Our UX team is looking for a hybrid role that is focused design system management and website interaction design. For our design system, you'll help us go from 1.0 to 1.1 and beyond while assisting developers elevate the developer component library. For the website interaction design, you'll work across the website applying the design system to solve business and customer needs.

This role is ideal for a UX designer who thrives in a collaborative, content-driven environment and is passionate about maintaining and evolving design systems. You'll be expected to:

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Maintain and evolve the company's design system, including defining, refining, and documenting Figma components.
• Collaborate with IT and design team members to co-present and govern the design system on Sharepoint and Storybook
• Work closely with UX researchers and business leads to identify and act on UX opportunities
• Design and implement customer-facing experiences using CMS or SPAs
• Wireframe, iterate, and update designs in real-time, incorporating live feedback.
• Ensure quality user experiences post-launch by following through on updates
• Use tools like Figma, Lucid, Azure DevOps, Teams, and Outlook daily

Aligning Priorities:

This role emphasizes collaboration, real-time design iteration, and alignment with business goals.

• Work on a small, focused UX team (3-person, US-based) dedicated to ni.com's improvement in pre-sales, sales, and post-sales customer experiences
• Contribute to a mission of creating user-centric designs that accomplish business objectives through supporting customer needs
• Be present on-site at NI's Austin campus Monday through Thursday, while also engaging remotely with a global team.

Defining Success:

Success in this role is measured by a demonstration of a strong understanding of design systems, interaction design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and responsive web design. You will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and fellow designers to translate user needs and business goals into elegant, functional interfaces.

Legal Compliance:

This role requires adherence to digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), and internal brand and compliance guidelines. You will document design decisions and maintain version control of design assets in accordance with company policies.

Who You Are:
You manage uncertainty with confidence. You define issues and build out a process. You know to prepare for unexpected outcomes and try different solutions. You take positive actions after setbacks. You align words and actions to model reliability and efficiency. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Analytics
• Database, CMS, HTML/CSS, usability testing
• Experience as a writer, developer or with organizational change

Our Culture and Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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