[IxDA Discuss] Job - User Experience Designer w/ software, desktop or mobile/device exp - Recruiter - Close to Chicago(100 miles)
The User Experience Designer is responsible for creating the consumer experience for the next generation of consumer electronics. They will help lead efforts to understand emerging trends, seek out real-life insights, conceive user interface design solutions, and assure uncompromising usability. The work environment fosters a culture of curiosity, creativity, diversity, and craftsmanship, innovative problem-solving and cross- disciplinary collaboration. Qualifications: * Skilled in applying user-centered design practices, e.g., ethnography, user needs analysis, participatory design, and usability testing. * Strong portfolio of user interaction design work. * Experience successfully executing interaction design projects in accordance with phases and gates product development processes. * Skilled in creating information architecture and prototyping user interface designs using popular interaction design tools. * Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Education: * BA/BS degree or equivalent in Graphic or Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience is typically required. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education. Responsibilities: * Collaborate with brand studios and strategic partners to define roadmaps for user experience design and technology application. * Develop, conduct, and analyze usability studies; providing input and actionable recommendations to fellow designers at all stages of product development. * Model user-centered design principles within the product development processes. * Create user interaction designs for consumer electronics products and services that stand out in the marketplace. * Competitive salary, great benefits package and relocation provided* If you are interested in working on emerging technologies for consumer electronic products, please send your resume and work samples(nav/work/process flows and/or sitemaps) to gabr...@bestica.com Thanks for taking the time to evaluate this position if you are qualified please apply but due to the amount of applicants the response time is subject to delay. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog http://interaction.ixda.org/ https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Senior Art Director / Art Director, 8 plus years of industry exp in New York City - Recruiter
Job Title: Senior Art Director / Art Director, 8 plus years of industry exp in New York City Job Description: Our client, a very solid company in New York City, has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate, interesting work including mobile/hand held device applications. You should demonstrate conceptual thinking with the ability to deliver unique, creative solutions for complex interactive experiences. You should have a strong understanding of the user-centered design process and be equally comfortable working independently as well as delegating tasks to other design team members. Required Skills: *Strong industry experience as Sr. Art Director working on innovative software/ SAAS/ desktop/ mobile/ medical/ consumer electronics space If you been a Senior Art Director working on emerging technologies in the software, SAAS, desktop, mobile, medical or consumer electronics space, please send a copy of your updated resume and your portfolio to shi...@bestica.com . Well maintained sketchbook is also required for this role. Our client offers a very competitive salary, excellent benefits and great working environment. Qualified candidates will be contacted Friends of Bestica Inc. Save $50 on IxDA10 registration using code IXDA10Bestica! learn more here http://bit.ly/ixd10b Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog http://interaction.ixda.org/ https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Add your insight to interaction design challenge blog and win $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and Other Cool Prizes
Add your insight to interaction design challenge blog and win $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and Other Cool Prizes 1. Amazon.com $50 Gift Card 2. Web Form Design by Luke Wroblewski 3. Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Cologne for Him, $37 value Winner's of the last blog. 1. Amaya Becvar Weddle - $50 Amazon Gift Card. 2. Eve McGivern - Web Form Design book 3. Ebaumer - Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Gift Set for Her, $50 value 4. Charlie NB - Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Cologne for Him, a $37 value User Profiles for Antivirus Software UIs Abstract Imagine that you are a lead usability researcher at a company that creates consumer antivirus software. Your product manager has the idea coming from market research that your company's niche should be in creating a product that has a tailored UI for specific user profiles. For instance, those who know little about antivirus software, and don't want to be bothered with specific details (basic users), would see a very simple interface; whereas those who are very interested in customization and configuration of specific details (experts) would be presented with an interface that is very technically rich and complex. Users would select the appropriate level for them at installation. Summary The challenge is, what combination of UX research methods would best allow us to create and modify designs for the the appropriate interfaces for say, 3-4 different classes of users? How can this research lead to specific targeted designs in the interface? Now, some real-world constraints. * What methodologies would you propose given a 2 month timeline for giving the development team specific recommendations? * What would you do with a) a budget of $2,000? What would you do with a budget of $20,000? You should assume a team of 2 researchers (whose salary are covered outside of the budget). * Finally, this is a global product. How would you address the issue of creating a product with global appeal? You can assume that the biggest markets are in Germany, France, the US, and India. To add your insight to interaction design challenge blog please visit http://bestica.com/blogdetails.aspx?bid=14 Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog http://interaction.ixda.org/ https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Principal Interaction Designer with complex applications experience- Manhattan, NY - Recruiter
Job Title:Principal Interaction Designer with complex applications experience, Manhattan, NY Job Description: Bestica is anxiously looking for an ideal Interaction Designer with 5 plus years of industry experience in the Interaction Design field, someone who has experience creating complex applications preferably desktop applications. However we will consider some one working on web apps like dynamic SAAS. This is an excellent opportunity with competitive salary, great bonuses and an awesome work environment. We are looking for dynamic individual who can own a product and take sole charge of the interaction design of the product from grounds up. Advanced degree in HCI or related field preferred. If you are interested and have the desired experience, please send in a copy of your updated resume and high level/complex work samples (process/nav/work flows, sitemaps) to shi...@bestica.com Thank you for your kind time and consideration. I look forward towards speaking with qualified candidates soon. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Senior Interaction Designer - Web Software Applications Preferred - Ventura County - Full Time - Recruiter
Senior Interaction Designer - Web Software Applications Preferred Location: Ventura County (One hour north of Los Angeles) Skills you will need: Senior level experience defining information architecture, visual design and/or interaction design for software applications, web applications and/or a significant e-commerce website, UX Responsibilities: * Ensures that design work is consistent with documented design standards. Uses interaction and visual design pattern libraries to maintain consistency in interfaces across products. * Creates design deliverables such as wireframes, page flow diagrams, and visual design mockups. May also be responsible for design for a particular group of features within a product release. * Works with user experience researchers, product management and other stakeholders to understand user needs and stakeholder requirements and then designs and documents the interaction and/or visual design of the user experience for both web and software-based interfaces. * Consults with programmers on technical matters and prototype designs. * Informally presents design concepts and deliverables to design team and project stakeholders; works with more senior designers to get approval to move projects forward and drive them to completion. Holds internal design reviews and may occasionally hold external design reviews or formally present design concepts and deliverables to project stakeholders. * Participates as an observer in user experience research activities such as usability testing, site visits, focus groups, interviews or other research activities, taking notes and/or contributing to user experience research findings. Experience Education Requirements: * BA/BS degree or equivalent in Graphic or Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience is typically required. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education. * 4-6 years industry experience * Experience using Adobe Fireworks or Photoshop, Microsoft Visio or Omnigraffle is a plus. * Must have experience defining information architecture, visual design and/or interaction design for software applications, web applications and/or a significant e-commerce website. Knowledge of and experience designing user interfaces for Mac or Windows software is a major plus. *Competitive salary, great benefits and relocation provided* Please send your resume and portfolio to mailto:te...@bestica.com te...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Interaction/Visual Designer - Web and Software Applications Experience Preferred - Ventura County - Full Time - Recruiter
Interaction/Visual Designer - Web and Software Applications Experience Preferred Location: Ventura County (One hour north of Los Angeles) Skills you will need: Experience defining information architecture, visual design and/or interaction design for software applications, web applications and/or a significant e-commerce website, UX Responsibilities: * Ensures that design work is consistent with documented design standards. Uses interaction and visual design pattern libraries to maintain consistency in interfaces across products. * Creates design deliverables such as wireframes, page flow diagrams, and visual design mockups. May also be responsible for design for a particular group of features within a product release. * Works with user experience researchers, product management and other stakeholders to understand user needs and stakeholder requirements and then designs and documents the interaction and/or visual design of the user experience for both web and software-based interfaces. * Consults with programmers on technical matters and prototype designs. * Informally presents design concepts and deliverables to design team and project stakeholders; works with more senior designers to get approval to move projects forward and drive them to completion. Holds internal design reviews and may occasionally hold external design reviews or formally present design concepts and deliverables to project stakeholders. * Participates as an observer in user experience research activities such as usability testing, site visits, focus groups, interviews or other research activities, taking notes and/or contributing to user experience research findings. Experience Education Requirements: * BA/BS degree or equivalent in Graphic or Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience is typically required. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education. * 1-3 years industry experience * Experience using Adobe Fireworks or Photoshop, Microsoft Visio or Omnigraffle is a plus. * Must have experience defining information architecture, visual design and/or interaction design for software applications, web applications and/or a significant e-commerce website. Knowledge of and experience designing user interfaces for Mac or Windows software is a major plus. *Competitive salary, great benefits and relocation provided* Please send your resume and portfolio to mailto:te...@bestica.com te...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] User Experience Staffing Firm Featured in Business Journal's All Over the Country
IT staffing firm finds its niche in user-friendly arena San Antonio Business Journal - by Mike W. Thomas In just four years, Harvinder Singh has grown his small IT staffing firm, working mostly in the local market, into a multimillion-dollar company with clients across the nation. In its first year of operation, Bestica Inc. had just $250,000 in revenues. This year, the company expects to gross more than $2 million. There was a need in San Antonio for a small company that could find quality players (for the tech industry), Singh says. Our company grew when we began to specialize in locating hard-to-find people. These hard-to-find people are the ones who are expert in a niche area of technology known as user experience design, or usability. These are the people who specialize in making technology that is user-friendly or easy to use. The more user-friendly the technology is, the more likely it is to be adopted by the general public, Singh says. One of the best examples of user experience design is the iPhone by Apple Inc. A major source of the iPhone's phenomenal success in the marketplace is its ease of use, Singh says. The technology experts who are able to make technology as user-friendly as the iPhone are a valuable resource and are highly sought after by most tech companies, Singh adds. Bestica has carved out a niche for itself by finding those types of high-quality workers and bringing them to clients such as Yahoo!, Cisco Systems and Microsoft. This is the niche that we want to work in, Singh says. Our strongest client base is in New York City and on the West Coast in places like San Francisco and San Jose. Bestica built up its database of UX/IT experts over the years by attending conferences and networking with groups such as the Usability Professionals' Association (UPA). Bestica was soon managing and promoting the job board for the UPA. Social media connection Bestica has also set up a blog where it invites tech companies to post usability problems and then invites its network of UX/IT experts to respond with suggested solutions. Julie Marco, a senior recruiter for Bestica, says the advent of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook has made a big difference in the company's ability to track down and find the kind of experienced personnel that its client companies are looking for. Social media has helped us to get to these hard-to-find people, Marco says. People who actively use these social media sites are the kind of forward looking people that our clients are looking for, she adds. By moving within these social circles, Marco says, they will start to see the same names come up over and over again when discussing topics on usability. This is usually a key indication that this person has the kind of knowledge and experience that their clients are looking for, she says. We have found Bestica to be a true partner in our search for top quality candidates, says Carolyn H. Labatt, president of Computer Solutions, an IT services company based in San Antonio. The caliber of the candidates they have found for us surpasses that of any other recruiting company that we have used, and they do a good job of the entire process from the time they identify the candidate to the time we bring the new employee on board. Labatt says Bestica is committed to adding value throughout the process and is genuinely concerned with helping us grow our business. We are growing very rapidly and they are helping us keep up with high demand so that we can continue to grow and prosper, she says. Change of direction Harvinder Singh's background is in information technology and he started out working in his uncle's company doing tech-related work. Singh's uncle is G.P. Singh, the founder of San Antonio-based Karta Technologies, which provides engineering, comprehensive training solutions, medical transformation and information technology services to government and commercial clients. I started out working as a technology guy and I hated it, Harvinder Singh says. I was more of a business/social outgoing person. So Singh came to an agreement with his uncle to become a staffing recruiter for the company and that soon led to the launch of his own company. Singh says that even though many of his clients are based in New York and California, he has no intention of moving his company out of San Antonio. For one thing, he says, most of the work can be done online and over the phone, and secondly, moving out of San Antonio, where the cost of living is relatively cheap, would more than double his expenses. Singh says Bestica had its best year ever in 2008, but has seen things stabilize this year as the recession intensified and made companies more cautious about hiring decisions. But he says he expects that things will pick up again soon because it is a growing market. Everyone wants their products to be user friendly, Singh says. The most successful companies today are the ones
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Director of Product Management/User Experience with start up exp - Bay Area , CA - Full time _ Recruiter
Bestica is seeking for a Director of Product Management/User Experience with start up exp in CA Job Responsibilities Collaborate with business, marketing, and technical teams to collect requirements, prioritize enhancements, translate into MRDs/PRDs and drive projects to completion while maintaining PL accountability Define vision and strategy for the entire product portfolio by identifying customer segments and market opportunities Work with Marketing Department to develop product positioning, pricing, messaging commensurate with competitors Define, track and improve key product metrics and develop tests against those metrics Maintain a keen awareness of every aspect of the customer experience Utilize market research to evaluate the competitive landscape and all elements related to the business case Recruit, mentor and manage product management team members Take an active role in the strategic planning process and act in a leadership role throughout the organization Job Qualifications 3-5 years of product management experience with a solid understanding of product lifecycle, including identifying customer requirements, translating requirements into product features for release, developing product roadmaps and migration strategies. MUST HAVE START-UP EXP Ability to successfully collaborate with business, marketing and technical teams Track record of successful collaboration with a product development team or organization Strong business management and analysis skills Strong strategic, analytical and communication skills Bachelors degree in related field. MBA preferred Local BAY AREA Candidates Only Email your resumes to gabr...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
Re: [IxDA Discuss] Any good book on interaction Design/UX
Our resources column has some of good UX / Design books mentioned. You can check them out at http://bestica.com/resources.aspx Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View Besticas Current Openings Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.interactiondesigners.com [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.interactiondesigners.com] On Behalf Of Sunil Kale Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 2:30 AM To: disc...@ixda.org Subject: [IxDA Discuss] Any good book on interaction Design/UX Could any one provide me the names of few Good books relating to Interaction design and User Experience. SK See the Web#39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ 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 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - User Experience/Interaction Designer with good Visual design experience - New York - Recruiter
Hi We're looking for a User Experience/Interaction Designer with good Visual design experience and with 1-5 years of experience and a portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and the ability to deliver unique, creative solutions for complex, interactive experiences. The applicant should have good visual design experience in some complex applications: mobile, software, desktop or web, and a strong understanding of the user-centered design process and be equally comfortable working independently and alongside other design team members and developers. Creatively conceptualize ideas that may require extensive research in the field of education. (Previous experience in Education a plus but not required). The applicant needs to demonstrate a solid understanding of where visual design, interaction design, information architecture and technology come together to create smart, compelling and usable experiences across channels and devices. Requirements: * Candidates must have an outstanding online portfolio. * Must have a well maintained sketchbook for in-person presentation. * Passion for design and the evolution of the interactive user experience. * Solid understanding of design principles and how they apply to the interactive space. * 1-5 years of business experience in Interactive and AV design and production. Design for mobile applications is a plus. * Solid typography, iconography, effective storytelling and an understanding of color theory, as well as a meticulous attention to detail. * Excellent knowledge of prevailing interface design tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash and basic knowledge of HTML/CSS. * Experience in creating comprehensive wireframes, sketches, UI and final visual design for rich online interaction. * Experience with industrial design is a plus. * Ability to produce great work in short timeframes, manage time efficiently while multi-tasking across different projects and clients. * Ability to communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale to other members of the design, development and client teams. * Comfortable taking specific direction as well as working independently with a general guidance. * Experience working in a corporate environment is essential. If you are interested in the position, please send in a copy of your updated resume and portfolio to mailto:shi...@bestica.com shi...@bestica.com .Also, kindly let us know the best time to contact you to discuss this role further. If you are not interested at this time, please forward this to someone you think would be a good fit and apply for this role Thanks for your time and consideration. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] Researching Techniques for Collecting User Experience Feedback on a Location Based Mobile Game
Researching Techniques for Collecting User Experience Feedback on a Location Based Mobile Game Answer The Question and Win A Prize at Bestica's Interaction Design Challenge Blog At http://bestica.com/blog.aspx Prizes include: 1. Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/You-Gift-GiftCard-%252d-%252450/dp/B0010E1NIS $50 Gift Card 2. Web Form http://www.rosenfeldmedia.com/books/webforms/ Design by Luke http://www.lukew.com/resources/web_form_design.asp Wroblewski 3. Victoria's http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay.vs?namespace= productDisplayorigin=onlineProductDisplay.jspevent=displayprnbr=CU-209754 cgname=OSKEYBAFZZZrfnbr=4844 Secret Very Sexy Gift Set for Her, $50 value 4. Victoria's http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay.vs?namespace= productDisplayorigin=onlineProductDisplay.jspevent=displayprnbr=CU-150033 cgname=OSKEYBAFZZZrfnbr=2544 Secret Very Sexy Cologne for Him, $37 value The topic is Researching Techniques for Collecting User Experience Feedback on a Location Based Mobile Game We are designing a location-based multi-player mobile game that aims to bridge the gap between the online and offline worlds. To this end, the game is embedded in the user's life to be played at different locations, times, and collaborate with other players. We would like to hear ideas and suggestions on how to conduct our first user testing. The mobile game is to be tested in its context which is any place that users can play mobile games such the street or at home. One major limitation is not having access to the comfort of a conventional user-testing lab. http://www.bestica.com/blogdetails.aspx?bid=13 More... - How can we collect user feedback in a reliable way without observing our users? What are current field methods used in the mobile world? - How can we capture contextual information on the situations users play the game and the features they choose to play? - Having users annotate their thoughts/comments on a form on a daily basis versus recalling all thoughts at the end of the experience? Be first to add your comment or participate in the discussion. Best comments win seriously excellent prizes! All relevant comments also score Best Points! Best Points can be redeemed just like frequent flier miles. Go to http://bestica.com/blog.aspx and get yours. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G 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
[IxDA Discuss] $50 design code for How Design conference
Hi You're invited to join HOW magazine in Austin, Texas, June 24-27 for the 2009 HOW Design Conference. You'll get four days packed with software instruction, creativity boosters and tips for growing your career in any economy, plus a wealth of innovative ideas and great design work. http://www.bestica.com/ Bestica has arranged a special discount for you: you can save $50 off your full-Conference registration. Just enter coupon code BST9 when you register online at http://www.howconference.com/ www.HOWconference.com to apply your discount. Here's just a taste of the bottom-line benefits you'll reap from this year's event: * project management techniques that will help you work more efficiently and effectively * expert information on using Flash, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects and more * tips for creatively collaborating with both internal and external clients-you'll learn to build better relationships with your clients, promoting both loyalty and retention For complete session descriptions, speaker info and everything else you need to know about the HOW Design Conference, including a quick and easy registration form, visit http://www.howconference.com/ www.HOWconference.com. Our current Job openings: User Experience Designer - Columbus, OH This small team works closely with product management and software development teams in an innovative environment on this high traffic B2B web portal. For complete job description please send your resume to mailto:gabr...@bestica.com gabr...@bestica.com or visit http://bestica.com/jobdetails.aspx?jbc=95jcode=GABCOLOHIDES Interaction Designer, San Diego,CA Must have 3 to 5 years of experience designing consumer-oriented user interfaces for mobile devices, web applications, and/or desktop software (not website design) Must have strong visual design skills with proficiency at selecting color palettes and designing screen layouts and typography For complete job description please send your resume to mailto:gabr...@bestica.com gabr...@bestica.com Interaction Designer - Park City,Utah 3 plus years of industry experience, portfolio required, e-commerce experience preferred. Culture is very sports oriented and outdoor loving so if you like being outdoors and sports it might be the best fit for you. Experience with social networking or Web 2.0 would be a plus. Please send your portfolio and resume to mailto:gabr...@bestica.com gabr...@bestica.com http://bestica.com/jobdetails.aspx?jbc=79jcode=ROSAPCUTID Experienced Information Architect (Agency) - Denver,CO The Information Architect works with a team of internal staff and clients to translate business, functional and design requirements into rich interactive experiences. This role bridges together creative, technical architecture, and usability design into interfaces. This individual will be responsible for the development of information architecture documentation, presentation of these documents to clients and overall leading the project from an information design perspective. For complete job description please send your resume to mailto:gabr...@bestica.com gabr...@bestica.com or visit http://bestica.com/jobdetails.aspx?jbc=93jcode=GABDNVCOIA User Interface Engineer - SF Bay area Design and develop the user interface for a new electronic discovery application that is of key strategic importance. In this position you will be expected to collaborate with product management to design the user interface and work independently on the implementation. For complete job description please send your resume to mailto:r...@bestica.com r...@bestica.com or visit http://bestica.com/jobdetails.aspx?jbc=78jcode=ROSSFCAUIDev User Interface Developer/ C++ - SF Bay area You will be will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of the key user interface components of company efunctions that are written in C++. For complete job description please send your resume to mailto:r...@bestica.com r...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.upassoc.org/conference/2009/ UPA Conference in Portland in June http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G *$50 coupon code BST9 for http://www.howconference.com/GeneralMenu/ How Design Conference in Austin For Bestica Friends and Fans Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe
[IxDA Discuss] Friends of Bestica get $150 Total Discount for How Design Conference in Austin with $50 coupon code BST9 and $100 early bird before May1.
You're invited to join HOW magazine in Austin, Texas, June 24-27 for the 2009 HOW Design Conference. You'll get four days packed with software instruction, creativity boosters and tips for growing your career in any economy, plus a wealth of innovative ideas and great design work. Bestica http://www.bestica.com has arranged a special discount for you: you can save $50 off your full-Conference registration. Just enter coupon code BST9 when you register online at www.HOWconference.com http://www.howconference.com/ to apply your discount. Plus, if you register by the May 1 Early-Bird deadline, you'll save an additional $100-a total savings of $150!* Here's just a taste of the bottom-line benefits you'll reap from this year's event: * project management techniques that will help you work more efficiently and effectively * expert information on using Flash, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects and more * tips for creatively collaborating with both internal and external clients-you'll learn to build better relationships with your clients, promoting both loyalty and retention For complete session descriptions, speaker info and everything else you need to know about the HOW Design Conference, including a quick and easy registration form, visit www.HOWconference.com http://www.howconference.com/ . *$50 discount applies to full-Conference registration options only and may not be used in combination with any other discount offers. Early-Bird discount does not apply to student or combo rates Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.upassoc.org/conference/2009/ UPA Conference in Portland in June http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog Friends of Bestica Get 10% discount https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G at the NYC Gel Conference Friends of Bestica get $150 Total Discount for http://www.howconference.com/GeneralMenu/ How Design Conference in Austin with $50 coupon code BST9 and $100 early bird before May 1 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Qualitative Research Contractor, Seattle 5 plus month contract - Recruiter
Qualitative Research Contractor, Seattle 5 plus month contract. This position must have thorough working understanding and experience conducting the following research methodologies (particularly as they apply to identifying consumer pain points and unmet needs, concept and prototype evaluation)... Consumer ethnography, contextual inquiries and other anthropological methods Focus groups, triads and dyads In-depth interviews Additional required qualitative project skills include: Designing participant screeners and discussion guides Vendor (recruiting and selection and management Analysis and presentation The candidate will serve as an internal resource / consultant to innovation project teams so an ability to listen to project teams, understand their needs, scope and create an appropriate research program. Must be able to perform in a creative, loosely structured, highly creative environment. Job Requirements Knowledge of user-centered, empathetic design process Understanding of usability testing Familiarity of wireless industry experience facilitating ideation, brainstorming and synthesis sessions with teams Minimum Required Skills / Competencies: Qualifications: Four year college degree with focus on research, psychology, anthropology, or related fields Previous project management experience 5+ years of qualitative research experience as a practitioner Demonstrated ability to apply research to answer business questions and guide strategy Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint Ability to travel when needed is necessary Please send your resume for immediate consideration to gabr...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog Friends of Bestica Get 10% discount https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G at the NYC Gel Conference 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOb - Senior User Experience Manager - Full time - Pacific Nothwest - Recruiter
Senior User Experience Manager Full Time Pacific Northwest US Are you a hands-on kind of manager who can lead cross-functional teams and usability people; interact with teams and device vendors to brainstorm, analyze, evaluate, and improve interfaces; and infuse passion for UX improvements into your enterprise from the researcher to the boardroom? This is a great opportunity to build long term program initiatives and carries the authority to effect change. Your degree in HCI or psych gives you a head start. Your deep UX experience and strong portfolio is what gets you to the table. Initial interviews with our client company will be next week. For consideration, submit your resume and portfolio link(s) or .pdfs promptly to caro...@bestica.com . Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.chi2009.org/ CHI 2009 in Boston in April http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog Friends of Bestica Get 10% discount https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G at the NYC Gel Conference 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Senior Manager, User Experience - Seattle , WA - Full Time - Recruiter
Senior Manager, User Experience Seattle, WA Our client is looking for a dynamic individual who has experience managing a team of usability specialists and can or has experience managing 3rd party usability specialists. This individual needs to show a successful track record of having the development/design team implement ideas based off of your team's usability studies. In Your current role you must be a hands-on manager conducting usability studies yourself. You will manage a team of usability specialists that create user interface specifications and detailed UI flows for a variety of projects. Write user interface requirements. Your team of usability specialists will perform heuristic evaluations for both web and mobile applications. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Centered Interaction or Psychology. Master's strongly preferred. Minimum 3 years of managing usability specialist. Our client is a very stable company with interesting work, relocation available for right candidate, Please send your resume for immediate consideration(also to receive complete job description) to gabr...@bestica.com Initial phone with hiring manager starting end of week of 4/13. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.chi2009.org/ CHI 2009 in Boston in April http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog Friends of Bestica Get 10% discount https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?d=i0j8G at the NYC Gel Conference 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - Interaction Designer - Park City, Utah - Full time - Recruiter
Interaction Designer with Ecommerce Experience. Web 2.0 or Social Networking a Plus , Park City Utah Our client is a rapidly growing company located in beautiful Park City Utah. 3 plus years of industry experience, portfolio required, e-commerce experience preferred. Culture is very sport oriented and out door loving so if you like being out door and sports it might be the best fit for you. Experience with social networking or Web 2.0 would be a plus. Please send your portfolio and resume to gabr...@bestica.com Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.chi2009.org/ CHI 2009 in Boston in April http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog 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
[IxDA Discuss] Add your insight to interaction design challenge blog
Add your insight to interaction design challenge blog and win some cool prizes. We would like brainstorming, thoughts, ideas, input, and feedback from you, our usability and user-experience experts, about developing novel interaction techniques that enable a user to experience the benefits of listening with two ears (binaural hearing) compared to just listening with one ear (monaural hearing). To add your insight to interaction design challenge blog please visit http://bestica.com/blog.aspx Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| http://www.bestica.com blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ E-mail ID: - ve...@bestica.com blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter View http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Besticas Current Openings Visit our booth at http://www.chi2009.org/ CHI 2009 in Boston in April http://www.bestica.com/blog.aspx Contribute to Usability/Design Challenges Through Our Blog 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
[IxDA Discuss] University / Colleges in NC
Could you please suggest some colleges / University in North Carolina preferably near Raleigh for Usability and Interaction Design. Can you also please suggest companies which certify in Usability like Human Factors International and all. Appreciate your help. Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-858-9597| blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.bestica.com E-mail ID: - blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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
[IxDA Discuss] Articles and News on User Experience / Usability
Articles and news related to User Experience / Usability available on: http://bestica.com/resources.aspx Thank You. Veena G Recruiting Coordinator | Bestica Inc Tel: 210-614-4198| blocked::http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.bestica.com E-mail ID: - blocked::mailto:ve...@bestica.com ve...@bestica.com LinkedIn: blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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
[IxDA Discuss] Job - User Experience Consultant - Chicago - Recruiter - Full time
User Experience Consultant - Chicago (Location Negotiable) Description Organization: Systems Integration Technology - Global Delivery Excellence - User Experience Location:Chicago, New York City, Reston, San Francisco, Seattle Travel: 100% (Monday - Friday) Systems Integration and Technology (SIT) offers a full range of global delivery services-from enterprise solutions, system integration, technical architectures, business intelligence, infrastructure consulting, and technology research/development. Our SIT consultants can expect to: * work with cutting edge technology * deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries * work on a variety of projects ranging in both size and scope * receive continuous training * gain rapid career progression The mission of the Global Delivery Excellence group is to support value creation by helping engagements improve productivity, quality and predictability of solution delivery. Job Description User Experience Consultants will assist the application design team with gathering functional and user requirements, creating user profiles and scenarios, planning and executing focus groups, user interviews and JAD sessions. Design information architecture, user interface, and execution of usability tests. Develop UI prototypes, and document user interface design standards and guidelines. Communicate user centered design objectives and goals to client executives and other development teams. Mentor junior team members on user centered design principles and processes. Responsibilities * Conduct front end analysis, interviewing, focus groups, requirements gathering * Use storyboarding, user scenario development, high-level use case definition, user and task analysis, to capture and develop user requirements and integrate elements into user interaction designs. * Create, evaluate, and modify high and low-fidelity prototypes to support development process. Facilitate iterative testing of prototypes. * Design highly usable interfaces for multiple channels - Internet, handheld PDA, tablet PC, and touch screen kiosks, etc. * Design and develop usability plans Qualifications Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree * 4 years experience with User Interface Design and/or Graphical Design Additional Preferred Skill Requirements * Demonstrated ability to incorporate user-centered design principles into the architecture and design of user interfaces * Proficient with HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript and working knowledge of other popular Web technologies * Proficient with Adobe PhotoShop * Demonstrate written and oral communications skills and the ability to articulate ideas effectively * Strong interpersonal skills * Strong communication and conceptual skills * Proficient at project management skills (e.g. project planning and estimating) * Proven ability to meet tight deadlines * Ability to meet travel requirement (100% - Monday-Friday) Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 - Information Architect - Contract - Washington, DC - Recruiter
Information Architect Washington DC Contract Job Description A global interactive agency that uses innovative ideas and technology to deliver results for the world's leading brands. SUMMARY Our client is looking for a talented Information architect who is a creative thinker with a background in human factors, user experience and usability practices to help maintain and enhance a large web site. This is a contract position, with a duration of 2-8 months. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Generate wireframes, user flows and site maps that capture requirements, embrace usability best practices, and communicate fresh approaches * Collaborate closely with the client, designers and technologists to design web site features, functionality and applications * Explain concepts to clients in person and on paper * Always be an advocate for users, consistently defending their needs and wants * Keep apace with the latest perspectives on user experience REQUIREMENTS: * 3 yrs of web experience with at least 2 years of user experience and/or IA work * Strong understanding of usability and user experience best practices * Understanding of technical limitations and CMS-driven environments, as well as the U.S. Rehabilitation Act compliance * Creative problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail * Experience in IA and design tools: Visio and/or Illustrator/Freehand * Strong written communication skills Thank you. Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience /Usability / Web Designer / Interaction Design - West Coast - Recruiter - Contract / Full Time
Hello, Bestica is one of the nation's top Usability staffing specialists. Our clients include many big name firms and agencies, as well as exciting start up environments. Please take a look at the following roles and let me know if you are interested in learning more. If you are looking for a specific role or location, please feel free to reply with your resume and info on what you are looking for in your next role.We will be glad to help! We currently working with several west coast clients for the following roles and locations: 1. Seattle: Sr. Usability Designer - requires web application or ecommerce project experience at the senior level 2. Los Angeles: Engineering Director - looking for experience leading social networking projects, familiarity with PHP 3. Los Angeles: Web Designer - Front-end web design skills, intermediate level, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Flash/ Actionscript, Photoshop all desired 4. San Francisco: Web Designer - UI design for social networking site, craft successful user experience 5. San Francisco: PHP Developer - intermediate to senior level PHP coding skills for social networking site 6. San Francisco: Experience Designer (Sr./ Lead) - Design the user experience for this social networking mobile application website. Senior level or manager/ lead role, GUI design, information architecture and interaction design. 7. San Francisco: User Experience Design (Lead) - Visual design, UI strategy, using web 2.0 solutions. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX and Flash understanding - not a hands-on coding role but works closely with design team Thank You. Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - Sr Usability Engineer - Seattle, WA - Full Time - Recruiter
Sr Usability Engr Great opportunity to be part of a team of outstanding usability engrs and UX designers in a groundbreaking organization. Responsibilities ² Develop and implement user-focused design and research methodologies thru dev lifecycle in partnership with UX and cross-organizational teams. ² Employ multiple usability methodologies. Quantitative qualitative. May include lab studies, focus groups, iterative testing, heuristic evals, mapping, task analysis, surveys, scenarios, personas, etc. ² Present results and contribute to team exec decisions. ² Powerful user advocate. ² Superb communicator including pivotal UX considerations across teams. ² Manage research projects. ² Collaborate effectively on shared projects across divisions. Qualifications ² 4+ years designing conducting usability studies (field and lab); data analysis; successfully working with project teams driving design development thru project lifecycle, preferably in web usability or e-commerce space. ² Ph.D or M.S. in Cognitive or Experimental, HCI, Tech Comm, or related field. ² Experience working with multi-disciplinary Design and Development teams ² Strong understanding of web design processes ² Strong project management with multiple priority skills ² Great communication and persuasion skills (written, oral, group, individual) Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - New York , NY - Contract - Recruiter
Interaction Designer New York,NY As an Interaction Designer you will play a key role in helping to design our client's future applications. You will join a unique design team to create the next generation of our client's products and services. Responsibilities: . You will be responsible for leading the design of product form and behavior. Your focus will be on the behavior and interaction of the product. . You will collaborate with visual designers to create visually pleasing, on-brand experiences. . You will collaborate with teammates to conduct stakeholder and user research. You will use this research to create requirements and problem definitions. You will capture this knowledge in a variety of forms and models, including personas, scenarios, and requirements. . You will create deliverables to communicate your design work. Depending on the stage of the project and the need, this may include sketches, drawings, diagrams, low-resolution prototypes, wireframes, storyboards and any other medium you feel will be effective. Key Qualifications: . Empathy . Creativity . Superb communication skills . A quick study . Outstanding collaboration skills Other Qualifications . 3 - 5 years experience designing graphical interfaces; . Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills; . Firm grasp of basic visual design principles and practices; . Strong analytical skills; . Strong presentation skills; . Solid understanding of technology and the product development lifecycle; . Comfortable with common design tools like Photoshop and InDesign. . Formal training in Interaction Design, HCI, or related disciplines is a plus . Experience in the financial services industry a plus Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - New York , NY - Full Time - Recruiter
Interaction Designer New York,NY As an Interaction Designer you will play a key role in helping to design our client's future applications. You will join a unique design team to create the next generation of our client's products and services. Responsibilities: . You will be responsible for leading the design of product form and behavior. Your focus will be on the behavior and interaction of the product. . You will collaborate with visual designers to create visually pleasing, on-brand experiences. . You will collaborate with teammates to conduct stakeholder and user research. You will use this research to create requirements and problem definitions. You will capture this knowledge in a variety of forms and models, including personas, scenarios, and requirements. . You will create deliverables to communicate your design work. Depending on the stage of the project and the need, this may include sketches, drawings, diagrams, low-resolution prototypes, wireframes, storyboards and any other medium you feel will be effective. Key Qualifications: . Empathy . Creativity . Superb communication skills . A quick study . Outstanding collaboration skills Other Qualifications . 3 - 5 years experience designing graphical interfaces; . Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills; . Firm grasp of basic visual design principles and practices; . Strong analytical skills; . Strong presentation skills; . Solid understanding of technology and the product development lifecycle; . Comfortable with common design tools like Photoshop and InDesign. . Formal training in Interaction Design, HCI, or related disciplines is a plus . Experience in the financial services industry a plus Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience Research Manager - Redmond, WA - Full Time - Recruiter
User Experience Research Manager WA - Redmond Bestica is seeking for a User Experience Research Manager for the world's premier software firm. The Role.In addition to standard management activities (hiring, coaching, performance assessments, budgeting, etc), . You decide what activities your team needs to accomplish vs. hiring a vendor or empowering the product units. . You would set the vision for SOA platform. You own the feedback model. You drive the decisions. . Help define collaboration opportunities with the partner teams - customer engagement team, Rangers , Field PMs and the ISV partner team . . You will own the Usability Basic-and yes, you can even stop the rollout if user needs aren't being met! . You'll update the expectations of user research throughout the product life cycle. What you bring to it.. . At least 5 years experience in User Research activities . Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, related field, or comparable experience. . Experience leading a team of user researchers/usability testers. . Experience in highly technical domain - like server products - a major plus. . Strong business, collaboration, and communication skills. . Enthusiasm for technology in enterprises and large companies. If this job is not a good fit for you please feel free to forward this job to your friends and colleagues who can make use of this great opportunity or visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx blocked::http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx . Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - PHP Developer - Los Angeles, CA - Recruiter - Full Time
PHP Developer Los Angeles, CA We have an immediate opportunity for a talented PHP Developer to join our Clients exciting social entertainment company. Our environment is fast-paced and you will be responsible for developing production-level code as well as proof-of-concepts and prototypes. You will work both independently and in small teams, and will collaborate significantly with senior leadership. Great opportunity for advancement as the company grows. Primary Responsibilities: * Design core, backend software components * Code using primarily PHP and JS * Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa * Conduct design and code reviews * Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources Requirements: * Knowledge of PHP * Experience building large-scale server applications * Expert knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ or object oriented PHP * Experience with operating system internals, file systems, programming language design, compilers, distributed systems, or server architectures Additional skills: * Knowledge of Flash / Actionscript a plus * Knowledge of Javascript a plus * Comfortable working on both OSX and Windows Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Thank You. Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - Director of Engineering- Los Angeles, CA - Recruiter - Full Time
Director of Engineering Los Angeles, CA We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Director of Engineering to join our clients fast growing company. You should be comfortable working hand in hand with senior leadership and managing a growing technology team. Great opportunity for advancement as the company grows. Primary Responsibilities: * Head a team of talented engineers in developing code for an industry defining social entertainment platform * Implement engineering processes that will ensure delivery of platform on time * Work with CTO to continuously refine the platform to meet customer and partner needs * Lead QA to test and certify the platform and implement processes to effectively keep development on schedule * Manage Technology Group budget and headcount Requirements: * Must be an expert in object oriented PHP * Must have a proven track record of shipping products * Must have a proven track record delivering products on time * Ability to multitask in a startup environment * Must be decisive and effective at issue tracking and resolution *Must have a deep understanding of SW development processes and life cycle management * Must have an excellent understanding of program management as applied to a startup environment * Must have the ability to motivate, cultivate and develop a world class team as the organization grows * 3-5 years in senior engineering management role Additional skills: *Proven record in working with marketing to get a world class product out a plus * Ability to conceptualize creative, engaging consumer designs a plus * Experience with companies like Yahoo, eBay, Facebook, Google or social network companies are a plus. Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - Director of Interactive Design, Logistics - Los Angeles, CA - Full time - Recruiter
Director of Interactive Design, Logistics Los Angeles, CA We have an immediate opportunity for a talented and self-motivated Individual to fill the role of Director of Interactive Design, Logistics. You will be responsible the management of web artists across all our clients projects and be the project management liaison to the Executive Producers. Great opportunity for advancement. Primary Responsibilities: * Work hand-in-hand with Director of Interactive, Creative, to allocate/manage/mentor/review Interactive Design Team staff across multiple shows * Supervise workflow of internal developers and manage external contract developers as needed * Collaborate with executive producers, designers and programmers to ensure the design needs of each show are met in a timely manner. * Schedule resources and ensure art assets are organized and properly tracked * Work hand-in-hand with Creative Director to oversee/review the work of the artists across multiple projects simultaneously to ensure it meets high quality standards * Participate in steering meetings with Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer and other department heads * Manage Interactive Design Team budget and headcount Requirements: * A BA in Graphic Design or related field .3-5 years of relevant experience .Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills .Excellent communication and team skills * 3-5 years in art director or relevant management role Additional skills: * Strong knowledge of front end web development (HTML CSS) a plus * Experience with network shows or features a plus * Experience with companies like Yahoo, eBay, Facebook, Google or social network companies are a plus. Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions 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 - Web Designer - Los Angeles, CA - Recruiter - Full time
Web Designer Los Angeles, CA We have an immediate opportunity for a talented web designer to join our Clients fast growing company. You should have strong design skills and a working knowledge of web and print design and production. You should be comfortable juggling several projects with changing priorities and working on a small team. Great opportunity for advancement as the company grows. Primary Responsibilities: * Web design (site design, banner design, etc) * Front-end web development (HTML, CSS) * Print design (posters, flyers, etc) * Design of marketing communications materials and company collateral Requirements: * Demonstrated ability to conceptualize creative, engaging consumer designs * A BA in Graphic Design or related field * At least 1 year of relevant experience * Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills * Strong knowledge of front end web development (HTML CSS) * Ability to work quickly and flexibly while juggling several projects * Ability to work in a variety of visual styles Additional skills: * Knowledge of Flash / Actionscript a plus * Knowledge of Javascript a plus * Knowledge of PHP/MySQL a plus * Comfortable working on both OSX and Windows Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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- Full Time - Utah - Salt Lake City- Recruiter
Senior Interaction Designer Full-time Utah - Salt Lake City The Ideal Candidate 5+ to 7 years of experience Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree MUST BE CURRENT LDS CHURCH MEMBER, TEMPLE WORTHY. Our Interaction Designers are charged with designing and improving the Church's public websites and internal web applications. We need highly skilled designers who have a passion for beautiful, functional web design and a love for the work of the Lord. . Exceptional web-focused interaction design skills . Ability to conduct business analysis and define requirements . Solid UI and front-end web development skills .. The ability to lead through influence . A relentless drive for results . A minimum of 8 years in an IT related field . A minimum of 5 years experience in website or web application design Exceptional candidates will have the following: The ability to rapidly create web standard XHTML/CSS prototypes . An online portfolio of accomplished work . The ability to conduct effective user research . The ability to analyze, organize and categorize content . Exceptional visual design skills . Proven experience creating localized, global websites or web applications . Proven ability to lead and produce consistent high quality design Please send your resume to Gabriel Reynaga at [EMAIL PROTECTED] If this job is not a good fit for you please feel free to forward this job to your friends and colleagues who can make use of this great opportunity. To see other Bestica jobs please visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience / Usability Superstars - USA - Recruiter - Full Time / Contract
Bestica is looking For User Experience / Usability Superstars - and superstars to be wanted!! Stimulating, interesting and dynamic career path! Please email your resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] in regards to the following openings with the subject line of the position you are interested in. 1. Manager User Experience with Focus in User Research Redmond, WA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=187 2. Director of User Experience San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=181 3. Senior Information Architect San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=185 4. Senior Interaction Designer Boulder, CO For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=182 5. Senior Interaction Designer - Mobile San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=180 6. User Experience Designer Information Architect Full time- New Jersey For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=186 Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience / Usability Superstars - USA - Recruiter - Full Time / Contract
Bestica is looking For User Experience / Usability Superstars - and superstars to be wanted!! Stimulating, interesting and dynamic career path! Please email your resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] in regards to the following openings with the subject line of the position you are interested in. 1. Manager User Experience with Focus in User Research Redmond, WA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=187 2. Director of User Experience San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=181 3. Senior Information Architect San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=185 4. Senior Interaction Designer Boulder, CO For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=182 5. Senior Interaction Designer - Mobile San Francisco, CA For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=180 6. User Experience Designer Information Architect Full time- New Jersey For details visit: http://besticacom0.web128.discountasp.net/jobs_detail.aspx?pt=CompanyPositi onID=186 Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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] Design and Usability Resources You Would be Interested in?
We are a User Experience Design staffing company redesigning our website. In our redesign we are trying to add resources to our website that design and usability professional's would be interested in. A) Can you suggest some resources we should keep our website updated with? B) Some of the Ideas I would like your opinion on are -Contribution by people on design and usability jokes and a gift certificate every month for the best design joke contributed by the community. -Upcoming UX and Usability Conferences. -Design Schools. -User Groups like ixda, UPA, etc -Latest news in User Experience Design world. -Free tools like color contrast C) I would also like to add a business case periodically where the companies can add a detailed business case about their design/usability challenges and ask suggestions/solutions from the community. The best detailed solution would be awarded by a sponsored prize. We are hoping to reach 50-100 designer's come to our website everyday through our staffing efforts. I would appreciate suggestions so we can focus our resources on the right content. Thanks Harvinder Singh 210-614-4198 O 210-884-1311 C [EMAIL PROTECTED] outbind://293/www.bestica.com www.bestica.com Bridging the IT Talent Gap http://www.linkedin.com/in/harvindersingh http://www.linkedin.com/in/harvindersingh Visit outbind://293/www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other jobs http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience Manager - Redmond, WA - Full Time - Recruiter
User Experience Manager WA - Redmond Bestica is seeking for a User Experience Manager for the world's premier software firm. The Role.In addition to standard management activities (hiring, coaching, performance assessments, budgeting, etc), . You decide what activities your team needs to accomplish vs. hiring a vendor or empowering the product units. . You would set the vision for SOA platform. You own the feedback model. You drive the decisions. . Help define collaboration opportunities with the partner teams - customer engagement team, Rangers , Field PMs and the ISV partner team . . You will own the Usability Basic-and yes, you can even stop the rollout if user needs aren't being met! . You'll update the expectations of user research throughout the product life cycle. What you bring to it.. .. At least 5 years experience in User Research activities . Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, related field, or comparable experience. . Experience leading a team of user researchers/usability testers. . Experience in highly technical domain - like server products - a major plus. . Strong business, collaboration, and communication skills. . Enthusiasm for technology in enterprises and large companies. Email your resumes to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Call 210-614-4189. If this job is not a good fit for you please feel free to forward this job to your friends and colleagues who can make use of this great opportunity or visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx blocked::http://www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx . Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User Experience Designer Information Architect - NY - Full time - Recruiter
User Experience Designer Information Architect Imagine your dream position close to world class water, mountains, winter sports, wineries, top shelf educational resources, and still convenient enough to weekend in The Big Apple. IF your skill set focuses on User experience Conceptual design and utility AND ranges across User research Audience testing User testing Heuristics evaluation and analysis THEN your BS and 3 years of experience (or equivalent) in designing extremely usable, consumer-oriented web-based interfaces and the life-cycle of web software development with a track record of successfully managing your projects can bring you onto this team and a bold, inclusive environment. Add in competitive compensation and great bennies and it*s no secret that this position will fill quickly. For consideration, please send your resume ASAP to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If this job is not a good fit for you please feel free to forward this job to your friends and colleagues who can make use of this great opportunity or visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx for other positions Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - Mobile - Full Time - San Francisco, CA - Recruiter
Senior Interaction Designer - Mobile San Francisco, CA Passionate about designing compelling experiences for the mobile lifestyle? Want to work for top-tier clients in a fun, small agency in the heart of downtown San Francisco? We are looking for a Senior Interaction Designer to join our clients Interaction Design team on a full-time basis. You should have a strong understanding of the user-centered design process and be comfortable working independently as well as alongside other designers. You have at least 5 years of relevant design experience, including design for mobile or other devices, and feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, creative agency environment. RESPONSIBILITIES - Elicit and analyze business requirements through interviews and workshops - Perform primary and secondary user research - Develop user interface strategy and vision - Develop conceptual UI models - Develop personas, scenarios and storyboards - Define user task and interaction flows - Create screen-level interaction designs - Write user interface specifications that capture proposed designs in detail - Work with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate the feasibility of proposed solutions QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years designing effective interfaces for mobile applications - Undergraduate degree in relevant field and/or equivalent work experience - Experience performing a variety of forms of user research (contextual inquiry, focus groups, usability testing, etc.) - Strong understanding of the user-centered design process - Ability to clearly communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale to other members of the design, development and client teams - Working experience creating user interface specifications with appropriate design tools including Visio, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. - Ability to multi-task and work on a couple of small-to-mid sized projects in parallel - Focused attention to detail - Sense of humor and positive, flexible attitude - Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 Information Architect - SFO, CA - Recruiter
Senior Information Architect San Francisco, CA Senior Information Architect for 3 month project, some visual design skills, agency exp A+. Downtown San Francisco, some remote work ok. Please send resume and work samples to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call Gabriel Reynaga at 210.587.7247 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 - Director of User Experience - San Francisco, CA - Full Time - Recruiter
Director of User Experience San Francisco,CA Our client is a well-funded start-up with a unique product and a rapidly growing customer base. Our client's offices are located in downtown San Francisco, our client is building a team of the Bay Area's best and brightest minds to deliver a compelling SaaS solution to an under-penetrated SME market. Be The First ... The Director of User Experience will be a strategic and hands-on role in defining and leading next generation user experience, beginning with identifying and hiring key talent to build a world-class team including information architects and application designers. The Role ... -Design creative solutions for current and future of our clients product set with a balanced understanding of strategy, research, usability, interaction, and visual design. -Build and manage a team of interaction designers, graphic designers, usability experts and create a collaborative team atmosphere. -Hands on skills in creating user-centered designs and the ability to work with Marketing and Engineering to drive a cohesive UI strategy. -Create new user scenarios while maintaining consistency of UI framework and design patterns. -Mentoring cross-functional teams on new technologies and best practices, analyzing requirements, designing, and implementing new features and functionality. -Understand the complex, collaborative, multi-user landscape of the recruiting and applicant tracking software space. -Direct the design and development of the corporate web site to provide a compelling brand experience for potential customers. What You Bring To It ... -5+ years of management experience with design/usability teams. -Demonstrated experience in designing and developing complete web 2.0 applications -Deep understanding of user objectives, user scenarios, key product strategy, point of differentiation, usability principles, web applications framework, and the development of a product road map -Expert understanding of methodologies for designing easy-to-use interfaces, including information architecture, user-centered design, heuristic evaluation, and usability testing -Expertise in interaction design, visual design, HTML, CSS. -Understanding of JavaScript, AJAX, and Flash. -Proven success at building great design teams and mentoring team members -Enjoyment of dynamic, collaborative environments. -Degree in Psychology, HCI, Human Factors, Design, or related fields Our client offers a competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and pre-IPO stock. Please contact Gabriel Reynaga mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 210-587-7247 for more information Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.614.4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 #Sr. Interaction Designer#Boulder, Colorado area # Recruiter # Full Time
Sr. Interaction Designer - Boulder, Colorado area Position description This position will work with product managers and developers to create user experiences that innovate, are highly usable, enhance user satisfaction and have significant impact to the business. Position Responsibilities . Observe users and conduct interviews, ethnography and task analysis. . Develop concepts using critical thinking, root cause analysis and solid UI design skills. . Develop user scenarios and personas to model user types, actions, goals and expectations . Rapid prototyping and ideation using wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboarding and paper prototypes. . Conduct usability studies of prototype designs and existing interfaces. .. Collaborate with graphic specialists to support visual style standards. . Document form and behavior and develop functional interaction specifications. . Be willing to travel as necessary. Basic Qualifications BS and 5-10 years professional design experience practicing a user-centered design methodology. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Candidates must have strong presentation, verbal and written skills. Experienced with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, Flash. Creative with a strong, clean visual design sense and extremely detail oriented. Desired/Preferred Qualifications BS or MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or related field. Medical device product development experience highly desirable. Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision. Please contact Gabriel Reynaga 210-587-7247 to discuss this exciting career opportunity. Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.858.7374 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 - User interface Design Engineer - Full-time -Massachusetts - Boston North
User Interface Design Engineer Full-time Massachusetts - Boston North The Ideal Candidate - 5+ to 7 years of experience Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Responsibilities: * Design and Development: Create innovative user interface capabilities for use with Clinical applications. Design, Implement and test the technologies to ensure usability and exceptional client experience. * UI Program Management: Leverage superior creativity and user interface development skills to translate complex work assignments into production-ready interfaces. * The successful candidate will be working in a cross functional environment with overlapping responsibilities across multiple internal departments including Product Management, Engineering, Sales and Marketing. Required Skills: * Background in information systems, Web development, interactive design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design or a related field. * Five or more years of working experience in user interface design/graphic design. * Bachelor's Degree in Human Factors/Engineering Psychology or Computer Science. * Working knowledge of CSS and HTML required. * Preferred working knowledge of internet technologies, including XML, Flash, SilverLight, Windows Presentation Foundation, Flex, Ajax, and JavaScript. * Creative individual with a strong sense of style. * Experience with Web layouts and familiarity with Web design elements. * Understanding of .NET, or other server-side programming is preferred but not required. * Understanding of computer network infrastructures, technologies and protocols. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Works well independently or within a team, especially in cross-functional teams. * Able to develop unique and creative solutions to problems within a rapid development lifecycle. * Understands and applies procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise. * Ability to work across functional groups including Product Marketing and Requirements, Development, and Software Quality. * Strong desire to learn and develop additional skills and expertise over time. Email your resumes to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] User Interface Design Engineer.doc Description: MS-Word document 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] User Researcher - Full Time - Seattle
User Researcher Full Time Seattle Bestica is looking for a User researcher with a good understanding of SOA for the world's leading software company. How passionate are you about improving the interactions of people, processes and technology? Our client's User Experience (UX) team researches how people interact with technology, businesses processes and applies that knowledge to advance our next generation SOA platform, tools and developer framework. Minimum Qualifications: . At least three years business experience . At least 5 years experience in planning, conducting and reporting on User Centered Design activities, including usability testing, heuristic evaluations, cognitive walk throughs, task analysis, persona development, survey, focus groups, interviews, etc. . Practical experience proactively mentoring peers and stakeholders in design and usability best practices . Experience and passion for presenting user research / usability data to broad audiences and successfully driving improved designs . Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience . Expertise in typical design software . Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology, Graphic Arts or similar field Preferred Qualifications: . Experience with integration software is a major plus . Experience as a software developer a major plus . Experience with highly technical user groups a plus. Email your resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210.858.7374 Fax: 210-745-1631 www.bestica.com http://www.bestica.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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 UI Web Designer #California - Silicon Valley/San Jose# Recruiter # Full Time
Lead UI Web Designer Full-time California - Silicon Valley/San Jose Relocation Assistance Available - Yes The Ideal Candidate 5+ to 7 years of experience Description of the Ideal Candidate A usability expert with cutting edge, innovative style and expertise/engagement in the Web 2.0 community 1) Being plugged in and active in the Web 2.0 community and technologies, participating in conferences, forums, blogs, etc. 2) Experience developing consumer-facing web applications with large user bases. 3) Knowing and actively learning latest browser-based technologies and frameworks (AJAX, Flash, etc.) with familiarity with corresponding client and server-side technologies. 4) Ability to develop front-end code (AJAX, Javascript, CSS) is a plus. 5) Graphical skills are required. If you can produce computer art, that's a big plus. Email your resumes to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 # WebX Experience Director #Cleveland, OH# Recruiter # Full Time
WebX Experience Director Ohio - Cleveland Full-time The Ideal Candidate: 2+ to 5 years of experience Management Experience Required - Yes Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally The WebX Director is responsible for the user experience strategy (UX) and team direction for public-facing web sites. The primary responsibilities include: The quality and productivity (as measured by Quote Starts/Visits) of Search engine optimization for All investor relations, public relations and human resources activities delivered via The user experience strategy and yield optimization for 80 landings pages and microsites; Monitoring and analysis of Web 2.0 trends; Review of suggested code techniques for compliance with best practices, user expectations and site performance; Review of site activity data (web analytics) and experience optimization; Hiring, managing and development of interface designers, Flash designers, web developers, writers and information architects; Coordination of web activities with Marketing, On-line Service, Acquisition and other groups; The WebX Manager also manages the Commercial Auto web development team. Specific responsibilities are: User Experience(UX) Strategy Develop the user experience strategy for and associated sites/landing pages. This includes the development of UX requirements, creation of Information Architecture documentation, direction of team members, and review of all work in progress. Provide UX strategy recommendations for other corporate groups including HR, IR, PR and PCA. Experience Optimization Review data for existing web site experiences and provide recommendations for improvements/remediation. Develop strategies for the creation of new experiences to address issues. Search Engine Optimization Create the requirements for all organic SEO activities. Supervise all SEO reporting and optimization activities. Thought Leadership/Web 2.0 Strategy Monitor developing internet trends, make recommendations, look for integration opportunities for content, partners and technology. Creative/Content Review Provide strategic direction and ongoing review of all user interfaces and interface elements such as copy, graphics, video, audio. Web Analytics Create requirements for the collection and analysis of web data forReview ongoing data for site performance, content usage, yield, site search use, retailing campaign performance and landing page performance. Usability Review interfaces for usability issues - make experience recommendations. eMarketing, PM Marketing Support Provide web strategy recommendations for on-line marketing and web promotions. 8-10 years of Internet experience required preferably with a transactional website Active knowledge of and experience with search engine optimization Team management experience preferred Email your resumes to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To look for more bestica jobs visit www.bestica.com/jobs.aspx Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210-614-4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 http://www.bestica.com/ www.bestica.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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] - Bestica User Experience Analyst - Full Time - Santa Clara, CA
We are looking for an Experienced User Experience Analyst for our client in Santa Clara,CA. User Experience Analyst – Full Time – Santa Clara, CA DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As Business Analyst you will lead the design effort on a variety of projects in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your role is to design innovative solutions to real market problems. You will work closely with product and marketing managers, user interaction designers, and software engineers to improve the Web site. * Conduct detailed analyses of existing processes and document findings, e.g., Pareto charts, Swim Lanes, Process Flow diagrams, Cause and Effect Diagrams. * Write summary and detailed use cases, based on understanding of our systems and users. * Write detailed functional requirements and design specifications for Web site applications and flows, coordinating with business owners, development leads, user interface designers, and usability specialists to build a great customer experience. * Research, analyze, and deliver in a clear, straightforward manner details which will facilitate an efficient development cycle. * Balance business needs and understanding of existing system design to recommend alternative approaches to meet requirements. * Design or collaborate on user interaction models, navigation flows, and prototypes. * Translate usability and field research into design improvements. * Anticipate and make tradeoffs, balance business needs and technical constraints in the design specifications. * Successfully communicate conceptual ideas and design rationale. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: · 5-7 years experience in software and Web technologies · Minimum 5 years product development experience, writing requirements for ecommerce platform · Experience with Windows 2000, Web service Architecture, .NET framework, SQL database · Strong analytical and communication skills · Negotiation and influence skills · Ability to successfully lead teams and cross-functional groups from technical and business disciplines. · Ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus. · Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems. · Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and be able to put ideas into a tangible form. · Ideal: Experience with Pragmatic Marketing methodology · Ideal: Experience with Security Software QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: * Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, information architecture, business, or related field * Must have portfolio of analyses, use cases, product requirement and/or design specification documents **Non-confidential work samples must be provided.** Email your resumes to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Veena Gowthamchand Recruiting Coordinator Ph: 210-614-4187 Fax: 210-745-1631 http://www.bestica.com/ www.bestica.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter http://www.linkedin.com/in/veenarecruiter 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] FW: # JOB # Interaction Designer #Bay Area# Recruiter # Contract
Bestica Inc is looking for a Interaction Designer Superstar : If you have: * 7 years of Interaction Design * 3 years of Visual Design * Good understanding of SDLC * Excellent communications Then this position might be for you. Send your resume to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED], or call 210.200.8523. I look forward to talking to you. Alan D Johnson | Bestica | 210.200.8523 | mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] | www.bestica.com *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
