INTERACTION DESIGNER - AMSTERDAM - TOMTOM JOB DESCRIPTION: TomTom is looking for talented interaction designers who have previous design experience and who have the ability to work in fun but pressured environments. You will be working on state of the art projects both on navigation devices and web environments; you will be enthusiastic and be able to roll with projects with minimum support and direction.
The Interaction Designer will join the User Experience team at TomTom, which is at the forefront of product design and innovation, and has an absolute commitment to delivering the best possible experience to our users. The Interaction Designer defines the basic concept for the interactive product to meet the project objectives and in relation to the project constraints. He or she applies a User-Centered Design (UCD) methodology to understand users and their needs in order to create the most compelling experience for TomTom users. TASKS & RESPONSABILITIES: The Interaction Designer is responsible for: * The interaction design of products or features. * Primary contact for all design issues (as design lead). * The design process within projects and time estimations of design tasks. Tasks: * To perform user analysis and documenting it appropriately (e.g. personas, scenarios, or task models). * To perform product analysis to assess possibilities for improvement and documenting it (e.g. expert reviews). * To translate business and user requirements to the final design concept (design idea, functional design, information architecture and interaction design). * To monitor the implementation process to ensure that the final product matches the design specifications. * To design, plan and execute usability tests. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: We're looking for candidates with 3+ years of interaction design experience. Right now, your job title may be interaction, interface or user experience designer, information architect, or even GUI developer. To be successful in this role, you will need a passion for great design and a holistic understanding of what makes a great user experience. Additionally you need: * At least three years professional experience designing digital products or services * A master degree in Media & Design, Human Computer Interaction or Industrial Design. * Experience with Visio, Photoshop, Axure or similar tools. * A presentable portfolio at interview stage. * A strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational, logical and analytical skills. * Creative problem solving techniques to come up with innovative concepts. * A good understanding of interactive technologies. * Strong understanding of usability engineering. * Good presentation and writing skills (English). Whether you have experience in an agency environment, a consumer electronics company or consultancy we would like to hear from you if you think you fit the bill. In return we offer a competitive salary and generous benefits. Interested in learning more or you want to apply for this job? Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT TOMTOM TomTom is one of Europe's fastest growing, most successful and most innovative consumer electronics companies. As a leading provider of personal navigation products and services, we focus on innovation, quality, ease of use and value. Since 1991 the company has grown substantially, and we are European market leader for personal navigation devices. Our navigation solutions are used in 20 countries with a mission to further expand our global customer base. TomTom has its headquarters located in Amsterdam, and has offices in Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. www.tomtom.com <http://www.tomtom.com/> This e-mail message contains information which is confidential and may be privileged. It is intended for use by the addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee, we request that you notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy this e-mail message and any attachment(s), without copying, saving, forwarding, disclosing or using its contents in any other way. TomTom N.V., TomTom International BV or any other company belonging to the TomTom group of companies will not be liable for damage relating to the communication by e-mail of data, documents or any other information. ________________________________________________________________ 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
