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At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Cox Automotive is looking for a talented and passionate Senior UX Interaction Designer to join our User Experience team in Atlanta. In this role, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team that is tasked with creating outstanding consumer experiences for the Autotrader and other Cox Automotive brands. Working with colleagues from Product Management and Engineering, you will conduct research with consumers and clients to inform the creation of flows, wireframes, and low-resolution prototypes. In addition to that you will also work with outside vendors on crafting an ideal experience for the private seller and additional Autotrader sites that focus on special categories like motorcycles, RVs, and classic vehicles. The Cox Automotive work environment is highly collaborative and requires excellent communication skills and a keen ability to build and foster strong partnerships through an open and transparent working style.

A great candidate would have experience designing for consumers across devices and influencing others in a team environment. To be successful in this role one will need to have a passion and curiosity for seeking out ways to delight users and reduce their frustrations that may exist today. This role advocates for user-centered design techniques and data-driven decision processes.

Our UX organization is comprised of a diverse mix of disciplines from Design to Research to Content Strategy. The group is deeply embedded in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment and has a substantial impact on the experience and the business.  If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, let’s talk!  

Responsibilities

Conduct and participate in UX Design discovery activities 

Create impactful design solutions that meet real user needs

Rapidly iterate on low-resolution designs, including wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes, that effectively demonstrate testable product concepts

Deliver comprehensive interactive designs that make complex tasks easier and align with best practices in the market

Present design work to peers and business leaders to gain consensus

Collaborate with product, technology, and outside vendors to identify and solve real user problems

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience creating page flows, site maps, wireframes, mockups, and related design documentation

2+ years of experience planning and conducting UX research and using findings to inform design deliverables

Demonstrated ability to create designs that meet user needs and achieve business results

Knowledge of current UX design strategies and trends across web and mobile platforms 

Experience designing for digital media experiences (web, mobile, apps, etc.) using user-centered design practices

Experience in iterative software delivery methodologies like Agile and Scrum 

Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to work on concurrent projects and quickly prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills

Independent self-starter

Attention to detail and follow-through on completion of tasks

Bachelor’s degree in Information Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent work experience required; Master’s degree a plus

Previous experience in the automotive industry or eCommerce a plus

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.  

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