As the design IC (individual contributor) on the PowerBI team, you’ll serve as the lead technical creative for building user-friendly interfaces for a complex array of internal reporting applications.

You’ll have an immediate impact working closely with our technical staff to build innovative solutions from concept to completion. You’ll contribute alongside development teams, while also playing a pivotal role in elevating product experiences and ensuring project success. Specifically, you’ll work closely with business owners and stakeholders in Editorial, Production, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Consumer Marketing to translate a complex array of business goals and strategies into powerful PowerBI product experiences that are not only functional but also provide an exceptional user experience.

A successful candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of software development and information architecture, specific to PowerBI, while also nimbly navigating ambiguity through proactive and creative leadership. The candidate will report to the VP of Insights & Analytics.

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Independently explore and develop solutions from concept to execution; design and ship high-quality product improvements to new and existing PowerBI products used by internal and external audiences

• Lead the end-to-end interaction and visual design of user-friendly PowerBI / IT products and services that are accessible and enhance usability

• Conduct UX interviews and testing methods to drive usability and adoption of core PowerBI tools

• Work cross-functionally with product and design leadership to develop and build a PowerBI design system (based on Penguin Random House’s design system).

• Contribute to overall strategy and decision-making about product direction

• Deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities to key stakeholders; technical and non-technical audiences

• Work with your team members and cross-functional partners to scope project requirements, driving nimbly towards timelines and milestones

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent with experience (4+ years) designing intuitive, high-quality UX and UI for complex systems, preferably for PowerBI and IT related industries

• Expertise in crafting complex PowerBI interfaces that are accessible

• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment while handling complex projects with overlapping organizational lines

• Proficiency in prototyping ideas to help articulate design decisions

• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma

• In browser and in app (PowerBI) prototyping

• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus

• Ability to leverage strong understanding of information architecture to organize content intuitively for a vast array of users

• Sharp attention to detail to uphold high quality standards on all projects

• Excellent, proactive communication and interpersonal skills

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. While we encourage candidates within a reasonable commuting distance to join us in the office on a hybrid schedule, we also welcome qualified remote applicants anywhere in the United States who can work primarily during Eastern Time hours.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Applications for this role will be accepted through April 23 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 288041