*Background *HeathWallace (HK) Ltd is a subsidiary of HeathWallace Ltd, a leading UK web design and development agency specialized in delivering effective online solutions for global financial services firms and other leading brands in Europe, Asia and North America. Our clients have taken a high-level decision to focus on the internet as a critical channel to engage and service their customers. The solutions we deliver are therefore of strategic importance to our clients, and not simply “nice to have”.
Since end 2004, HeathWallace has experienced a steady inflow of projects from its international clients for their Asia Pacific businesses. As a result, HeathWallace has established an office in Hong Kong since November 2006 in order to better serve its existing clients as well as to pursue new opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. To support the work we are doing in Asia Pacific, HeathWallace is looking for an *Interaction Designer* with strong experience and track record in online usability and interaction design to contribute towards our core practices of designing usable websites for clients. This is a challenging role with the mission to developing user-centric online solutions for our clients in Asia Pacific. www.heathwallace.com * Main Responsibilities* The Designer is expected to provide assistance to HeathWallace’s team in the following areas: - Develop understanding and definition of both business and user goals through discussions with clients and participation in user studies as appropriate - Assess the project’s informational needs and dynamics based on intelligence on user profiles / roles / personas / cognitive styles - Develop user-centric digital designs. This includes the following: - Involvement in the information architecture development including site structure, verbiage and overall logic - Wireframe development for efficient visual development of information architecture - High fidelity visual designs - Work collaboratively within the design team to develop interface visually & functionally. This can include: - Defining page types and templates for production - Participating in quality assurance and check during production *Experience and Skills* - Knowledge of user centred design process and online usability / heuristic standards - Previous experience in online user interface design (e.g. usability reviews, information architecture, wireframes). Passion for working with the Internet and new media is essential. - Strong writing, speaking, presentation and interpersonal skills - Languages: Fluent spoken and written English is required (native level preferred). Other languages such as Mandarin are preferred but not essential. - Cultural adaptability: ability to work with different cultures - Persuasiveness, resourcefulness and attention to detail - Highly reliable; ability to assume responsibility and accountability - Desire and ability to innovate - Proficiency in one or more of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Visio, HTML & CSS - Willingness and flexibility to travel *Location:* Hong Kong *Salary: *Negotiable ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Interested candidates please contact:* Email: keiyu.kamat...@heathwallace.com Tel: +852 3586-3570 Web: www.heathwallace.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