Designer II, User Experience

At Shure, sound is just the beginning—and as a User Experience Designer II, you’ll help shape the digital experiences that bring our groundbreaking audio technologies to life. You’ll collaborate with UX leaders, designers, engineers, and end-users to craft intuitive, high-impact software interfaces that elevate both new and existing products. This role blends creative problem-solving with systems-level thinking, leveraging your expertise in wireframing, information architecture, and feature definition to design solutions that are as functional as they are elegant. If you're passionate about designing with purpose and pushing the boundaries of user experience in pro audio, we want to hear from you.

This role is hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ but can be remote for the right candidate! 

• Works on projects from inception to launch, performing tasks such as user research, requirement gathering, conceptual design (from low to high fidelity), interaction design, interface documentation and specification.
• Works independently and in collaboration with UX management and designers to produce multiple concepts and prototypes for both internal and external (customers) use, usability testing, and user data analysis.
• Collaborates with product managers on product requirement gathering and scoping, focusing on the overall user experience, ease-of-use, and efficiency of associated software applications.
• Works with the Product Development division to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and guides the interface through the development process.
• Designs and executes full cycle User Research and Validation studies; from planning, experimental design, session moderation, data collection and data analysis.
• Leverages rapid prototyping and customer interaction to make informed design decisions.
• Drafts detailed functional requirements for product development teams including graphical renderings, interaction pattern documentation and style guide creation.
• Reviews user documentation for accuracy regarding product features, proper usage, and expected performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a User Interface/User Experience designer focused on desktop and mobile applications.
• Relevant web-based, fully responsive design portfolio displaying strong visual and interactive design samples is required for consideration.
• Expert knowledge of design tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch, Axure and Omnigraffle.
• Expert knowledge of UI design platforms: Material Design, iOS and Bootstrap.
• Working knowledge of at least two of the prototyping tools: Adobe XD, Invision, Principle, Marvel, Proto.io and Framer.
• Working knowledge of CSS and HTML.
• Previous exposure to Confluence, JIRA, and/or Contour to track issues in an Agile environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the following User Research techniques: Heuristic Evaluation, Affinity Diagrams, A/B Testing, Contextual Inquiries, and Persona Definition.
• Comprehensive systems thinking, UX concepting and wire-framing capabilities, Information Architecture and feature scoping skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of user-centered design process implementation as well as an understanding of related design methodologies.
• Industry knowledge - experience with products for audio or AV/IT professionals is preferred.
• Able to use professional concepts and apply company policies/procedures to work on problems/issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to work as a member of a fast-moving multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent critical listening, analytic, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 20% both domestically and internationally

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE
Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for nearly a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure Incorporated is headquartered in Niles, Illinois, with remote and hybrid opportunities throughout the United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY
Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The base salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $128,000. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for this opportunity. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance 2025.

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