solver with a drive for continuous improvement.Highly collaborative, curious, and intentional in your approach.Advanced EnglishPreferred skills and experiences Master's Degree in DesignWhat we offer

_Wedding bonus;
_Subsidy at accredited pharmacies for the purchase of prescribed medications;
_Access to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests;
_Discount on products through Compra Certa;
_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more);
_Gympass;
_Employee Support Program, providing 24-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees;
_Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market;
_Services available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room;
_Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
_Food voucher; 
_Meals on-site;
_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
_Extended maternity/paternity leave.
Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/

Additional information

This position is located at Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina state and an important industrial, financial and commercial center of the south region of Brazil. Here in this factory is centered the production of refrigerators, freezers, dryers, water purifiers and B.Blend machines. Also, here it's the base of the global product research and development team in Brazil for the refrigeration, air conditioning, water purifiers, cooking and eletronic areas.

Please submit your resume in english and also add your portfolio*

 

Portfolio Criteria*

Showcase a strong portfolio of successful projects: Include a diverse portfolio that demonstrates experience across a range of projects and industries.Demonstrate leadership & mentorship (if applicable): Showcase projects where you mentored junior designers or led design projects.Highlight strategic thinking & innovation: Demonstrate your ability to think strategically and develop innovative design solutions that address user needs and business goals.Show a deep understanding of user research & data: Demonstrate your ability to use user research data to inform design decisions and measure the impact of your work.Demonstrate consideration of user needs, business goals, and technical constraints: Provide specific examples of how you successfully balanced these competing factors in your design work, leading to successful and impactful outcomes.Demonstrate awareness of success metrics: Show how you defined and measured success metrics for your projects.

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.