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*Primary Location: *5700 Broadmoor St, Burlington, VT, US*Division: *Cox Automotive*Job Level: *Director/Senior Director*Travel: *Yes, 5 % of the Time*Schedule: *Full-time*Shift: *Day Job*Requisition Number7450At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.Cox Automotive is seeking a Director of User Experience and Design to lead UX teams across VinSolutions and AccelerateMyDeal to build best in class user experience for the automotive industry. The candidate must have leadership capabilities to manage multiple teams across functions and locations while delivering on aggressive deadlines. This role advocates for user centered design techniques, data driven decision processes and high quality aesthetics all while being the conduit to senior executives on the status of projects across a broad assortment of product families. Our ideal candidate must be a creative thinker and self-starter who can manage a team driving ideation and execution. As a product design leader, they must demonstrate vision and strategy, well-honed judgment, and a high bar for quality.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Lead a user-centric vision, strategy, and execution of the user experience* Work closely with the product team as stakeholders to create best in class user experiences while driving measurable results* Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to define priorities, build consensus, and coordinate design schedules across multi-discipline teams* Drive business case development for strategic technical projects* Lead, mentor and guide a group of talented UX designers, UX Architects, and User Researchers* Demonstrate thought leadership by contributing subject matter expertise in the areas of information architecture, interaction design, visual design, user experience best practices, user research, and online user behavior* Contract and vendor negotiation and management* Drive executive sponsorship by connecting and communicating the user flow and design vision to align design activities with business goals* Establishment and measurement of customer facing metrics such as competitive analysis, product satisfaction, usability efficiency, and ease of use Qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in User Experience both practicing and leading teams in all the disciplines of user experience * Extensive experience in research and new product development utilizing Lean UX methods* Specific and substantial experience designing B2C experiences & software * Experience establishing, leading, and inspiring highly talented and productive user experience teams through mentoring, collaborating and coaching* Experience in iterative software delivery methodologies like Agile and SCRUM* Executive presence with a smooth, dynamic presentation style with the ability to inspire team confidence and respect* Demonstrated ability to drive designs that achieve business results* Passion and experience working with engineering, product and marketing teams* Knowledge of current UX Design strategies and trends across web and mobile platforms* Deep understanding of web and mobile technologies, CSS3, HTML5, and responsive web design* Bachelor degree required, Graduate work in Design, Human Factors, or Computer Science a plus* Substantial experience leveraging user research and analytics data to transform software* Automotive industry experience preferred, but not absolutely necessaryWho We Are*About Cox Automotive*Theres nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto. *About Cox *We are the Cox family of businesses. Weve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions - Cox Communications and Cox Automotive - are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). 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