*SENIOR USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER* My client has earned a reputation as the nation’s premier issues and advocacy communications agency. They tackle the pressing issues of the day, including health care and health policy, the environment, volunteer service, public safety and welfare, education and many others. They use commitment and expertise to make a real difference in people’s lives, taking on the tough races, the ones they say can’t be won, and over 80 percent of the time, they win.
Great ideas can come from anyone and anywhere at any time, so mutual respect and teamwork is at the core of everything they do. The culture is defined by smart and committed people working together to accomplish great things - valuing creativity, innovative thinking, and collaboration. Their consensus driven environment provides an exciting learning experience with highly talented individuals who enjoy what they do and who are dedicated to making a profound difference in the world. *Senior User Experience Designer* Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Provide leadership for new design initiatives, combining innovative and strategic skills with artistic and creative talent to translate conceptual ideas (business needs and user goals) into interaction and design solutions - Focus on the usability and aesthetic qualities of design for applications, sites and mobile interfaces that is developmentally feasible and solves clients' problems - Create storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction, design ideas, and UX deliverables - Develop competitive assessments and perform site heuristic reviews - Define UX performance metrics (error rate, abandon rate, average number of clicks, perceived easiness, etc.) for every project to track its success - Knowledge of and unbounded appetite for current and emerging web technologies - Strong sensitivity toward content and storytelling Ideal candidate will possess 7 - 10 years of interaction design experience for web applications, solid understanding of user centered design principles and how it applies in the real-world, understanding of how code affects design (and vice versa), excellent communication skills and strong attention to pixel-perfect detail. In addition, HTML/CSS/JS experience is desired. Bachelors or Masters in HCI, Human Factors, Design and Technology or related field is preferred. Candidates must have experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must have the ability to conform to shifting priorities and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. This position is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, offering excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. Please send resumes and works samples to karenfi...@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest and I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Cheers! -- /karen finckenor creative recruiting || career coaching karenfi...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfinckenor ________________________________________________________________ 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
