UX Designer

John Deere; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K and retirement benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan

Job summary

John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group in Ankeny, IA, is seeking an experienced UX Designer to craft intuitive experiences for embedded agricultural equipment software. You will deliver wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and precise specifications while collaborating with product, engineering, and UX teams to align on goals.

The role emphasizes design thinking, workshop facilitation, and shaping user journeys across complex applications, with onsite work in Ankeny/Urbandale, IA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of UX and UI design experience.
• Expertise in Figma and Sketch.
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and effective user experiences for embedded systems used in agricultural equipment.
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups and detailed specifications.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and UX teams to align on user goals.
• Conduct design thinking workshops with stakeholder groups.
• Address complex applications, impediments, and user journeys.

Skills

UX design

Visual design

Design thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Human Factors

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Job ID

123773

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa- Ankeny
Function: User Experience (CA)
Title: UX Designer-123773
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a UX Designer forJohn Deere Intelligent Solutions Grouplocated in Ankeny, IA, orUrbandale, IA,you will:

• Design intuitive and effective user experiences for embedded systems used in agricultural equipment.
• Design wireframes, high-fidelity mockups and deliver detailed specification documents.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and UX teams to align on user experience goals.
• Conducting design thinking workshops with stakeholder groups.
• Creatively addressing complex applications, impediments, and user journeys.
• Collaborating with UX researchers on product discovery, design validation, first click testing, usability testing, interviews, and surveys.
• Presenting your design vision and recommendations to colleagues, management, and executives

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 3+ years of UX and UI design experience.
• Expertise in Figma and Sketch.
• Strong visual design skills and attention to detail.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience designing for embedded software.
• Experience using Adobe products.
• Agriculture knowledge/background.
• Strong track record of communicating and presenting effectively.
• Capacity to lead design discussions and influence stakeholders.
• A portfolio highlighting your design process and experience.
• Strong familiarity with incorporating branding and common design system components and guidelines into product experiences.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Design or Human factors

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.