Senior UX Designer: Data Engineering & Architecture (Big data)

Apple - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior UX Designer for Data Engineering & Architecture at Apple is responsible for creating engaging and insightful user experiences through data visualization. This role involves transforming complex datasets into intuitive dashboards and reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accessibility and performance optimization in designs. The designer will play a crucial role in enhancing decision-making processes by making data easily understandable and visually appealing for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create intuitive and visually compelling charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations to present complex data clearly and effectively.
• Conduct user research to understand the target audience, their behaviors, and preferences regarding data consumption.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate the structure, flow, and interaction of data-heavy applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and developers, to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with project goals.
• Conduct usability testing for data visualization components, iterating on designs based on user feedback and data analytics.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system focused on data visualization standards.
• Ensure that all visualizations and user experiences are accessible to users with diverse needs, aligning with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG).
• Apply tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Tableau, D3.js, and others to design and prototype data visualization-based experiences.
• Work with engineering to ensure that designs are optimized for performance and responsiveness across devices.

Requirements

• Overall 10+ years of experience in Design.
• 5+ years experience with Data & Analytics teams to create data and insights centric designs for decision intelligence.
• Proven track record of creating intuitive dashboards, reports, and other data-focused products.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a user-first mentality.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful stories.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative attitude and experience working in a cross-functional team.