Requisition ID: 68275 

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at  

The team you will be a part of

Whirlpool Corporation is looking for a talented Senior 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. 

This role in summary

As a Senior UX Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping the user experience for our products. You'll be responsible for leading design projects, mentoring junior team members, and advocating for user-centered design throughout various cross-functional projects.

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, while maintaining high design standards within the team.

• 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.

• 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.

Mentor and Guide Junior Designers: Mentor and guide junior designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional growth

Minimum requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in a design role

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred skills and experiences

• Advanced knowledge of UX/UI fundamentals, usability, and accessibility principles.

• Advanced knowledge of Figma and working knowledge of design systems.

• Skills in communicating and influencing product design strategy.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead the design process through technical constraints as they apply to designing for multiple platforms and modalities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology or Engineering.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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.