Lead Innovation Designer
Skills
3D DesignAdobe Creative CloudDesign ToolsGraduate LevelObservationSocial SciencesStrategic Thinking
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of Human Centered Design and Innovation mindsets, tools and techniques
- Skilled in behavioral research practices
- Skilled in strategic thinking, problem solving and connecting disparate dots
- Skilled in using 2D and 3D Design Tools to create concepts
- Skilled in communication practices and crafting compelling stories
- Ability to translate user research into needs, design principles and criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels of Employees up to and including Executive levels
- Ability to bring ideas to life through model making / rapid prototyping
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite
- High School Diploma or GED
- Undergraduate or Graduate level degree in a research driven field such as social sciences or related design field such as Industrial, Visual, Experience or Service designs
- Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in: Business consulting / Strategy
- User Research
- Prototyping
- Communications
Nice to have
- 3D Design
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Design Tools
- Graduate Level
- Observation
- Social Sciences
- Strategic Thinking
- User-Centered Design
Day to day
- All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel
- The Lead Innovation Designer provides Leadership to the Innovation Team who specialize in modernizing our airport experience for both Employees and Customers
- This role will bring human-centered approaches to research, ideation, concept development, and prototyping to help our business partners see what's possible so that they are always prepared with a pipeline of good solutions to their toughest challenges
- The Lead Innovation Designer is an organized collaborator who looks forward to driving the future of Southwest