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Director User Experience Guidewire Platform

Guidewire Software

Toronto, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

Guidewire Software is seeking a visionary Director User Experience Guidewire Platform who will shape exceptional experiences for developers in a dynamic cloud environment. In this role, you will lead a talented team of UX designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative design strategies for a cutting-edge application platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor high-performing UX design teams.
  • Define and implement a comprehensive UX strategy.
  • Drive user-centered design based on research and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with product directors, engineers, and stakeholders.
  • Manage the design process from ideation to implementation.
  • Advocate and embed UX best practices within the organization.

Day-to-Day Activities

You will provide expert oversight of the design and UX strategy, align on design goals with your team and stakeholders, manage design initiatives, and ensure that every design decision is rooted in solid user research and data analysis.

What You Will Bring

  • 7+ years of impactful UX design experience.
  • 5+ years leading UX teams in a B2B/enterprise cloud environment.
  • A compelling portfolio showcasing strategic design leadership.
  • Strong collaboration skills with product and engineering teams.
  • Experience with cloud enterprise software solutions.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role based in the Mississauga office, with an expectation to be on-site 2 days per week.

Key skills/competency

  • UX Leadership
  • User Experience
  • Cloud
  • Team Management
  • Strategic Vision
  • User Research
  • Design Process
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Guidewire Software

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your resume to showcase UX leadership.
  • Highlight Projects: Emphasize your cloud and enterprise experience.
  • Research Guidewire: Review company culture and product innovation.
  • Prepare Storytelling: Practice clear design project narratives.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud platform architecture basics.
Practice design prototyping tools.
Study enterprise UX case studies.
Brush up on data analysis basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe team leadership experiences.
Explain conflict resolution strategies.
Discuss collaborative project examples.
Share time management techniques.