Senior User Experience Designer

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,837 - 84,070; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Training and mentorship

Voluntary insurance

Culture of innovation

Job summary

Sharp Electronics Corporation USA is seeking a senior UX Designer to lead the user experience process, develop concepts, conduct research, wireframes, and digital prototyping while guiding cross-functional teams.

The role focuses on user research, design judgment, and delivering measurable improvements across appliances and applications with strong collaboration with Product Planning, Industrial Design and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interactive visual design, graphics, industrial design, digital media, communications, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop new product specifications and user psychology.
• Create personas through user research and data.
• Create and implement surveys for direct customer feedback.
• Develop storyboards to reflect a typical customer.
• Analyze usage data and traffic patterns.
• Stay updated on competitor products and industry trends.
• Create style guides to define UI elements and communicate design ideas to developers.
• Use rough sketches to test multiple solutions and perform user testing.
• Develop and enhance digital interfaces for apps and software to improve usability and satisfaction.
• Document solutions for management and other functions.
• Lead UX projects from start to finish across departments.
• Guide UX strategy to ensure consistency across platforms and appliances.
• Consult with Planning, Industrial Design, Engineering and others on UX recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

UX design

User research

Prototyping

Figma

Overflow

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GFX software

Figma

Overflow

Job description

Overview

Lead, define, and shape the UX design process. Develop user experience concepts and specifications through collection, analysis, and synthesis of data guided by the special requirements between the consumer and product functionality. Prepare clear and concise recommendations by identifying strategy and content, user research, wire‑framing and digital prototyping, user‑testing and analytics, along with the usual set of requirements determined by the product application. Make decisions on user experience direction as part of the overall strategy.

Responsibilities

• Handle the conceptualization and development of new product specifications and user psychology. Create personas through user research and data.
• Create and implement surveys for direct customer feedback. Develop storyboards to reflect a typical customer. Analyze usage data and traffic patterns.
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends.
• Make style guides to define UI elements, communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers. Use rough sketches to experiment with multiple potential solutions to a problem. Perform user testing with the product in question. Have strong communication, presentation, and design judgment skills.
• Create and enhance digital interfaces for apps and software programs to make the experience more effortless and enjoyable for consumers. Boost customer satisfaction and build brand loyalty. This includes everything from smooth navigation to enhanced visual appeal.
• Must create the documentation necessary to convey the solution to management or other business functions through digital models and written reports.
• Drive UX projects from start to finish. Responsible for assigned projects, coordinating tasks with Product Planning, Industrial Design, Engineering and other departments. Maintain schedules to assure completion.
• Lead and guide the company’s UX strategy to ensure consistency among many platforms and appliances.
• Consult and advise Product Planning, Industrial Design, Engineering and other departments on UX recommendations and needed specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interactive visual design, graphics, industrial design, digital media, communications, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in UX Design, digital media, or related field.
• Familiar with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office with knowledge of UX and application programming. Familiarity with software GFX, Figma, and Overflow are a plus.

Physical Requirements

Work performed in an office environment, requiring the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards in close proximity to others. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and lift and carry parcels, packages, and other items.

About Sharp Manufacturing Company Of America

SMCA is the U.S. manufacturing facility for SHCA, the U.S. Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation. SHCA manufactures premium home appliances in Memphis, TN, together with sales, marketing and servicing of home electronics in Montvale, NJ. Leading products include Sharp Carousel, Microwave Drawer Ovens, SuperSteam ovens, and Plasmacluster Ion air purifiers.

Employee Perks

• Comprehensive, family‑friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive match and financial support tools.
• Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance).
• Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
• Training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal).
• Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

Compensation

$48,837 - $84,070 USD. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program‑specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Practices

Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer – minority – female – disability – veteran. As part of our recruitment process, Sharp Electronics may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in the recruiting process. These tools are used to support, and not replace, human decision‑making. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices, and all hiring decisions are made or reviewed by qualified personnel. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please.