JOB; Sr. Interaction Designer, req#4832; Sunnyvale, CA; PALM; Full Time Description
Palm is seeking a world-class interaction designer with a proven track record of shipping game-changing products. In this role you will develop groundbreaking mobile products, working with a cross-functional team from product conception to ship date to define the interfaces that millions will use every day. The ideal candidate for this position has: - A seasoned understanding of the theories and practices of interaction design - An intuition for finding the opportunities inherent in design problems - The ability to communicate design ideas persuasively and concisely - An intrinsic empathic connection to users of mobile devices - A craftsman%u2019s obsession with getting every detail right - A passion for elegant simplicity Responsibilities: - Lead a cross-functional team through the design process from research to delivery - Draw user flows, wire frames and sample screens - Write specifications to guide delivery of the UI - Work closely with a tight-knit design team to support a consistent product vision - Drive intuitively simple, emotionally appealing, and functionally impressive interaction design Specific Skills Qualifications: - 5 years practical experience delivering exceptional software interaction designs - Be able to express your ideas concisely and completely in words and pictures - Practical knowledge of design tools, including Photoshop and Flash or equivalent - Experience with software applications for phones or handheld devices a plus - Visual design experience a plus Skills/Experience: - Ability to create simple, intuitive, functional and appealing interfaces - Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment - Ability to clearly, succinctly and persuasively articulate design decisions and influence cross-functional teams - Strong interpersonal skills - Can successfully juggle multiple projects and competing priorities - Good sense of humor Education: - BA/BS or above in a design related field Travel: - Light travel may be required When applying for this position, please also submit the URL of an online portfolio. Submission Details Please apply at http://www.palm.com/jobs and reference the Req#4832 About Us: At Palm, we%u2019re focused on creating instinctive yet powerful mobile products that enable people to better manage extraordinary lives on the go. Our goal is to deliver products that implement technology in a truly useful way. We innovate. We create and define categories. Are you searching for a fulfilling career that will revolutionize the way our customers do business? Are you ready to affect change in the next generation of mobile computing and telephony? If so, apply for one of our exciting positions by visiting http://www.palm.com/jobs and entering the job title in the Keyword Search field. Applications received in any other format may not be reviewed. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. For more information on Palm, go to http://www.palm.com. Palm, Inc. is committed to diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. NOTE: Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=47591 ________________________________________________________________ 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
