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TITLE: UI Designer Type: Onsite Contract No. of positions: Multiple Locations: SFO Bay Area (Peninsula) and Sacramento, CA Duration: 4 - 12 mths, can be extended Pay rate issues: Depends on geographic locale and level of candidate's experience. Job-seeker's are opent o quote their expected pay rate. W2 preferred! Description: We are seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to design web-based tools and applications. Here the UI Designer will be responsible for working closely with project teams and product owners to create and layout the information flow for the user experience. He/she will collaborate with team members to understand functional and usability needs, and design cohesive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces. Essential duties will include : Creating and documenting UI concepts and solutions that support the client product suite. Creating site navigation trees and flow charts that are clear and detailed. Creating wire frames, mockups, and interactive prototypes. Working with the engineering and business teams to create a consistent look, feel and functional design system. Developing and documenting standards for usability including screen components, graphics, styles, page navigation and functional interaction. Collaborating with product managers, business analysts, architects and other project stakeholders across the team to design and document the USER experience. Required Skills: Must have 5 or more years experience in web design, especially in the UI design area. Must have excellent UI design skills with an outstanding portfolio of interactive projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of human interface design and website layout/design which complies with established corporate design standards and universally accessible design (I18N/L10N/508 compliance etc). - In addition, the ideal person will not only have experience building sites, but also understands the importance and methodology of color, placement, grouping and follows best practices. - This person should be proficient in Flash, working knowledge of AJAX, Flex and other Rich Internet Application methodologies. Solid understanding of the relationship between content, visual design, user interface and technology. - Possess expert-level abilities with HTML, CSS and graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent. - Should have prior experience and participation in the complete product delivery lifecycle. - Must be able to quickly generate mockups to illustrate design concepts. - Must be able to present multiple design options and recommend approach. - Should possess strong understanding of implementation technologies and how to design within limitations. Soft skills: Possess strong communication skills (in English, both verbal and written) with the ability to listen, collaborate, articulate designs and advocate best practice solutions. Ability to take direction to meet creative and business needs is a must. Must be organized, work effectively under deadlines, and manage multiple, concurrent projects. Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Human Factors or related field or an equivalent combination of academics and relevant work experience. HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should e-mail us a MS Word copy of their resume with the subject line " US-Northern CA: Need User interface designer (GUI)" along with details on the following (please fill inline): 1. Your current work authorization status in US? Please specify 2. Your present location? 3. How soon will you be able to join on site, if selected? If you have a specific job locale preference, please indicate so. 4. Best time to call you for a telephonic conversation (please specify time-zone). 5. Expected hourly pay rate (on W2) during the contract term? Should be all inclusive. Please do not alter the subject line of the e-mail for all future communication on this .. CONTACT INFORMATION: Technical Recruiter ICONMA LLC Toll Free: (800) 801 8840 Fax: (800) 489 8046 E Mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site: www.iconma.com ________________________________________________________________ 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
