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Senior UX Designer

julio.ademar@gmail.com (Julio Santos) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:52:57 +0000

Company: InterTouch Media Technologies
Company website: http://www.intertouchmedia.com/
Description:InterTouch Media is looking for an aggressive, cutting edge, art minded UX and IxD designer who has experience with Microsoft's Expression Studio. Proven track record designing rich web or pc-based apps is a must. The ideal candidate should also understand controls and events in a WPF or SilverLight app. IMT is a creative and development agency with a fun, fast-paced and collaborative environment. We specialize in developing rich user experiences with a focus on Natural and Multi-Touch interaction. We develop apps for several large format multi-touch platforms including Microsoft Surface and LCD based technologies. Some of our customers include CNN, GE, P&G, and General Motors. We are looking for a local candidate to fill this $100K position. We will entertain telecommuters on a contract basis.
How to apply: Looking to push the design envelope? Send your info and portfolio to careers@intertouchmedia.com
Deadline: 2015-03-20

Designer

julio.ademar@gmail.com (Julio Santos) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:33:46 +0000

Company: Dustin Curtis
Company website: http://www.dustincurtis.com
Description:I’m looking for amazing designers. I’m looking for the kind of designer who is worshipped by mere ‘good’ designers. The kind of designer who wakes up and wants to do nothing but change the world. The kind of designer who thinks the world isn‘t good enough. I’m looking for the kind of designer who has taste. The kind of designer who could look at Tufte's work, find a few mistakes, and tell him to fuck off. The kind of designer who looks at the web and wants to vomit.
How to apply: Send to hi@dustincurtis.com: • Your favorite color. • A paragraph describing what the internet will look like in five years. • Your favorite piece of work (that you created) and a description of why it’s best. • Anything else you think makes you great. Note: if you send me a resume, I will automatically and immediately disqualify you.
Deadline: 2015-03-20

Silverlight/XAML UX Designer

theusabilitypage@gmail.com (The Usability Page) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:35:52 +0000

Company: Aquent
Company website: http://www.aquent.com/
Description:UX Designer is responsible for designing user interfaces for web, software, and/or hardware products, writing functionality design specifications, designing and implementing prototypes, mock ups, task analysis, usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams, generating design ideas, presenting and selling designs to product group, understanding customer needs and motivations and integrates them into product design to contribute to user features and functionality., acting as consultant to other team leads and may manage external production and design resources. *Required Skills* • Must have experience with “Flash” or “Director” development (using Behaviors, advanced capabilities) or equivalent in another tool. • Candidate must be able to work individually as well as collaborate with User Research. • Experience incorporating Usability feedback into the design process a must. • Knowledge of XAML preferred • Working knowledge of Windows Server environments, or the IT professional space, preferred • Experience creating of XAML for controls and complete UI designs. • Experience working in Blend or other WPF application building tool. • Candidate must be able to work individually as well as collaborate with User Research. • Experience incorporating Usability feedback into the design process a must. *Qualifications* 5 plus years work related experience required. Minimum of 2 years experience in a lead role. Strong knowledge of user interface and functionality design required. Strong creative skills and ability to generate design ideas required. Advanced experience in creating and implementing usability studies, personas, user flows, wireframes, style guides, navigational structures, and affinity diagrams is required. Advanced knowledge of web technologies (i.e. HTML and CSS). Fluency with standard design software tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) required. Advanced interaction design and web technology skills (i.e. Flash) may be required. Strong knowledge or experience with database served websites. Experience working with rich client or web applications preferred. Must have the ability to understand and integrate customer needs and motivations into specific areas of product design to contribute to user features and functionality. Must be familiar with industry standards and trends. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team required. Must have ability to own and drive projects. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. *About Aquent* Aquent is a firm that offers content design and development, marketing, and creative services solutions. For more than 20 years, we have helped provide outsourcing and staffing solutions to clients such as Microsoft, HP, and Starbucks. We're a minority-owned business, committed to maintaining professional quality with a personal touch.
How to apply: Apply "online":http://apply.aquent.com/myaquent?PROC=AWUIDrawSharedApply&source=website&serverId=1&postingId=50993 or contact "Molly Bennett":http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=5967834&authToken=qgPz&authType=name&goback=%2Eana_38178_1267070382481_5_1%2Eana_38178_1267070382482_5_1
Deadline: 2010-04-07

User Interface Engineer (HTML/CSS/Javascript)

theusabilitypage@gmail.com (The Usability Page) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:27:14 +0000

Company: Vibio
Company website: http://www.vibio.com/
Description:Want to drive and build the front end of a compelling pre-launch Consumer Internet start-up? Vibio, based in SOMA, is looking for User Interface Engineers to build our next version and position us for a large, public launch. We crave engineers that want a single digit employee number and can define best practices that will build a company. *Responsibilities* Code primarily in PHP, Javascript, HTML & CSS Work with our Chief Product Officer and other Software Engineers to implement the next generation of Vibio Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems Identify and address performance bottlenecks Drive design and code reviews Interact with other team members to incorporate their innovations and vice versa Identify and communicate best practices for front-end engineering *Requirements* Extremely detail oriented. Strives for pixel perfect implementation in all browsers Passion for elegant and intuitive user interfaces Expert knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) Experience with scripting languages (PHP, Python, Perl, etc.) Ability to write well-abstracted, reusable code for UI components Knowledge of but not reliant on Prototype JS, MooTools, Dojo, jQuery, etc. 2+ years of experience building web applications BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field *Bonus* A portfolio of self-started personal projects; Experience building complicated workflows; Demonstrate leadership qualities that make us want to clone you and build our team going forward.
How to apply: Contact "Simon Montford":http://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonmontford
Deadline: 2010-03-28

Head of User Experience

theusabilitypage@gmail.com (The Usability Page) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:11:42 +0000

Company: Zebra People
Company website: http://www.zebrapeople.com/
Description:This is a great opportunity for a senior User Experience consultant to take the step up, develop and shape their own team and discipline within this small but fast growing agency. As head of User Experience you will report to director level and work closely with project teams, prospective and existing clients. Working alongside the Lead Creative you will help shape the user experience methodology and process as well as oversee UX work on client projects. *Specific responsibilities include:* * As the UX lead you are expected to be creative and visionary in your approach * Adept in all software that act as your day to day tools – you will also be researching online apps and tools that can speed up work and processes * Being a hands-on member of project teams as well as managing and delivering UX and IA solutions for clients as part of the wider project team. * Owning and developing the company's UX methodology, overseeing all UX elements of client projects, from user research to IA and testing * Developing the companies UX capability including developing and managing other UX resources (internal and free-lance) * Awareness and understanding of current trends and emerging technologies that our shaping the future of Digital Media * Be a member of the management team - involvement in management meetings and helping to shape and develop your department within the wide business * Taking part in business development activity including supporting the development and delivery of bids and pitches * Confident to present ideas, solutions & pitches to clients My client has strong traction with the Broadcasters, and as well as traditional web based products these guys are known for their ability to deliver VOD solutions. *Personal Skills* They are all about building an excellent and high performing team and business. Personal attributes are as important to them as technical skills. You should be highly motivated, hard working, good fun and enthusiastic about your work. We are looking for people who are equally happy rolling-up their sleeves and getting stuck-in as they are mentoring and directing others. You will work well with people and form strong connections with the rest of the team and your clients. *Required Experience* * Significant experience in the delivery of UX services as part of an agency or consultancy * Significant Information Architecture skills and experience * Business development activities, giving presentations and writing bids and proposals * Defining and managing the scope of projects, including budgeting Most of all we are looking for someone who is ready to develop our UX and IA capability as part of the development and growth of the business. This is an opportunity to grow your responsibility and reward as the business grows and develops. *Extra Information* Central London £50-£55k Immediate
How to apply: Contact nick@zebrapeople.com http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&gid=38178&discussionID=14341913&sik=1267070382481&trk=ug_qa_q&goback=.ana_38178_1267070382481_5_1
Deadline: 2010-03-31