Sr UX Designer

Sr UX Designer at Petco Sr UX Designer at Petco in Poway, California Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

As a Sr. Digital UX/UI Designer, you are responsible for designing intuitive, engaging, and seamless digital experiences for Petco's consumer-facing platforms across multiple touchpoints. This role combines hands-on design execution with a strong focus on improving user journeys through data-driven insights, iteration, and cross-functional collaboration. Essential Job Functions Lead the creation of intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for customer-facing ecommerce journeys and internal operational tools. Design user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity UI designs Lead and contribute to ecommerce funnel improvements (landing, PDP, cart, checkout, post-purchase) by helping identify friction points and implementing iterative design enhancements. Lead and participate in discovery activities, including stakeholder meetings, competitive research, and basic user research to inform design decisions. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into thoughtful design solutions. Iterate on designs based on feedback from fellow designers, stakeholders, usability testing, and performance data. Support A/B testing and experimentation efforts by preparing design variations and documenting hypotheses. Contribute and apply established design systems, component libraries, and brand guidelines to ensure consistency across experiences. Prepare clear design documentation and specifications for engineering handoff. Present work to internal teams with guidance, articulating design decisions and incorporating feedback constructively. Manage assigned tasks effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Required Skills and Qualifications Degree or certification in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of digital design experience (web, ecommerce, SaaS, or similar environments) Foundational understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and responsive design. Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using modern design tools (Figma preferred). Familiarity with the end-to-end product design process, with hands-on experience contributing to shipped features. Comfort working collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Understanding of conversion rate optimization and data-informed design practices. Working knowledge of accessibility and usability best practices. Exposure to design systems, style guides, or pattern libraries. Nice to

Have:

Experience supporting ecommerce projects or internal tools. Familiarity with analytics tools and user behavior insights. Basic understanding of front-end development concepts (HTML/CSS). Experience with AI prototyping and usability testing methods.