Lab Summary

Are you passionate about transforming bleeding-edge technologies into services that will impact millions in our daily lives? At Mobile Platform Solutions (MPS), we are looking for a passionate senior design strategist to share their creative vision and to build applications and services for Samsung's array of devices spanning mobile, wearables, IoT, TVs, appliances, etc. As a Design Strategist, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our products by combining strategic insights with user-centered design principles. Your expertise will drive the development of new product and creative ideas that enhance the Samsung Knox ecosystem and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Come join the Samsung MPS team and be a leader in bringing futuristic services to life!

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Senior Design Strategist to join our team. This role requires a UX designer or UX researcher with a strategic mindset, capable of translating complex business challenges into actionable design solutions. You will lead the ideation and exploration of new product directions, ensuring they align with organizational goals and user needs within a B2B environment.

Position Responsibilities

Conceptualize, document, visualize and develop ideas for B2B experience and products and take them from early development to shippable
Work on experience, products and features in close collaboration with other stakeholders like researchers, product managers and engineers
Drive the ideation and exploration of new product and creative ideas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Know an abundance of secondary research sources (visual, trend, tech, etc.), quickly immerse in a range of topics, and translate findings into a unique point of view on where business should go to (and why)
Expected to lead projects and engage with a variety of stakeholders to get input and assess options
Articulate design vision through prototyping, scenario modeling, strategic roadmaps, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, etc.
Creating well-structured, strategic, and inspiring narratives for entire deliverables, and works with the rest of the team to support the narrative
Conduct ideation for concept development, and lead brainstorms with teammates
Confidently engage with lab heads and other stakeholders to socialize concepts, understand feasibility, and gather requirements
Possess outstanding visual (image finding, designing visual information), written, and spoken communication skills to create compelling presentations that are bold, clear, and captivating
Manage work from end to end as an individual contributor

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree required or Master's Degree preferred in Design, HCI, Product Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
10+ years of design strategy leadership, with User Research or User Experience as a foundation
Experience in identifying emerging opportunities and delivering via new products or services
A clear understanding of user-centered design processes and proven methodologies for identifying and solving problems
Comfort and experience with research, including, not limited to, use of ethnographic research, market research, interviewing, survey design, data analysis, and project management
Document, visualize results of research, strategy and new ideas, high fidelity user scenarios
Storytelling skills and the ability to create compelling narratives using visual tools like PowerPoint, Keynote, and/or Figma
Able to present and defend ideas to the internal team, and help critique and push the rest of the team to better work
Experience and a proven ability to think commercially, strategically, and creatively
Time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to think and act strategically and proactively
Be clear, concise, have transparent communication style, willing to take action, and open to starting a project, idea, concept from scratch
Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of agile development processes and iterative design practices in a B2B context

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role's function and location as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$192,300—$264,550 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

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Senior, Design Strategist

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