Autodesk
Design and make software for architecture, engineering, construction, and entertainment industries.
User Experience Architect, Platform Data
Lead UX design vision for Autodesk's product data platform and APIs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Define and lead UX vision for product data, including APIs, SDKs, and data models. • Establish unified platform experience strategy for end users, customers, and developers. • Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and design leaders to deliver scalable experiences. • Apply systems thinking to map product and platform interactions and create design frameworks. • Advise VP‑level stakeholders on UX strategy, architectural decisions, and priorities. • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep Autodesk innovative. • Mentor designers, product managers, and engineers on product data design principles.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸ux vision
- ▸platform strategy
- ▸design frameworks
- ▸architecture advice
- ▸trend monitoring
- ▸mentorship
What You Bring
The position reports to the Senior Manager of Experience Design, Product Data, Platform Services, Emerging Technology and is open to candidates in Canadian Pacific or Eastern time zones, with a preference for Eastern. Candidates may work remotely or in a hybrid model from Autodesk offices in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. • 12+ years experience in experience design, with 4+ years in leadership or architecture roles. • Proven track record designing UX for complex, data‑driven, developer‑focused products. • Strong technical fluency with APIs, SDKs, data models, and data platforms. • Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment skills. • Experience leveraging AI‑assisted tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor) for rapid ideation and prototyping. • Preferred: expert visualization and prototyping skills (Figma, Miro) and experience delivering agentic cloud experiences.
Requirements
- ▸12+ years
- ▸ux design
- ▸apis
- ▸communication
- ▸ai tools
- ▸figma
Benefits
Autodesk creates software that enables innovators to build greener buildings, cleaner cars, smarter factories, and blockbuster movies. The company’s Culture Code guides how employees work, collaborate, and connect with customers, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. At Autodesk, employees have the opportunity to do meaningful work that helps shape a better future. Base salaries for Canada‑BC roles range from $140,000 to $192,500, with potential bonuses, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Autodesk is committed to diversity and belonging, cultivating a culture where everyone can thrive.
Work Environment
Hybrid