UI/UX Digital Product Designer

Date:  Aug 2, 2023

Location:  

Remote, Remote, US

Company:  Vail Resorts

Shift Type:  Year Round

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.

Job Summary

Do you have passion for delivering a digital experience that is effortless for your customer? Do you want to be challenged by your peers to be a better leader? At Vail Resorts, we strive to provide the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests by continuously investing in our employees. We are seeking an experienced UI/UX Product Designer who can connect the business needs with consumer behavior to unlock new revenue opportunities using our digital platforms.

The UI/UX Product Designer is responsible for managing multiple initiatives within the entire guest journey across all digital platforms including our resort websites, EpicPass.com, and EpicMix app. We are looking for a digital thought leader that has a strong grasp on best in class ecommerce design, UX best practices, digital trends, and the competitive landscape to inform the product vision. Ideally, you will are familiar with HTML and CSS (you will not code, but will have to take a look at the code at times).

The UI/UX Product Designer is an influential, cross-functional team leader responsible for driving significant and sustainable business growth by optimizing the user experience resulting in higher conversion. As part of the Digital Experience team, you bring a great attitude, and willingness to help all of our business lines succeed.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Corporate / Remote
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Year Round / Full Time
• The budgeted range starts at $74,100.00 - $96,465.00 + annual bonus.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders, product owners, and dev partners to create user focused design solutions
• Create deliverables that solve real user/business problems including: low/mid fidelity Wireframes, high fidelity development ready designs, and user testing prototypes
• Own the UX research to understand best practices in the market and user needs to create scalable and creative solutions.
• Balance the complex needs of the business and the best digital experience for the guests
• Ideate, design, and execute A/B test solutions to solve real friction points and help grow the business
• Help define and evolve the design system of a complex, customizable website network across multiple brands
• Lead design projects and present your work to stakeholders and team members
• Own and manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines in a dynamic environment
• See design through the entire process, from ideation to final execution. This includes performing desk checks to make sure the final product aligns with the intended design and functions
• Ensure that our designs meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

Job Requirements

• An analytical mind invested in collaborating on tough problems
• Experience with quick decision-making and rapid designs
• The ability to break down problems and work within constraints
• An open mind and a willingness to accept and give constructive feedback
• Flexibility and a positive attitude, and an eagerness to evolve
• Customer focused ecommerce experience
• Strong Figma skills, including experience with Variants, Libraries, Tokens, and Prototypes

The budgeted range starts at $74,100.00 - $96,465.00 + annual bonus.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak. 

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