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Full-Time

Lead UX Designer

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Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides advanced networking solutions and services

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Education

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Figma
Requirements
  • Able to apply empathy-first and a “yes, and..” mindset to get stuff done.
  • Deep experience in at least one of the following design skills: User Research, Interaction Design, Visual Design or Service Design.
  • Experience working within product teams, including collaborating with designers, content strategists, researchers, UX engineers, and product management.
  • 6+ years’ experience as a UX Designer or Digital Product Designer, creating and/or improving transactional websites or software products. Formal degree or training in HCI, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design or related fields or equivalent job experience.
  • An exemplar of excellent communication, facilitation, coordination, and organization skills.
  • Experience designing for enterprise customers/users. Industry exposure to telecom, technology, or other complex businesses.
  • Experience designing for AI driven experiences a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Lead with design thinking methodologies, from discovery to framing, and create visual designs using design systems and content standards. Be able to create service blueprints, value stream maps, stakeholder maps, personas, information architecture, low-fidelity wireframes through to clickable prototypes and fully design comps. Must have experience with Figma.
  • Be a leader with a vision to help advance Extreme’s experience strategy globally and challenge others to change and adopt modern experience methodologies. Focusing on the experience of managing a network. Telcom and Networking/Tech experience a plus.
  • Full life cycle of systems and applications by working iteratively as a Design expert within a balanced team of Product Managers and Software Engineers to deliver incrementally while progressing toward valuable outcomes.
  • Develop User Centric Design practices consisting of end user’s needs, wants, and limitations, being the focus at all stages of the Design and Product Development life cycles.
  • Present Design Discovery & Framing with inputs from research initiatives and ideation testing prototypes while providing valuable synthesis and recommendations to the key stakeholders and users at Extreme Networks
  • Contribute to the design systems, data visualizations, and visual design for feedback and testing to drive adoptable outcomes.
  • Lead cross-functional Consulting and Collaboration, demonstrating leadership by helping the team and stakeholders navigate product vision, high-level business priorities and desired outcomes.
  • Participate in Scoping, Design Thinking, Kick-Off, and other workshops with other team members eventually assuming the role of inception facilitator.
  • Lead design reviews to ensure the production of high-quality design artifacts across the team of designers.
  • Educates partners like product management and engineering on design practices.

Extreme Networks specializes in advanced networking solutions that optimize and secure network operations for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, retail businesses, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. Their products include network infrastructure such as switching and routing solutions, wireless connectivity, and data center fabrics, all enhanced by cloud-based services and machine learning. Unlike many competitors, Extreme Networks offers both hardware and software solutions along with professional and managed services, ensuring comprehensive support for their clients. Their goal is to provide reliable and efficient network operations while maximizing customer satisfaction through training and support resources.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$478.3M

Headquarters

Morrisville, North Carolina

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a Leader in Gartner's LAN Infrastructure report and continuous recognition as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice highlights their strong market position.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Black Box in the APAC region, expand their global reach and enhance their service offerings.
  • The introduction of Wi-Fi 7 and outdoor Wi-Fi 6E solutions positions Extreme Networks at the forefront of next-generation connectivity technologies.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the networking market means that Extreme Networks must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Integration of advanced technologies like AI and machine learning could face adoption challenges, impacting their effectiveness and ROI.

What makes Extreme Networks unique

  • Extreme Networks' focus on a wide range of industries, from education to healthcare, allows them to tailor solutions to specific needs, unlike competitors who may offer more generalized products.
  • Their comprehensive portfolio, including cloud-based services, machine learning, and advanced security measures, sets them apart in the networking market.
  • The launch of Extreme Labs demonstrates their commitment to innovation and early-stage technology development, providing a unique edge over competitors.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive healthcare

HSA

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Wellness programs