Senior User Experience Designer

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Grimes (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Senior User Experience Designer to lead the design of intuitive, accessible digital experiences across Hy-Vee.com, the Hy-Vee mobile app, and other platforms.

You will drive complex projects with a focus on interaction design, research, and collaboration with product, engineering, and business partners. The role emphasizes independent project leadership, elevating UX maturity, and delivering high-quality design solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 6–9 years of related user experience design experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems and develop and execute design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX efforts on complex initiatives across the shopper journey.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders to define problems and shape solutions.
• Advocate for user-centered design practices and articulate the value of UX to partners.
• Plan, conduct, and synthesize user research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Create high-fidelity wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Facilitate design critiques and provide actionable feedback.
• Conduct usability testing and prioritize improvements.
• Translate research insights into clear design recommendations.
• Present design concepts and research findings to cross-functional audiences.
• Partner with developers to ensure design intent, accessibility, and quality.
• Contribute to and evolve the Design System and UX standards.
• Stay current on UX trends and accessibility guidelines.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

UX advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5–9 years UX design

Job description

Job Title: Senior User Experience Designer

Department: Information Technology

Pay Type: Salary

Revision Date: 01/2026

General Function

As a Senior User Experience Designer, you will lead the design of intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences that help make our customers’ lives easier, healthier, and happier. You will play a key role in shaping user-centered solutions across Hy-Vee.com, the Hy-Vee mobile app, and other digital platforms. This role emphasizes strong interaction design, applied research, and strategic collaboration across product, engineering, and business partners. Senior Designers are expected to independently drive complex projects, influence design decisions, and elevate UX maturity across teams.

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Senior User Experience Manager

Direct Reports: None

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead UX efforts on complex initiatives across the shopper journey
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders to define problems and shape solutions
• Advocate for user-centered design practices and articulate the value of UX to partners
• Plan, conduct, and synthesize user research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods
• Create high-fidelity wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Facilitate and contribute to design critiques, providing thoughtful and actionable feedback
• Conduct and analyze usability testing to identify and prioritize improvements
• Translate research insights and data into clear design recommendations
• Present design concepts and research findings to cross-functional audiences
• Partner with developers to ensure design intent, quality, and accessibility standards are met
• Contribute to and help evolve the Design System and UX standards
• Stay current on UX trends, best practices, and accessibility guidelines

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• 6–9 years of related user experience design experience

Physical Requirements

Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.

Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: operating a computer, occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking.

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: meeting with customers, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
• Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions.

Working Conditions

The duties for this position are performed in a general or remote office setting. There is ongoing pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Financial Responsibility

None

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.