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Job Description:
The mission of the user experience program at Accela is to deliver
world-class, industry-defining software while ensuring product
functionality is logical, consistently applied, scalable, and above all
usable.
The User Experience Designer will be involved in all aspects of
front-end product development including but not limited to: prototype
construction, interaction design, usability testing, and user scenario
research. He/she will work closely with the User Experience Program
Manager and the Product Management team to develop and enforce style and
UI standards across the entire Accela software suite.
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in making a major
impact at a rapidly growing company. You will play a principal role in
shaping the product direction and in helping to build a culture of
usability from the ground up.
Required Qualifications:
* 1-3 years usability experience including prototype
development and usability testing
* Degree from a 4-year college, preferably in a related
field such as computer science, human-computer interaction, psychology,
or graphic design
* Fluency in hand-coding HTML and a mastery of CSS
* Graphic design experience including intermediate/expert
use of Photoshop
* Have an appreciation for the aesthetic of the product
* Creativity and attention to detail
* A self-starter with the ability to take a project and run
with it under minimal supervision
* A team player with excellent communication skills
* Some travel may be required
Desired Qualifications:
* Highly desired: Programming experience with DHTML, AJAX,
.NET, other Web 2.0 technologies
* Online portfolio of prior usability work and prototypes
(provide URLs if possible)
* Understanding of marketing and branding concepts
* Understanding of the product development cycle
* Experience designing enterprise software applications
* Experience with cross-browser compatibility,
accessibility, and internationalization issues
* Experience designing for mobile interfaces
* Knowledge of government processes and the public sector
We offer competitive salaries, 401(k), stock options, and excellent
benefits. Qualified applicants must enjoy the challenge of working in a
multi-task environment and have the desire to grow with our company.
Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume along with
salary requirements, in confidence to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Allen Chen
User Experience Program Manager
Accela, Inc.
2633 Camino Ramon
Suite 120
Bishop Ranch 3
San Ramon, CA 94583
Tel: 925 659 3246
Cell: 415 235 7965
Fax: 925 659 3201
www.accela.com <http://www.accela.com/>
SAVE THE DATE: Accela User Conference | August 19-22, 2008 | Las Vegas,
NV | www.accela.com/uc08 <http://www.accela.com/uc08>
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