Interactive Partners, a SoHo-based interactive agency, is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented User Experience Designer with 2-3 years experience (emphasis in Information Architecture and Interaction Design) to join our growing Experience design team.
Candidates should have a solid understanding of user-centered web design and development practices as well as a firm, demonstrable grasp on creating standard UX design documentation. The ideal candidate needs to be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize on the fly. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct small to mid-scale design research studies (stakeholder interviews, domain analysis & user research) * Develop all standard UX strategy & design documentation such as strategic vision briefs, concept maps, wireframes, process flows, site maps, content inventories, persona documentation, storyboards etc. * Present (internally) deliverables when necessary * Champion principles of usability and user-centered design and be able to know when it's necessary to extend beyond those principles * Learn and contribute to our experience design process * Participate in user testing and/or fieldwork as needed Qualifications: * 2-3 years experience in UI design for mid-large scale websites or applications * Full understanding of how to apply the methodologies of interaction design and research to website and product development * Successful track record participating on web design teams in creating mid-size to large scale digital products * Self-initiated, proven project management skills and adherence to deadlines * Good writing and visual communication skills (for design documentation) * Knowledge of standard design & prototyping tools (Omnigraffle, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Fireworks CS4, Axure, etc.) for generating site maps, flows, wireframes and behavior specifications (storyboards, wireflows, etc.) * Should be well read on the most current HCI/UX/IxD literature and process * Knows enough but seriously willing to learn more * Should play well with others **TO BE CONSIDERED:** Please reply with resume/portfolio (including relevant links) of recent UX deliverables as well as hourly rate. This is an on-site position, NYC Metro area candidates only please. No recruiters or subcontracting agencies, please. ABOUT US Interactive Partners creates innovative Web solutions and digital products for major brands in the entertainment, television, and consumer electronics sectors. Our clients include BBC, Madison Square Garden, FuseTV, Showtime and Radio City Music Hall. www.ipartners.com ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
