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84.51° Overview:
84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.
Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.
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SENIOR EXPERIENCE DESIGNER (G2) P4262
SUMMARY:
Ready to design smarter, more intuitive experiences that delight users and make a real impact?
At 84.51°, we’re looking for a Senior UX Designer who’s excited to shape the future of digital products for a diverse group of users—including internal teams, Kroger stakeholders, CPG partners, and retail media clients.
We believe in creating meaningful, user-first experiences powered by cutting-edge research, thoughtful design, and constant iteration. The 84.51° Experience Design team blends creativity with data-driven decision-making to craft solutions that matter. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment is the perfect place to grow your skills, bring bold ideas to life, and make your mark on innovative products.
You're someone who thrives on solving complex challenges and crafting experiences that feel effortless. You care deeply about users, but you also understand how to drive business value. You’re energized by collaboration, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to improve. Most of all—you love turning big ideas into great user experiences.
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, come help us reimagine how people interact with data, insights, and retail tech at 84.51°.are passionate and driven to give users a voice at the table. Your primary focus is to advocate for the best user experience by providing the user point of view.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Translate design needs into clear deliverables like user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
- Partner and collaborate with product managers, developers, and other designers to build cohesive, high-impact digital solutions
- Champion the voice of the user through research and empathy-building with stakeholders
- Conduct user research and usability testing with internal and external audiences
- Balance business, tech, and user goals to make meaningful product recommendations
- Advocate for exceptional design and user-centered thinking across your team
- Leverages retail media research and understanding to deliver innovative user-centric solutions
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2-4 years of experience as a UX Designer or in a similar role
- A portfolio showcasing thoughtful web or mobile software design
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
- Proficiency in creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity visuals, and documentation
- Experience leading or participating in user research sessions (e.g., usability testing, card sorting, co-creation workshops)
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- A degree in Design or related field – or equivalent practical experience Speaking to both the product, business and technical sides of the team, including: Product Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, stakeholders, developers, etc.
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Pay Transparency and Benefits
- The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
- Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
- Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
- Happiness: Hybrid work environment. Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.
84.51° Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
433 W Van Buren St, Suite 610, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
84.51° Deerfield, Illinois, USA Office
540 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100, Deerfield, IL, United States, 60015
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