[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Lead Interaction Designer, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Lead Interaction Designer Location: San Francisco Salary: 90's + bonus + stock options + outstanding vacation and benefits An innovative, global financial institution is seeking a Lead Interaction Designer with experience in Web applications, interaction design, product development and usability. This is a unique opportunity to join a small creative group with enormous influence in shaping one of the most commonly used financial sites globally. You will be part of a team that works on many unique business projects. The Lead Interaction Designer works closely with design platform and production management team, usability engineering, customer experience quality management leaders and reports to broader design teams and their leaders (e.g., user experience design studio director). Responsibilities: * Responsible for supporting the growth and development of in-discipline expertise * Manage design resource pool and of resource augmentation capability process via vendor relationships * Managing a team of designers who specialize in interaction design and information architecture who are responsible for project deliverables * Generate high-quality conceptual and detailed design deliverables * Ensuring that staff members are trained and adhere to all requirements Requirements: * More than five years of experience * Experience managing a turnaround situation, startup and mature business * Bachelor's degree in Graphics, Human Computer Interface, UI, Fine Arts, or Technology (Master's degree desired) If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and a link to your portfolio. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Manager, User Interface Design, 10 minutes South of SF, Recruiter, Full time
Title: Manager, User Interface Design Location: 10 minutes South of SF Compensation: To low 100's + bonus + equity A leading national retailer is searching for a Manager, UI Design to manage three designers in determining the look and feel of the user interface and/or areas of the its online store. The Manager of UI Design will prioritize the team's design work; provide feedback; develop processes; grow and develop talent; and ensure that best practices for user-centered design, marketing, business strategies and vision for the UE and Marketing teams are upheld. In addition, the Manager will be responsible for the overall design of mid-sized and large projects. The ideal candidate will have seven to nine years of design experience as well as experience managing UI design teams or will be a designer ready to take the next step. Responsibilities: * Work closely with Senior Manager, IA, Content, Producers and business and marketing owners to establish how Design will achieve project or company goals * Assist with setting design direction for overall site experience and ensure projects adhere to that direction * Help develop and maintain an interactive style guide to ensure site UI guidelines are understood and enforced by internal and external processes * Collaborate successfully within the design team and creative team * Assist Senior Manager in in leading and guiding team in day-to-day to day execution of work through governance routines * Manage a team of three; lead formal and informal critiques, give effective and actionable feedback * Share site standards as they evolve; assist Senior Manager with improving processes and driving implementation of changes * Review production specifications for HTML; consult with producers, HTML and email teams to implement designs * Ensure that best practices for user-centered design, marketing, business strategies and vision for the UE and Marketing teams are upheld Requirements: * More than six years of professional design experience, including at least two years of professional Web and/or print marketing design experience * At least two years of management experience * Diverse design experience and talents (Web design, print and/or packaging, identity design, for a range of clients) * Retail or e-commerce background preferred * A college degree in Graphic Design, Interaction/Digital Design, or other Communications Design-related field preferred * User Interface and/or Information Architecture courses * Exposure to and understanding of Flex/Flash 9 environments preferred * Awareness and thought leadership in Web 2.0 design principles preferred If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Candidates must provide a portfolio, including examples of interactive and application work and must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Lead Interaction Designer, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Lead Interaction Designer Location: San Francisco Salary: 90's + bonus + stock options + outstanding vacation and benefits An innovative, global financial institution is seeking a Lead Interaction Designer with experience in Web applications, interaction design, product development and usability. This is a unique opportunity to join a small creative group with enormous influence in shaping one of the most commonly used financial sites globally. You will be part of a team that works on many unique business projects. The Lead Interaction Designer works closely with design platform and production management team, usability engineering, customer experience quality management leaders and reports to broader design teams and their leaders (e.g., user experience design studio director). Responsibilities: * Responsible for supporting the growth and development of in-discipline expertise * Manage design resource pool and of resource augmentation capability process via vendor relationships * Managing a team of designers who specialize in interaction design and information architecture who are responsible for project deliverables * Generate high-quality conceptual and detailed design deliverables * Ensuring that staff members are trained and adhere to all requirements Requirements: * More than five years of experience * Experience managing a turnaround situation, startup and mature business * Bachelor's degree in Graphics, Human Computer Interface, UI, Fine Arts, or Technology (Master's degree desired) If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and a link to your portfolio. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Manager of Interaction Design, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Manager of Interaction Design Location: San Francisco Salary: competitive base + bonus + stock options + out standing be An innovative, global financial institution is seeking a Manager of Interaction Design with experience in Web applications, interaction design, product development and usability. This is a unique opportunity to join a small creative group with enormous influence in shaping one of the most commonly used financial sites globally. You will be part of a team that works on many unique business projects. The Manager of Interaction Design works closely with design platform and production management team, usability engineering, customer experience quality management leaders and reports to broader design teams and their leaders (e.g., user experience design studio director). Responsibilities: * Responsible for supporting the growth and development of in-discipline expertise * Manage design resource pool and of resource augmentation capability process via vendor relationships * Managing a team of designers who specialize in interaction design and information architecture who are responsible for project deliverables * Generate high-quality conceptual and detailed design deliverables * Ensuring that staff members are trained and adhere to all requirements Requirements: * More than five years of experience * Experience managing a turnaround situation, startup and mature business * Bachelor's degree in Graphics, Human Computer Interface, UI, Fine Arts, or Technology (Master's degree desired) If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and a link to your portfolio. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Senior Interactive Designer UI Designer, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Senior Interactive Designer / UI Designer Location: San Francisco A new, interactive-media startup is searching for an experienced Senior Interactive Designer to help develop its product for a launch in the second quarter of this year. This well-financed startup, with Web-based software that also carries a client-side application, is backed by veterans of the technology and entertainment industries. This role reports to a Product Manager; some telecommuting is possible. The Senior Interactive Designer will define and develop of all consumer/business-facing aspects of its product, working closely with product marketing and the technical team to create and layout the user interface (UI). In addition, the Senior Interactive Designer will collaborate with team members on the UI; will design and build UI solutions that are cohesive and aesthetically pleasing; and will stay on top of current implementation technologies and best-practice solutions. Ideal candidates will have consumer-facing experience; expertise in UI design, Web 2.0, HTML and Flash; agency experience; a background in visual design; and a strong understanding of the process of human interface design. Candidates should be well versed in Web analytics and client-side application design and should come from the entertainment, film, music and visual industries. Responsibilities: * Create UI design concepts and solutions that support the company's goals * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceive and improve the user experience * Work collaboratively with other designers, product managers and engineers * Design interactive navigation, controls and icons * Own the entire design for the consumer-facing Web portal * Create wire frames, mockups and interactive prototypes * Communicate and partner with teams to iterate the design vision * Create innovative new solutions and present multiple design ideas * Contribute to the culture of communication, collaboration and inspiration Requirements: * More than five years of experience in Web design and a solid understanding of the relationship between content, visual design, user interface and technology * Excellent UI design skills and an outstanding portfolio of interactive projects * Experience and participation in the complete product lifecycle of launched Web sites, software applications or games (TV interface experience is a plus) * Core competency in graphic design with emphasis on consistency, attention to detail, simplicity and innovation * Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, ActionScript, HTML and CSS * Maya experience is a definite plus * Consumer Internet experience preferred * Strong communication skills with the ability to listen and articulate a design and advocate best-practice solutions * Strong understanding of implementation technologies and how to design within limitations * An organized approach and an ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects * Ability to take direction to meet creative and business needs * A risk-taker with a can-do attitude, flexibility, good initiative and proven attention to detail * Ability to work well within a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Candidates must provide a portfolio, including examples of interactive and application work and must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Senior Interactive Designer / UI Designer, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
*Title: Senior Interactive Designer / UI Designer Location: San Francisco* A new, interactive-media startup is searching for an experienced Senior Interactive Designer to help develop its product for a launch in the second quarter of this year. This well-financed startup, with Web-based software that also carries a client-side application, is backed by veterans of the technology and entertainment industries. This role reports to a Product Manager; some telecommuting is possible. The Senior Interactive Designer will define and develop of all consumer/business-facing aspects of its product, working closely with product marketing and the technical team to create and layout the user interface (UI). In addition, the Senior Interactive Designer will collaborate with team members on the UI; will design and build UI solutions that are cohesive and aesthetically pleasing; and will stay on top of current implementation technologies and best-practice solutions. Ideal candidates will have consumer-facing experience; expertise in UI design, Web 2.0, HTML and Flash; agency experience; a background in visual design; and a strong understanding of the process of human interface design. Candidates should be well versed in Web analytics and client-side application design and should come from the entertainment, film, music and visual industries. *Responsibilities: ** Create UI design concepts and solutions that support the company's goals * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceive and improve the user experience * Work collaboratively with other designers, product managers and engineers * Design interactive navigation, controls and icons * Own the entire design for the consumer-facing Web portal * Create wire frames, mockups and interactive prototypes * Communicate and partner with teams to iterate the design vision * Create innovative new solutions and present multiple design ideas * Contribute to the culture of communication, collaboration and inspiration *Requirements: ** More than five years of experience in Web design and a solid understanding of the relationship between content, visual design, user interface and technology * Excellent UI design skills and an outstanding portfolio of interactive projects * Experience and participation in the complete product lifecycle of launched Web sites, software applications or games (TV interface experience is a plus) * Core competency in graphic design with emphasis on consistency, attention to detail, simplicity and innovation * Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, ActionScript, HTML and CSS * Maya experience is a definite plus * Consumer Internet experience preferred * Strong communication skills with the ability to listen and articulate a design and advocate best-practice solutions * Strong understanding of implementation technologies and how to design within limitations * An organized approach and an ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects * Ability to take direction to meet creative and business needs * A risk-taker with a can-do attitude, flexibility, good initiative and proven attention to detail * Ability to work well within a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Candidates must provide a portfolio, including examples of interactive and application work and must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer, San Francisco, Recruiter, Full Time
*Title: Interaction Designer* *Location: San Francisco Environment: Casual, flexible time Client: Financial* *Status: Full-time* *Rate: 90K - low 100's + bonus + outstanding benefits* An innovative, global financial institution is seeking an Interaction Designer with experience in Web-application interaction design, presentation of creative concepts, product development and usability. There is no graphic design or programming involved in this role. This is a unique opportunity to join a small creative group with enormous influence in shaping one of the most well-used financial sites globally. You will be part of a team that works on standard business projects. *Responsibilities:* * Gather and maintain business requirements, working with line-of-business and segment representatives * Drive the optimum implementation of functionality with research and usability testing * Conduct task analyses to define user needs * Develop high-level information flows and navigation systems * Develop detailed page schematics * Work with technology and operations teams to determine technology needs for given initiatives * Work with visual designers to ensure the look and feel of given initiatives meets intended user interaction * Participate in developing product prototypes for usability testing * Participate in usability tests by helping to define methodology * Represent solutions throughout the company * Manage outside agencies used during the project *Requirements:* * More than five years of Web-application interaction design experience * Demonstrated knowledge of the product-creation process, particularly how it pertains to Web development * Ability to understand and interpret existing site design and style guides, and create effective solutions within those guidelines * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and by graphic design with staff and clients, individually and in groups * Working knowledge of various Web-related technologies (e.g., HTML, XML, JavaScript, AJAX) * Working knowledge of visual-design tools, including Visio, Photoshop and Illustrator * Deadline- and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and multitasking skills * Highly motivated to continuously improve with the ability to motivate others * Ability to thrive under pressure and to adapt to conflict situations If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Candidates must provide a portfolio, including examples of interactive and application work and must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Manager, User Experience - A leading internet company, New York City, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Manager, User Experience Location: New York City Compensation: high 100's to 200K + bonus + stock Team: 12-15 people A leading Internet company is searching for a User Experience Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team comprised of Interaction Designers, Visual Designers, Web Developers, and User Researchers. The UX Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of the projects that he or she will oversee. This person will need to build strong, credible relationships within the group and across departments and regions. Excellent people management/leadership skills accompanied with expert communication skills to positively influence teams is essential. Responsibilities include: * Manage a user experience team to deliver usable, useful, and compelling designs for a key products. * Effectively integrate the user experience disciplines together and allow for tight collaboration and a seamless hand-off of deliverables. * Define and drive a guiding vision for user experience products/projects under your purview. * Ability to work closely with leads in PM and Engineering. * Scope project needs and staff appropriately based on priorities. * Uphold guiding principles and style in project execution. Requirements: * Management experience: Minimum 7-10 years experience with at least 5 years leading a multidisciplinary user experience team. * User-centered experience: Expert understanding of web design with excellent design sensibilities. Drives human-centered innovation and product design with insights and inspiration from user research. Must have experience shipping products. Must understand and evangelize user-centered design and product development processes with sensitivity to business leaders and stakeholders, and use these effectively. * Communication: Strong oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, able to collaborate and negotiate effectively in a cross-functional team. Must be able to articulate and advocate design rationale. Must be able to establish credibility with engineers, PMs, and designers. * Leadership: Must be able to motivate and inspire people and make tough decisions when necessary in a timely manner. Proven track record of rallying people behind a vision and make concepts tangible. * Education: College and/or advanced degree(s) in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, HCI, Product Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, Cognitive Psychology, or related field. **With the holidays and end of year approaching, the start date for this position will be early next year. If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Candidates must provide a portfolio, including examples of interactive and application work and must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer, New York City, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer Location: New York City Compensation: Flexible + bonus + stock A leading Internet company is seeking an Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer to design and prototype the next generation of its innovative and user-friendly products. The Interaction Designer will work on maps, geocoded products and local search (NYC). The ideal candidate for this position will have: * Strong user-interface skills * Extensive experience leading a user-centered process for a major online product or service * A broad understanding of complex, consumer-oriented systems and the methods for their creation, including participatory design and rapid prototyping This position combines hands-on design work and leadership opportunities, and it offers a terrific opportunity to join a well-known company that is rapidly expanding into exciting areas. Requirements: * M.S. in human-computer interaction (HCI) or related field preferred (A B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field will be a big plus.) * Demonstrated experience in designing extremely usable, consumer-oriented Web-based interfaces * Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills * Significant experience with leading or managing the design for one or more complex Web-based systems preferred * An ability to effectively negotiate interactions between designers and engineers and a strong technical background (desired) If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a resume and link to your portfolio. Not all resumes will receive a response, and resumes without portfolio's will not be reviewed. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jstehle *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer, Seattle Area, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer Location: Seattle area Compensation: Flexible + bonus + stock A leading Internet company is searching for an Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer to focus on ads and advertising products. The position will also include design for desktop applications and perhaps video. The Interaction Designer must be able to work closely with engineers and product managers throughout all stages of development. This role offers a chance to join a well-known company that is rapidly expanding into exciting areas. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with user applications and information architecture, strong technical and prototyping skills, and experience working with engineers. Responsibilities include: * Helping to define the user model and user interface for the company's new and existing products and features * Developing high-level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas * Assessing usability of new and existing products and making constructive suggestions for change Requirements: * A solid academic background in human-computer interaction (HCI) or related field (A B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or related field will be a big plus.) * A background in information architecture and user applications * Strong technical and prototyping skills, including excellent knowledge of JavaScript * Solid skills in and experience working with engineers * Demonstrated experience in designing usable Web-based interfaces * Expert HTML skills * A strong, clean visual-design sense * Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills * A critical thinker with a good design sense and an eye for making things better Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer, Seattle Area, Recruiter, Full Time
*Title: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer* *Location: Seattle area* *Compensation: Flexible + bonus + stock* A leading Internet company is searching for an Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer to focus on ads and advertising products. The position will also include design for desktop applications and perhaps video. The Interaction Designer must be able to work closely with engineers and product managers throughout all stages of development. This role offers a chance to join a well-known company that is rapidly expanding into exciting areas. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with user applications and information architecture, strong technical and prototyping skills, and experience working with engineers. *Responsibilities include:* * Helping to define the user model and user interface for the company's new and existing products and features * Developing high-level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas * Assessing usability of new and existing products and making constructive suggestions for change *Requirements:* * A solid academic background in human-computer interaction (HCI) or related field (A B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or related field will be a big plus.) * A background in information architecture and user applications * Strong technical and prototyping skills, including excellent knowledge of JavaScript * Solid skills in and experience working with engineers * Demonstrated experience in designing usable Web-based interfaces * Expert HTML skills * A strong, clean visual-design sense * Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills * A critical thinker with a good design sense and an eye for making things better Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. *Not all resumes will receive a response. Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Senior Interaction Designer - A Leading Internet Company, Silicon Valley, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Senior Interaction Designer Location: Silicon Valley Compensation: Flexible + bonus + stock Status: Full-time A leading Internet company is searching for a Senior Interaction Designer to work on content for a popular site. The Senior Interaction Designer will help to define the user experience and drive the design process. This person will work closely with engineers and product managers throughout all stages of the product cycle. This role offers a chance to work at a well-known company that is rapidly expanding into exciting areas. Responsibilities include: * Helping to define the user model and user interface for the company's new and existing products and features * Developing high-level detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas * Assessing usability of new and existing products and making constructive suggestions for change Requirements: * A solid academic background in human-computer interaction (HCI) or related field (A B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or related field will be a big plus.) * Demonstrated experience in designing usable Web-based interfaces * Expert HTML skills * Excellent knowledge of JavaScript for rapid prototyping * Strong, clean visual-design sense * Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills * A critical thinker with a good design sense and an eye for making things better Similar positions are available in New York and Seattle. If you feel that you are qualified for this position, please email me a Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Please note: *Resumes submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed *Not all resumes will receive a response Jessie Stehle Creative Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com *If you know of someone who you would like to refer for this position, please have him or her email me directly and mention your name. If you would like to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer, Los Angeles, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Interaction Designer / Senior Interaction Designer Location: Los Angeles Compensation: Low 100's + bonus + stock A leading Internet company is searching for an Interaction Designer or Senior Interaction Designer to work on one of the newest components of its site. Working closely with engineers and product managers throughout all stages of the product cycle, the Interaction Designer will help define the user experience and drive the design process for new products and features. This role offers a chance to work at a well-known company that's rapidly expanding into exciting new areas, and to have an impact on the experience of millions of Web users. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Interaction Designer with strong visual-design sensibilities who is eager to work on Web 2.0 projects. Responsibilities include: * Helping to define the user model and user interface for new and existing company products and features * Developing high-level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas * Assessing usability of new and existing products, and making constructive suggestions for change Requirements: * A proven track record of designing usable Web-based interfaces * Expert HTML skills and a strong technical background * Excellent knowledge of JavaScript for rapid prototyping * Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills * A critical thinker with a good, strong design sense and an eye for making things better * A solid academic background in human-computer interaction (HCI) or related field (BS or MS in Computer Science or related field a big plus) If you feel you're qualified for this position, please email me a cover letter and Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Sorry -- not all resumes will receive a response. Mary King Senior Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com *If you know of someone whom you would like to refer for this position, please have them email me directly and mention your name. If you'd prefer to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://gamma.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://gamma.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://gamma.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Interaction Designer - A popular online retailer, SF Bay Area, Recruiter, Full Time
Title: Interaction Designer - A popular online retailer Location: SF Bay Area Salary: Flexible DOE + 20% bonus A popular online retailer is searching for an Interaction Designer to determine how its interactive user interfaces should work and to create plans for team members for developing the graphical user interface, content and functionality of its Web site. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Information Architecture, the Interaction Designer will be involved in conception, design, specification and creative QA tasks. In addition, the Interaction Designer will consult with clients about their business goals and propose front-end architectural solutions and strategies that meet both users' and clients' needs. Responsibilities include: * Conducting and participating in concept-generation activities, including the development of user profiles, user scenarios, organizational models, task models and feature lists * Conducting and participating in project-definition activities, such as gathering business requirements, assessing site(s) and handling competitive analyses and secondary research * Organizing site content and functionality by creating site blueprints and wireframes * Creating identifiable nomenclature for users and navigation systems that support users' needs * Analyzing, developing and refining user tasks and processes * Collaborating with design and development teams to build user interfaces * Working with other project team members to define methods to be used, including competitive audits and secondary research * Creating process flows, site maps, wireframes and screen prototypes that will advance the company's merchandising, business, marketing, or branding objectives * Presenting chosen design to project and business teams for review * Producing highly accurate wireframe documentation and other specifications required to implement design * Working with product manager and team to define documentation scope * Ensuring that pages match wireframe specifications; looking for areas of the site that need improvement and driving changes * Providing QA feedback to and consultation with HTML, PM and engineering teams prior to launch Requirements: * Bachelor's degree (preferably in HCI, Information Science, design disciplines, or other relevant field; or equivalent work experience) * More than three years of experience in Web-based information architecture or interaction design, including the design of the overall IA of several sites * Moderate-to-advanced transactional design experience * Web design experience, including HTML and capabilities of Web browsers across multiple platforms and new technologies * Experience in user research planning, observation and translating user research into design decisions * Knowledge of Internet usability and user interface best practices as well as a background in information process, flow definition and improvement * Exceptional experience making graphic and written presentations of information * Solid expertise in Visio; experience with Word, Illustrator, Director, Photoshop, PowerPoint and various HTML editors will be helpful * Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions * Willing to take a leadership role in directing the user experience and to work very collaboratively with all members of the project team * Flexible, highly organized, with very good project-management skills; able to recommend priorities for projects If you feel you're qualified for this position, please email me a cover letter and Word doc or PDF version of your resume and link to your portfolio. Sorry -- not all resumes will receive a response. Ron Hart Senior Recruiter Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Site: http://www.cm-recruiting.com *If you know of someone whom you would like to refer for this position, please have them email me directly and mention your name. If you'd prefer to refer someone confidentially, please mention this in your email. I can pay a $1,000 - 3,000 referral fee for each hired candidate.* Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://gamma.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://gamma.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://gamma.ixda.org/help
