*Respond to [email protected]* Job Title: UI Designer Location: NYC Duration: 6+ month
*Description:* The User Interface Designer will provide guidance around best practices and subject matter expertise in both traditional web design, as well as desktop application development. Candidates with exposure to Microsoft technologies, such as WPF, would be strongly preferred. A bespoke CRM system is being extended with some new major functionality, so it will be important as part of the design process, to consider the design of the existing UI to ensure the new implementation fits into the current infrastructure as seamlessly as possible. Additionally, some new functionality within the enterprise space of this application is slated to be migrated to the upcoming web platform. Working with an established team of developers, after the initial design, the designer will continue to help, guide and advise the developers to implement the most efficient interface in an agile fashion. A knowledge and demonstrable understanding of different UI design across different platforms would be preferable and advantageous. Development will be coordinated between our London and New York offices, with multiple facets of the application in development simultaneously. Experience in an Agile environment is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are required. The successful candidate will work with members of the development team, testing team, database team, and business analysts on a daily basis. Duties and Responsibilities Delivery of completed work in a timely and with high quality. Creation of documentation, wireframes, and prototypes of the design. Working with a team of developers, locally and remotely, to implement the programmatic aspects of the application into the interface. Advise and provide guidance on UI design and implementation throughout the development process. Participation in daily stand-up meetings and sprint-oriented planning and retrospective meetings. Participation in “brown bag” sessions covering relevant technologies as they are applied or could be applied. Essential Qualifications and Experience More than four years as a front-end designer, preferably working between desktop and web-based application. Applied knowledge of appropriate design tools, including: graphic editors, HTML editors, and Microsoft Office Products. Professional demeanor with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical resources. A background in hands-on development would be advantageous. *Desirable Skills* Exposure to WPF or XAML a strong plus. Knowledge of Microsoft-based designed and development tools. *Required Competencies* Must be able to manage own time to deliver the highest value of work in a given period. Must possess pride of ownership in work delivered. Must be a motivated self-starter. Must possess strong communication skills. Methodical and structured approach.. Very truly, *Allen Khan *| *Sr Technical Recruiter* *CAT* *Technology Inc.** *Voice: 201-257-5081ext 265 | Fax: 201 727 9296 Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey E.-mail ID: [email protected] Gmail ID : [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ajax-DOT-NET-FAQ" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ajax-dot-net-faq?hl=en.
