What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. UX Designer, eCommerce position at Helly Hansen?
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics nearly 150 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date. Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and the company is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com.
Sr. UX Designer, eCommerce
Our eCommerce platform is at the heart of our customer interactions, and we are looking for a Sr. UX Designer to lead the end-to-end design of our global eCommerce experience.
Role Overview: In this role, you’ll champion the customer journey across devices, blending data insights with elegant, user-centered design. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and brand teams to deliver intuitive, high-performing experiences that drive engagement and conversion.
Additionally, this role is expected to champion best-in-class UX, with a strong emphasis on crafting delightful user experiences coupled with a premium, polished visual aesthetic. You will help shape a design culture rooted in quality, creativity, and strategic thinking—ensuring every touchpoint reflects both functionality and elegance.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, obsesses over micro-interactions, and wants to make a measurable impact at the intersection of premium outdoor gear and digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Denver, US
Compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually.”
Sr. UX Designer, eCommerce
Our eCommerce platform is at the heart of our customer interactions, and we are looking for a Sr. UX Designer to lead the end-to-end design of our global eCommerce experience.
Role Overview: In this role, you’ll champion the customer journey across devices, blending data insights with elegant, user-centered design. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and brand teams to deliver intuitive, high-performing experiences that drive engagement and conversion.
Additionally, this role is expected to champion best-in-class UX, with a strong emphasis on crafting delightful user experiences coupled with a premium, polished visual aesthetic. You will help shape a design culture rooted in quality, creativity, and strategic thinking—ensuring every touchpoint reflects both functionality and elegance.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, obsesses over micro-interactions, and wants to make a measurable impact at the intersection of premium outdoor gear and digital innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the UX strategy and execution for core site experiences—navigation, PDPs, landing pages, checkout, mobile optimization, and more.
- Lead the design process from research and wireframes to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes.
- Translate business goals and user insights into intuitive flows and clean, on-brand interfaces.
- Partner with product managers and developers to prioritize and ship high-impact design improvements.
- Apply and evolve our design system to maintain consistency and scale quality across touchpoints.
- Analyze behavioral data (e.g., heatmaps, session replays, analytics) to uncover friction and opportunity areas.
- Plan and run user testing, surveys, and usability studies to validate hypotheses and refine experiences.
- 5 years of experience designing responsive, consumer-facing digital experiences—ideally for eCommerce or DTC brands.
- Portfolio showcasing strong UX thinking, interaction design, and visual polish.
- Deep experience with Figma (or similar tools), Photoshop, Illustrator, and prototyping methods.
- Proven ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable design.
- Comfortable working across cross-functional teams and influencing without authority.
- Strong grasp of accessibility, performance, and responsive design best practices.
- Bonus: Familiarity with experimentation platforms (e.g., Optimizely, VWO), headless CMS, or front-end collaboration.
- Be part of a high-growth, customer-focused digital team.
- Opportunity to shape and enhance a leading eCommerce experience for an iconic brand.
- Work in a collaborative and data-driven environment where your ideas make a real impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits, and an active environment with passion for sports.
- Discounts on great gear
Location: Denver, US
Compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually.”
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
