UX Designer

$91,905 - $162,366/Yr

Marriott International - Montpelier, VT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Montpelier, VT

Accommodation

About the position

As a User Experience Designer at Marriott International, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital experiences for one of the most recognized hospitality brands in the world. This position is not just about creating visually appealing designs; it’s about understanding the user journey and ensuring that every interaction with Marriott.com is seamless and user-friendly. You will be part of a dynamic and talented User Experience & Design team that is dedicated to delivering best-in-class digital solutions. Your work will directly impact how guests interact with our services, making it essential to have a user-centric mindset and a passion for problem-solving. In this role, you will be responsible for producing a variety of design deliverables, including sketches, wireframes, personas, journey maps, and prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. You will collaborate closely with digital product teams to develop innovative solutions that address both user needs and business objectives. Your ability to balance these aspects will be crucial in creating designs that are not only functional but also enhance the overall guest experience. You will report to the Director of UX and Design and will be expected to contribute to the team’s vision for user experience across Marriott’s digital platforms. This includes participating in user acceptance testing to ensure that live products meet quality standards and user expectations. Your portfolio will be a key component of your application, showcasing your experience in UX and visual design, particularly in projects where simplicity and ease-of-use were prioritized. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, and possess strong communication skills to present ideas and designs effectively. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends and apply new knowledge to enhance your work, ensuring that Marriott remains at the forefront of digital innovation in the hospitality sector.

Responsibilities

• Produce sketches, wireframes, personas, journey maps, flows, designs, motion specs, Figma prototypes and/or presentations as needed to communicate experience design.
• Create both innovative high-level design concepts and development-ready designs with specifications.
• Present work clearly, citing industry best practices and data to support design decisions.
• Participate in user acceptance testing to ensure quality experiences on live digital products.
• Collaborate with other user experience sub-disciplines and teammates across the organization.
• Utilize software including Figma, AEM Storybook, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Reference Design System for appropriate patterns, components, and styles in user experience design work.
• Keep skills up-to-date on industry trends and apply new knowledge to job responsibilities.
• Understand web technologies and principles such as responsive design and front-end markup.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a UX designer or in a similar role.
• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in design or technology discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in user experience disciplines such as interaction design, visual design, motion/animation, and prototyping.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and analyze complex use cases.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and support speed-to-market delivery.
• Grounding in general usability and transactional design best practices.
• Understanding of atomic design framework.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large-scale global digital apps, websites, or other digital products in the commerce or travel space.
• Experience working with multi-brand design systems and using variables/tokenization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care flexible spending account.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Adoption expense reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Discounts at Marriott properties.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Childcare discounts.