Senior UX Designer

The UX team at Cricut is responsible for user research interaction design and visual design of software applications across desktop and mobile platforms. We design intuitive easy-to-use software that inspires our customers and helps them design and make unique personalized projects.  

The team is uniquely positioned with direct connections to the executive team and CEO - and we collaborate across the organization to ensure hardware content materials and software all work together to deliver awesome experiences. Our UX team members come from varied backgrounds and experience; all of us were drawn to the mission of empowering every person to be creative.  

If you are interested in helping people realize their creativity and enjoy working on consumer-facing software Cricut may have the dream job for you!  

We are looking for top-notch seasoned UX designers who are passionate curious and enjoy deep problem solving.  

As a senior UX designer within the UX team at Cricut youll create thoughtful and compelling user experiences for our desktop and mobile software products. Youll bring a user-centered approach to your work incorporating user input throughout the design process. Your work will happen in a highly collaborative environment where you will partner with visual designers product managers software developers industrial designers and colleagues from the Marketing and Creative teams.  

Responsibilities  

• Design clear flows and behaviors for native applications on both desktop and mobile devices.  
• Ensure systems thinking is brought to bear to create cohesive and delightful experiences that span hardware software and content.  
• Reinforce a learning mindset: Participate in user research and A/B testing advocate for our users at every step of the way and leverage findings and data artfully to continuously improve designs.  
• Bring a keen understanding of our users motivations goals and needs to help define new features functions and products.  
• Influence challenge extend and evolve our UX design language to craft elegant and consistent design experiences.  
• Foster successful collaboration with software product managers software developers and other colleagues including hardware product managers materials product managers content creators hardware engineers and business stakeholders as needed to drive solutions through to completion.  
• Help evolve our design processes and deliverables to best meet the needs of a growing organization as well as increase efficiency within the UX group.  
• Capture ideas and solutions in varying levels of fidelity as the situation warrants from whiteboard sketches to flow charts to interactive prototypes.  
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously meet deadlines and bring clear priorities to bear through deep empathy with our users.  

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) interaction design graphic design industrial design information science computer science or a related field. Graduate degree is a plus.   
• 5 years of work experience designing web and mobile applications and applying user-centered techniques. Thoughtful and well-presented portfolio of UX design solutions and processes.  
• Demonstrated experience bringing clarity and simplicity to consumers-facing applications.  
• Proven track record of successful product releases in which you applied user-centered product design processes.  
• Ability to grasp product requirements and scope design work accordingly with careful attention to detail.  
• Strong ability to collaborate with teams across varying disciplines (hardware engineering software development marketing etc.) to create a holistic product experience.  
• Passion for innovation and a can do attitude.  
• Keen attention to detail and systems thinking.  
• Ability to interpret and act on design feedback from both collaborators and stakeholders.  
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate solutions design rationale and process to colleagues and stakeholdersin varying disciplines.  
• Ability to discuss high level concepts and detailed design with equal fluency.  
• Well-versed in applying quantitative data and qualitative user insights to drive design directions prototypes and decision making.  
• A strong grasp of current UI/UX trends platforms and guidelines (e.g. iOS and Material Design guidelines).  
• Hands-on experience with design software including Figma. Experience using design systems is a plus.  
• Experience designing for combined hardware and software interaction design applications and / or community features are a plus.  
• Interest or experience in DIY or crafting domains is a plus. 

Additional Information :

Weve got you covered
At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also get exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply

Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A-playerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou start learn and adjust. You believe that speed matters especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: What can move forward today and push past inertia.

You set high standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.

You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and dont get distracted by noise. You prioritize well and manage your time wisely.

You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you communicate clearly and give thoughtful feedback. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.


Lets make something amazingtogether.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time