RIM, creator of the BlackBerry, has openings for Interaction Designers in Redwood City, CA and Mississauga (Toronto), Waterloo, & Ottawa, Ontario.
Relocation, including international, is provided with each position. Interaction Designer Redwood City, California Senior Interaction Designer Ottawa, Ontario Senior Interaction Designer Waterloo, Ontario Interaction Designer Waterloo, Ontario Interaction Designers - Mississauga & Waterloo (2 positions) Detailed job descriptions for each position are given below. Interested candidates need to send a copy of their Resume and their Portfolio of design work (as a link or as a PDF file, 2MB maximum size) to John Childs at jchi...@rim.com Sincerely, John John Childs Recruitment Sourcing Specialist Research In Motion, Ltd. jchi...@rim.com SIX OPENINGS AS FOLLOWS: >>>INTERACTION DESIGNER, REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA. RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for Interaction Designers to create compelling design solutions for the mobile user experience in the areas of core UI, handheld applications and mobile web services. You are passionate about design and prolific in creating engaging visual content and design interactions with a meticulous focus on simplicity and elegance. You are well versed in the tools of 2D graphics and animation and communicate your ideas and concepts effortlessly using storyboards, simulations, prototypes or videos. RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the IxD team you will help to further understand and define user behaviors and interactions, exploring and proposing innovative features, developing and refining concepts and playing a key role in their implementation. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes usability analysts, engineers, marketing, product managers, as well as other interface/visual designers. You will be responsible for presenting and documenting your user interface designs as well as contributing to design specifications and guidelines. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Ability to formulate simple, elegant interaction design solutions Ability to formulate and distill design rationale for their work Strong visual design abilities and attention to detail both functional and aesthetic Demonstrate design solutions using interactive prototypes on handheld and PC Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment A skilled communicator comfortable with meetings and presentations Solid understanding of user centered design methods and principles Experience with contextual and lab-based research methods An appreciation for underlying technical requirements and constraints Practical knowledge of graphic design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or of 3D modeling, animation and prototyping tools, such as Adobe Flash, After Effects... Degree preferred, but not required: BA in either Human Factors/HCI, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design or related field A minimum of 3 years creating user experiences for commercial software or devices >>>INTERACTION DESIGNERS, MISSISSAUGA & WATERLOO (2 POSITIONS). RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for two Interaction Designers (one based in Waterloo, one in Mississauga) to create compelling design solutions for the mobile user experience in the areas of core UI, handheld applications and mobile web services. You are passionate about design and prolific in creating engaging visual content and design interactions with a meticulous focus on simplicity and elegance. You are well versed in the tools of 2D graphics and animation and communicate your ideas and concepts effortlessly using storyboards, simulations, prototypes or videos. RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the IxD team you will help to further understand and define user behaviors and interactions, exploring and proposing innovative features, developing and refining concepts and playing a key role in their implementation. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes usability analysts, engineers, marketing, product managers, as well as other interface/visual designers. You will be responsible for presenting and documenting your user interface designs as well as contributing to design specifications and guidelines. >>>INTERACTION DESIGNER, WATERLOO, ONTARIO, RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for an interaction designer for handheld device and PC user interfaces. In this role you must be passionate about design and prolific in creating totally engaging visual content. You design interactions and create user experiences with a meticulous focus on simplicity, elegance and refinement. You are extremely well versed (a master) in the tools of 2d graphics and illustrations as well as for 3d modeling and animation. You communicate your ideas and concepts effortlessly using storyboards, Flash simulations, prototypes and videos. The ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters are essential skills. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes engineers, marketing, product managers, as well as other designers. You will be responsible for presenting, refining and specifying the user interfaces designs and guidelines. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Degree preferred, but not required: BA in either Human Factors/HCI, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design or related field. At least 3-5 years experience developing successfully web and/or software applications A skilled communicator comfortable with meetings and presentations. Exceptional understanding of user centered design methods and principles. Familiarity with field and lab-based usability research methodologies Ability to formulate and distill design rational and guidelines for their work. An appreciation of underlying technical requirements and constraints. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast paced environment. Advanced knowledge of graphic design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and of 3d modeling, animation and prototyping tools, such as Adobe Flash, After Effects. >>>SENIOR INTERACTION DESIGNER, WATERLOO, ONTARIO, RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for an Senior User Experience Designer to work on handheld device and PC applications. Responsibilities include the design and overall quality of the user experience for both device and PC applications with a focus on usability and UI flow. As well you will be guiding the design vision of those products by conceptualizing, exploring, and proposing new features, behaviors, and enhancements through interactive prototypes, design mock-ups, design specifications. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes engineers, marketing, product managers, as well as other designers. You will be responsible for presenting, refining, specifying the user interfaces designs and guidelines. Frequent and regular travel will be required 20%. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Ability to formulate simple elegant design solutions and incorporate innovative technologies is an absolute requirement Attention to detail both functional and aesthetic as well as the ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters are essential skills The ideal candidate will possess: Excellent user interface design skills and ability to problem solve Ability to formulate timely and appropriate usability testing and feedback methods Exceptional understanding of fundamental design disciplines and processes Ability to formulated UI guidelines and distill overall design principles An understanding of underlying technical concepts A deep understanding interface design principles Strong communication and organizational skills A minimum of 5 years of experience creating user experiences for commercial software 1-2 years experience as a design lead Advanced knowledge of graphic design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and of animation and prototyping tools, such as Adobe Flash >>>SENIOR INTERACTION DESIGNER, OTTAWA, ONTARIO. RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for Senior Interaction Designers to create compelling design solutions that cross both the mobile and desktop user experience, with a focus on media and content management for Mac/PC and Web applications. You are passionate about design and prolific in creating engaging visual content and design interactions with a meticulous focus on simplicity and elegance. You are well versed in the tools of graphic design and animation and communicate your ideas and concepts effortlessly using storyboards, simulations, prototypes or videos. RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the IxD team you will help to further understand and define user behaviors and interactions, exploring and proposing innovative features, developing and refining concepts and playing a key role in their implementation. You will work in a cross-functional team that includes usability analysts, engineers, marketing, product managers, as well as other interface/visual designers. The ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters are essential skills. You must be fluent in user centered design methodologies and information architecture and be able to apply this knowledge across a wide range of platforms. You will be responsible for presenting and documenting your user interfaces designs. You will be responsible for developing user interfaces designs specifications and guidelines. As an advocate for the consumer, you strive for innovation and simplicity by leveraging research, strategic thinking and your experience, building relationships within a technology centric organization. Leading by example you will contribute directly to projects as well as through design direction, project reviews and leading brainstorming sessions. You will guide and mentor others on the team, sharing your personal strengths and experience. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Ability to formulate simple, elegant interaction design solutions Ability to formulate and distill design rationale and guidelines for your work. Attention to detail both functional and aesthetic Demonstrate design solutions using interactive prototypes on handheld and PC Ability to work on your own or as part of a team Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast paced environment A skilled communicator comfortable with meetings and presentations Exceptional understanding of user centered design methods and principles Experience with contextual and lab-based research methods An understanding of underlying technical requirements and constraints Practical knowledge of graphic design tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Degree preferred, but not required: BA in either Human Factors/HCI, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design or related field A minimum of 7 years creating user experiences for commercial software 1-2 years experience in a senior design role >>>Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the BlackBerry smartphone product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. For more information, visit www.rim.com. If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence.
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