About this opportunity:
Become a part of Ericsson's highly dynamic team as an Digital UX & Design Director. In this role, you will get the opportunity to play an indispensable role in increasing Ericsson's competitiveness in the market.
What you will do:
The Digital UX & Design Director joins our Website and Intranet team (mostly Stockholm), driving commercial digital ambitions to support company strategy. This hire will unify UX/design vision across public, extranet, and intranet platforms; elevate user-centricity; ensure strong Ericsson brand consistency; optimize user journeys; and foster data-driven design, collaborating with Brand and IT teams.
The skills you bring:
Visionary UX & Design Leadership:
• Ability to develop and articulate a compelling user experience and design vision across the website, extranet, and intranet, aligned with Ericsson's overall business strategy and brand.
• Skill in setting strategic direction for UX and design initiatives, ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience across
Deep Understanding of User-Centered Design Principles:
• Comprehensive knowledge of user research methodologies, interaction design principles, information architecture, usability testing, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Skill in translating user needs, business goals, and technical constraints into effective design solutions.
Extensive Experience Across Multiple Digital Platforms:
• Proven track record of leading UX and design efforts for diverse digital platforms, including public-facing websites, B2B extranets, and internal intranets.
• Deep understanding of visual design principles, typography, color theory, and branding guidelines.
• Ability to ensure that the visual design of all platforms reinforces the Ericsson brand and creates a positive user experience.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including business leaders, product owners, IT teams, external vendors, and importantly, the Ericsson Brand & Design teams.
• Ability to articulate the value of UX and design and influence decision-making at a strategic level, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and the consistent application of the Ericsson Design System.
Knowledge of Digital Technologies and Trends:
• Awareness of current and emerging digital technologies, design trends, and best practices.
• Understanding of the technical feasibility of design solutions and the capabilities of different platforms.
• Ability to advocate for innovative and user-centric technology adoption.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 768844