Thank you for posting this job opportunity. Complete Job Description Follows: Job Description: The mission of the user experience program at Accela is to deliver world-class, industry-defining software while ensuring product functionality is logical, consistently applied, scalable, and above all usable. The User Experience Designer will be involved in all aspects of front-end product development including but not limited to: prototype construction, interaction design, usability testing, and user scenario research. He/she will work closely with the User Experience Program Manager and the Product Management team to develop and enforce style and UI standards across the entire Accela software suite. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in making a major impact at a rapidly growing company. You will play a principal role in shaping the product direction and in helping to build a culture of usability from the ground up. Required Qualifications: * 1-3 years usability experience including prototype development and usability testing * Degree from a 4-year college, preferably in a related field such as computer science, human-computer interaction, psychology, or graphic design * Fluency in hand-coding HTML and a mastery of CSS * Graphic design experience including intermediate/expert use of Photoshop * Have an appreciation for the aesthetic of the product * Creativity and attention to detail * A self-starter with the ability to take a project and run with it under minimal supervision * A team player with excellent communication skills * Some travel may be required Desired Qualifications: * Highly desired: Programming experience with DHTML, AJAX, .NET, other Web 2.0 technologies * Online portfolio of prior usability work and prototypes (provide URLs if possible) * Understanding of marketing and branding concepts * Understanding of the product development cycle * Experience designing enterprise software applications * Experience with cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and internationalization issues * Experience designing for mobile interfaces * Knowledge of government processes and the public sector We offer competitive salaries, 401(k), stock options, and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants must enjoy the challenge of working in a multi-task environment and have the desire to grow with our company. Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements, in confidence to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Allen Chen User Experience Program Manager
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