Visual Designer

Job Description

Introduction
Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you? If so, read on!
Your Role and Responsibilities
Visual Designer organize information visually to engage audiences emotionally and communicate effectively. Visual design work will provide end-users with an instant emotional connection to a product even before they start using it. Visual designers will wear multiple hats, and will learn how to:

• Build demos, prototypes, and production-level client solutions utilizing IBM Design Thinking and agile development techniques
• Support enablement, marketing and communications efforts
• Participate in and/or co-facilitate IBM Design Thinking Workshops with clients both pre- and post-sale
• Collaborate with colleagues across all divisions of IBM

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• To be successful, you need knowledge or some experience in any one of the following:
  • Low-fidelity sketches and sleek, high fidelity visuals
  • Best practices in typography, color theory and iconography
  • Design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, InVision, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Mobile and desktop graphic techniques and production practices
  • HTML, JavaScript and CSS used to deliver feasible designs
  • Brand and design guidelines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding storytelling and presentation skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• None

About Business Unit
IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.
Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?
Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.
Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.