IT Analyst Applications (UX/UI Designer)

Career Area:Technology, Digital and DataJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar IncWhen you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled IT Analyst Applications  (UX/UI Designer)  to join our Applications Development & Intelligence Automation -CAT IT Division.The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield PSN Office, Bangalore, India What you will doWe are seeking a passionate and experienced UX/UI Designer to join our team and help shape intuitive, user-centric experiences in the segment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design thinking, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for solving complex user problems through simple and elegant design solutions.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business goals and user needs.Design and deliver user interfaces with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and aesthetics.Apply user-centered design principles and research methodologies to guide design decisions.Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.Act as a strong user advocate, ensuring the user perspective is central throughout the product lifecycle.Conduct and analyze user research, usability testing, and feedback loops to validate designs.What you will have 5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design, preferably in product environments.Strong portfolio of design projects.Strong UI design skills with meticulous attention to visual and interaction details.Proven experience applying user-centered design principles in real-world projects. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design.Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers to implement the designs.The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the officeShift Timing: EMEA Shift: 01:00PM -10:00PM ISTGood to Have:Completion of a certification or formal course in UI/UX.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Skills desired:Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Level Expert:• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and solutions for a specific technology domain.Level Extensive Experience:• Collaborates with an extended professional technology network to help clients effectively identify, plan for and accomplish technology objectives.• Supervises others in advising a range of clients across a myriad of products, technologies, services and solutions in a relevant technology domain.• Identifies and evaluates emerging technologies and advises clients regarding their potential business impacts.• Effectively consults with and conveys technology concepts, business impacts and other advice to senior client levels.• Trains others in developing technology business, channel management and client coaching.• Leverages formal certifications in mastery of multiple areas of technology in demonstrating credibility for client consulting.Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of application design and architecture principles and practices; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.Level Expert:• Advises others on the technical design of high-impact, multi-technology complex applications.• Contributes to the establishment and implementation of best practices for application design.• Leads in evaluating and selecting emerging application design tools and techniques.• Designs cutting-edge application architectures that push the boundaries of current technology standards.• Directs the development of technical standards for application design.• Fosters a culture that promotes innovative approaches to application design and architecture. Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.Level Expert:• Creates leadership positions in identifying and implement