Primal Fusion is a web startup about to come out of stealth mode, which means I can't describe what we're up to on the IxDA list quite yet. I can say, however, that your work will be challenging, rewarding, and will have a real impact on our success. We've assembled a terrific team of talented and experienced people who appreciate the importance of design.
For more info, contact me directly at the address below. Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer relocation assistance at this time. bbb at primalfusion dot com This is a full-time opportunity, though we are also interested in independent contractors who feel they fit the bill. DESCRIPTION Itching for an opportunity to work in a company where design really matters? Here¹s your chance. From the beginning, Primal Fusion has understood the critical role that product design will play in the success of our business. We¹re now looking for another designer to help us conceptualize and sweat the details of our web applications¹ user experience. As a User Experience Designer at Primal Fusion, you will: - Imagine new opportunities to hit the ³sweet spot,² that place where our products delight customers while fulfilling our business goals. - Develop a deep understanding of our customers¹ motivations and behaviors through user research methods such as field studies. - Lay the groundwork for new products by modeling workflows, crafting personas, writing scenarios, and sketching storyboards. - Design the form and behavior of our products by creating prototypes of increasing fidelity and detail, from concept sketches to wireframes to interactive simulations. - Improve your craft by subjecting your work to rigorous assessment, including usability studies, A/B testing, and web log analysis. - Help to further elevate the practice of design at Primal Fusion. REQUIREMENTS - A passion for design. ³Design thinking² isn¹t something you turn on and off, it¹s how you think all the time. - An entrepreneurial and energetic spirit. This is a startup environment in which things move quickly; you¹ll have the opportunity to wear many hats. - Demonstrated experience in designing elegant and highly usable websites and web applications. - A proven understanding of why, when, and how to create artifacts such as workflow and mental model diagrams, personas, scenarios, sitemaps, and wireframes. - Graphic and information design skills. You have a demonstrated ability to make visual design choices that guide users in their interactions with a product. - Experience in communicating design requirements and shepherding products through the development process. - Expertise with Adobe applications such as Fireworks or Illustrator. BONUS POINTS FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING - Experience in designing for large-scale consumer web applications. - Experience in conducting usability studies and A/B testing. - Ability to code in CSS+XHTML, Javascript, or Flash. - Strong written communication skills, especially for web copy. - Post-secondary education in Design. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
