UX Designer — Fixed Term Contract
Who we are
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!
What we do
TTD User Experience (UX) brings together skilled teams of UX Designers, Researchers, and Writers. Our role is pivotal in understanding user behaviors and shaping our products. We collaborate closely with engineering and product management to craft products that not only serve users but also contribute to TTD’s success.
As a UX Designer, you'll use user-centered design methods to create engaging user experiences from concept to execution. Working in close collaboration with your partners, you’ll play a pivotal role in building innovative products that empower our users and transform the digital advertising industry.
What you’ll do:
- Champion a user-centered design approach, passionately understanding and advocating for the needs and preferences of our users.
- Support planning and vision on key company initiatives by collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, writers and senior designers.
- Execute design concepts by creating wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes, developing intuitive and efficient user interfaces aligned with industry best practices.
- Transform broad, conceptual ideas into valuable user experiences that seamlessly blend functionality with ease-of-use.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and fellow designers, to bring designs to life and ensure a cohesive experience.
- Own the entire design process, including interaction and visual design, for complex features and platform areas.
- Support the planning and execution of usability testing sessions, gathering valuable feedback from users and iterating on designs based on user insights.
- Provide implementation guidance to engineers, ensuring features maintain high quality and alignment with the design vision.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system, ensuring consistency and scalability of design elements and patterns across the platform.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our designs remain innovative and competitive.
Who you are:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of professional UX Design experience.
- Proficiency in Figma.
- Experienced working across organizational boundaries and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to making our job application process accessible to everyone and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability or medical condition and require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]
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