Senior User Experience (UX) Designer (Hybrid)
Apply NowCompany: S&S Activewear LLC
Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Description:
BOLINGBROOK, IL
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Company Overview
S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, school & team apparel, marathons and fun runs company stores, theme park gift shops and everyone in between!
Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around. And we get you the goods fast. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.
We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. They're a private investment firm that really focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves. From the beginning they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.
Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior User Experience (UX) Designer with a robust background in front-end development to join our dynamic eCommerce team. This role is pivotal in shaping the user experience across our digital products, driving innovation, and ensuring the seamless integration of design and development. The ideal candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on design skills to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with our business objectives.
Schedule
Monday - Friday Full-Time, Exempt
Hybrid (Bolingbrook, IL)
Benefits
Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
APPLY TODAY TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Company Overview
S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, school & team apparel, marathons and fun runs company stores, theme park gift shops and everyone in between!
Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around. And we get you the goods fast. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.
We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. They're a private investment firm that really focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves. From the beginning they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.
Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior User Experience (UX) Designer with a robust background in front-end development to join our dynamic eCommerce team. This role is pivotal in shaping the user experience across our digital products, driving innovation, and ensuring the seamless integration of design and development. The ideal candidate will blend strategic thinking with hands-on design skills to deliver exceptional user experiences that align with our business objectives.
Schedule
Monday - Friday Full-Time, Exempt
Hybrid (Bolingbrook, IL)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Leadership role with opportunities to drive innovation and make a tangible impact on user experiences.
- Professional development support, including training, workshops, and conferences.
- Flexible work environment with options for remote work and work-life balance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with product managers, developers, marketing, and other stakeholders to define and implement strategic UX solutions that drive product direction, visual appeal, and overall user experience.
- Oversee the design process from concept to delivering final hand-off to engineering with wireframe and full design specs, ultimately ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
- Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts and user flows.
- Translate complex design specifications into efficient front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, working closely with engineers to ensure technical feasibility.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to optimize designs based on user needs and business goals.
- Ensure adherence to the company's branding and style guides, evolving the design system for consistency across all digital products.
- Stay updated with industry trends in UX design and front-end technologies, introducing new ideas and best practices.
- Partner with the marketing team to support web marketing projects (ie brand pages, etc) wireframing and provide guidance as a subject matter expert.
- Advocate for user-centric design principles, ensuring user needs are prioritized in product discussions.
- Mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
- Drive the development and maintenance of a scalable design system, ensuring a seamless user experience across all digital touchpoints.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Computer Science, or a related field; master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience (Minimum 5+ years) in UX design, with a track record of designing successful user experiences in an eCommerce or digital product environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, etc. Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
- Expertise in user testing methodologies, A/B testing, and usability testing tools.
- Experience with mobile-first and responsive design principles, ensuring designs work seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Expertise in ADA compliance standards, implementing accessible design practices and code for inclusive user experiences.
- Knowledge of advanced motion design, animations, and interaction design to enhance user engagement.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence stakeholders and guide design strategy.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.