Requisition ID: 63938 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

DESIGN supports Whirlpool’s vision to "Be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, and in the world."
We inspire lasting engagement, product leadership, and meaningful experiences at home and for our world. We do this on a foundation of empathy, innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, with people at the center of our process.
In our global studios we have more than 100 designers in dedicated teams of Graphic Design, Color Material and Finish, Craftsmanship, Industrial Design, Trends Forecasting, User Interaction, Motion Graphics, Usability, Design Research and Studio Engineering. 
 

Your responsibilities will include Provide thought leadership in the “Internet Of Things” (IoT) and connected product space.Evaluate and interpret emerging trends in competitive product design and user interaction technologies.Create compelling and innovative user experiences for connected and future appliances on mobile and product platforms.Develop prototype concepts for the next big innovation in consumer appliance interactions.Quickly integrate 3rd party software solutions, online service APIs, and off-the-shelf electronic components to prototype and demonstrate experience viability.Stay current with the technology landscape and provide insights into promising applications of multi-sensory hardware and software components, such as light, sound, speech, haptics, and environmental sensors.Be familiar with AI, machine learning, and model development, and their integration into custom applications.Develop and maintain experience blueprints and UX architecture to guide user experience design and development, mapping out the entire user journey, including touchpoints and interactions.Champion user-centered design principles and ensure that the user’s perspective is central to all design and development processes.Work closely with engineering, marketing, and product management teams to align design strategies with business goals and technical constraints.Structure and facilitate research studies and ethnography to deeply understand user needs, behaviors, and experiences.Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency and efficiency across all digital and physical product interfaces.Utilize analytics and user research data to inform design decisions and measure the impact of design changes on user satisfaction and business outcomes.Lead and facilitate innovation workshops and brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and solutions.Mentor junior designers and contribute to the professional growth and development of the design team.Ensure that all designs comply with accessibility standards and best practices to create inclusive experiences for all users.Incorporate a global perspective into design solutions, considering the diverse needs and preferences of users from different regions and cultures.Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and technologies in design and user experience, and continuously seek opportunities for professional development.Collaborate with all facets of the design organizationMinimum requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Design, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology or Engineering.
UX Design Experience
An understanding of the human-centered design process.
Ability to seamlessly design between physical and digital experiences.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
Strong understanding of Android, IOS and custom software.

Preferred skills and experiences

Solid UX Design experience in the Consumer Electronics, Appliance or Automotive industry. 
Ability to lead and ideate products from scratch and improve. features, all with a user-centered design process.
Skills in communicating and influencing product design strategy.
Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with technical constraints and limitations as they apply to designing for multiple platforms and modalities.

What we offer

_One day of Home Office per week; 
_Short Friday every Friday;
_Wedding bonus;
_Subsidy at accredited pharmacies for the purchase of prescribed medications;
_Access to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests;
_Discount on products through Compra Certa;
_Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more);
_Gympass;
_Employee Support Program, providing 24-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
_Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees;
_Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market;
_Services available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room;
_Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
_Food voucher; 
_Meals on-site;
_Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
_After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
_Extended maternity/paternity leave.
Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/

Additional information

This position is located at Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina state and an important industrial, financial and commercial center of the south region of Brazil. Here in this factory is centered the production of refrigerators, freezers, dryers, water purifiers and B.Blend machines. Also, here it's the base of the global product research and development team in Brazil for the refrigeration, air conditioning, water purifiers, cooking and eletronic areas.

Please submit your resume in english and also add your portfolio 

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