What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, User Experience position at Xperi?
Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer electronics, connected cars and digital content titles, we make entertainment more immersive, driving more intelligent and every interaction seamlessly personalized through our renowned consumer brands: DTS®, HD Radio™, IMAX® Enhanced and TiVo®.
Xperi (NASDAQ: XPER) is a publicly traded technology company headquartered in San Jose, CA with over 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Come join a thriving team where you can play an integral role in shaping the future of entertainment technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary UX Design Team.
- Oversee design and innovation for multiple product lines and platforms – including mobile, TV, web, and automobile.
- Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Business Development, and other internal stakeholders to contribute to product requirements and to ensure alignment with roadmaps.
- Foster an efficient and collaborative design practice to deliver extraordinary experiences for our customers and users.
- Influence how design and user research are included early in the product definition phase across all business groups.
- Champion and advocate a user-centered design methodology at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in Product Design.
- 5 years of leading UX teams that excel in innovation, creativity, and attention to detail.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Design, UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Experience leading and directing cross-functional and multi-geographic teams.
- Proven track record in shipping products and services that are known for their delightful experience and ease of use.
- Expert knowledge and experience with driving and applying user-centered design processes while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, and User Research.
- Successfully combined a coherent design process with Agile development processes.
- Organized and able to guide multiple, complex design projects efficiently.
- A passion for shipping usable, convenient, beautiful, friction-less experiences.
Life @ Xperi:
At Xperi, we value People, Customers, Performance and Innovation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees have a voice and sense of belonging, feel safe and valued, and are acknowledged for how their unique differences contribute to organizational culture and business outcomes.
Our employees and their families are important to us, and our comprehensive pay, stock and benefits programs reflect that. Xperi supports personal well-being, builds financial security and enables employees to share in our collective success.
Rewards include:
- Competitive compensation (salary, equity and bonuses) and comprehensive benefits designed to foster work-life balance, care for your health, protect your finances and help you save and invest for the future.
- Generous paid time away from work, including flexible time off, holidays and sick time, health and wellness initiatives, and a charitable match program to help you give back to your community.
- Great perks, which vary by location and can be site-specific: employee discounts, transportation reimbursements, subsidized cafes and fitness facilities.
- A flexible, hybrid work environment combining the best of in-office collaboration and community-building along with the benefits of working from home.