SR. USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER Kaboodle is looking for a Senior UX designer to play a key role in delivering our product strategy. We need an outstanding individual who is driven to achieve extraordinary results in the world of the social web. You need to be a creative thinker, bringing your own ideas to the mix and able to work as part of a team to deliver product features in very aggressive timelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Taking the design lead on projects, from early concept work through definition phase (wireframes, flow diagrams, paper and interactive prototypes) to visual design (final mockups) Working with product management and marketing groups on feature definition Working with the engineering team to ensure timely delivery of features Being the advocate for our users and ensuring the delivery of great user experiences You should ideally have 5+ years of experience working with consumer internet companies (such as Yahoo, Amazon, eBay, Google, or Shopping.com). Experience designing for online communities is a big plus. You should be passionate about social media. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Passion to build the #1 shopping community site Ability to apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business requirements, and technical constraints into an engaging user experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interaction/Interface/Information/Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors or related fields 5+ years of industry experience with consumer-facing web sites, applying user-centered design principles Experience in working with fast paced product development and gathering and incorporating user needs and feedback Experience with the entire product design cycle, from wire frames, to mockups, to prototypes, to final CSS/HTML Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and CSS/HTML, Experience creating Flash-based web applications a plus Ability to effectively communicate and persuasively convey design solutions We offer a competitive package including full health benefits. ABOUT KABOODLE Kaboodle is the leading online social shopping community where people discover, recommend and share products. Kaboodles powerful shopping tools allow people to organize their shopping through lists, discover new things from people with similar style, get discounts on popular products, and find best prices. At the heart of Kaboodle is a fun and engaging community of people who love to shop. Community members create and join groups; share advice, feedback and product suggestions; and personalize their profiles with polls and other widgets. Kaboodle was launched in 2006, and has over 1 million registered users and over 16 million monthly visitors. Kaboodle was acquired in 2007 by Hearst Corporation, one of the nations largest private companies engaged in a broad range of publishing, broadcasting, cable networking and diversified communications activities. TO APPLY Please send your resume and portfolio to josh at kaboodle.com.
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