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Include a summary of the skill and # years experience 4730866 Client 4 month contract Chicago, IL Two (2) openings, please submit your 2 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $45.00/Hr C2C Sr. User Experience Information Architect The User Experience team at Clients Online Services is looking for a senior user experience architect with five plus years of experience and a passion for collaboration, technology, user-centric interaction design, and application design to join our close-knit group of web professionals. Specific requirements we're asking for besides five years of experience- o Create compelling interactions and experiences with the target audiences' needs in mind. o Work independently and collaboratively in an agile environment. o Plan and execute iterative user research and analysis projects, including but not limited to interviews, concept and usability testing and heuristic evaluations. o Collaborate to develop scenarios, navigation models and prototypes for demonstration of concepts to stakeholders and project teams. o Develop and document detailed information architecture and interaction designs for highly interactive interfaces to support business strategy, marketing strategy and desired user behaviors. o Serve as an expert consultant during the detailed design phase by reviewing interaction design, copy and visual design for usability best practices. o Work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. And someone who has: o A college or university degree in information design, human factors, human-computer interaction or related field (strongly preferred). o 5+ years experience in user experience strategy, information architecture and concept development applied to web-based and application design. o 2+ years in planning and executing usability research activities, including usability testing and evaluations, with at least one year applying these skills to web-based design. o Project experience working with teams on large-scale, long-term projects. o Proficiency with design tools including Visio and MS Office Suite. o Familiarity with current user experience and usability research, theories, best practices and methodologies. o Knowledge of web user-interface technology, excellent analytical and process-oriented skills, strong verbal and written skills. o Strong knowledge of user-centered design methods and techniques. o Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously. Other required skills include: o User research and scenario generation o Process flow generation o Site structure definition o Concept generation and modeling o Wireframe design o Solution prototyping o Audits and evaluations o Team leadership o Group facilitation o Project planning and tracking o Mentorship of co-workers, including design inspiration o The ability to identify tools, templates and techniques that would evolve the existing approaches of the digital experience and development groups 4370865 Client 4 month contract Chicago, IL Two (2) openings, please submit your 2 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $33.00/hour corp. to corp. User Experience IT Architect User Experience Information Architect Daily Responsibilities: o Create compelling interactions/experiences with the target audiences' needs in mind. o Work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams in an agile environment. o Plan and execute iterative user research and analysis projects, including but not limited to interviews, concept and usability testing and heuristic evaluations. o Collaborate to develop scenarios, navigation models and prototypes for demonstration of concepts to stakeholders and project teams. o Develop and document detailed information architecture and interaction designs for highly interactive interfaces to support business strategy, marketing strategy and desired user behaviors. ยท Serve as an expert consultant during the detailed design phase by reviewing interaction design, copy and visual design for usability best practices. Required Skills/ Experience: o 5+ years experience in user experience strategy, information architecture and concept development applied to web-based and application design. o User research and scenario generation o Process flow generation, web site structure definition and wireframe design o Interactive web and application experience audits and evaluations o Project experience working with teams on large-scale, long-term projects o Proficiency with design tools including Visio and MS Office Suite. o Team leadership and group facilitation o The ability to identify tools, templates and techniques that would evolve the existing approaches of the digital experience and development groups Desired, but not required Skills/ Experience: o A college or university degree in information design, human factors, human-computer interaction or related field (strongly preferred). o 2+ years in planning and executing usability research activities, including usability testing and evaluations, with at least one year applying these skills to web-based design. o Concept generation and modeling o Project planning and tracking o Mentorship of co-workers, including design inspiration o Retail and Home Service industry experience 4730818 Client 85 days contract Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Two (2) openings, please submit your 2 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $24.00/hour corp. to corp. User Experience Coordinator Description This position has accountability for business-specific data entry, limited project management responsibilities, schedule coordination, research, report generation and other necessary administrative functions as determined by the User Experience Management Team. This position will primarily be responsible for the administration of the day to day clerical tasks for the UXA & Creative Organization Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements " Performs administrative functions to assist the Director of UX & Creative and his direct reports (process expenses, invoices, general letters, faxing, filing etc.) " Limited project management responsibilities " Performs business-specific data entry as necessary " Coordinates travel and schedules " Schedules appointments and rooms for vendor meetings " Creates reports and presentations " Coordinates on boarding of new hires (hardware/software requirements, space requirements) " Assists Directors with internal and external communication, including partners and vendors Skill/Experience Requirements " Associate's degree from a two year college or university; or two years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience " Proficiency in the use of desktop applications and Windows-based programs with emphasis on project planning " Excellent listening, verbal, written and communication skills " Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple priorities " Previous experience in a fast moving creative environment (interactive/ad agency, marketing or public relations) 4730866 Client 64 days contract Chicago, IL Two (2) openings, please submit your 2 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $30.00/hour corp. to corp. Jr. Web Designer / Creative Jr. Web Designer/ Creative The User Experience team at Clients Online Services is looking for a Junior Visual Designer with three years of experience and a passion for visual communication, user-centric interaction design, collaboration, technology and application design to join our close-knit group of digital professionals. Reporting to Creative Director, the Junior Visual Designer will create websites, rich media units, marketing materials, interactive presentations, and online web interfaces. The successful candidate must be someone who is passionate about design and has a fluent understanding of the user experience. Key Responsibilities: The Junior Visual Designer works closely with the creative team to help formulate the global digital design strategy. He/She is responsible for the creation of visual brand assets and web/interactive experiences to advance Clients global strategic initiatives. The Junior Visual Designer will be responsible for creating rich interactive solutions. Required Skills/Experience: Ideal candidates will have a convincing portfolio and proven track record designing web and banner interfaces that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are usable. Past experience on projects where the focus was on designing for the end user experience is a must. o Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience (fine art, graphic design, interactive design etc.) o 3-5 years experience as an interaction designer or visual designer o Must have strong Photoshop, Illustrator o Demonstrated understanding of website usability/web optimization best practices o Understand core design methodologies o Strong knowledge of user interface and functionality design required o Ability to conceptualize and communicate compelling and effective ideas. o Good communication, time management and collaboration skills o A strong portfolio, illustrating a history of successful interactive design Daily Responsibilities: Work closely with creative team members, user experience architects, copywriters, developers and others to produce a team-driven end product that leads to a break through user experiences. 4730860 Client 4 month contract Chicago, IL Two (2) openings, please submit your 2 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $45.00/hour corp. to corp. Front End Developer The User Experience team at Clients is looking for a front-end developer with at least three years of experience. The ideal candidate should be able to quickly hand-code clean HTML and CSS from Photoshop comps and wire frames and have a basic understanding of interaction design and user-centered design methods and practices. The front-end developer will take on new development initiatives and platform enhancements across Sears.com, Kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. The person chosen for this position will research recommend appropriate interactive technologies, conduct code walkthroughs and quality assurance with development teams. This position will report to the manager of front-end development in User Experience. We're looking for someone who has: o 3+ years experience coding to W3C standards with HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, XML, RSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash and other related interactive technologies. o 1+ years experience in e-commerce, retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related fields. o Strong HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS and XML programming skills, including "table-less" coding practices. o Proficiency in JavaScript, Flash, Adobe Photoshop/Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Flash. o The ability to create clean, precise browser-compatible code and reusable code libraries. o Knowledge to turn business and user requirements into elegant user interfaces and compelling interactive experiences. o A comprehensive portfolio. o Excellent communication skills and a respect for other perspectives. o Expert conflict resolution skills, with the ability to negotiate with stakeholders. o Organized, self-directed, efficient and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines. And it's a big plus if you have the following: o Experience with Web site localization issues and Web accessibility standards. o Experience with IBM Web Sphere, JSP, Swing and Struts (a definite asset, but not required). o Degree in marketing, visual communication, graphic arts, computer science or related area. o Agency/design firm experience. 4730829 Client 85 days contract Chicago, IL Five (5) openings, please submit your 5 best candidates All inclusive pay rate is $45.00/hour corp. to corp. Sr. User Experience Architect Project Overview: You will work with a team of 3-5 information architects that take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions. Daily Responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include making informed recommendations on design strategies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group. Required Skills/ Experience: As an integral part of the User Experience team you will collaborate closely with visual designers, front-end developers, and business stakeholders on concept generation through final implementation. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, working on win/win solutions with primary stakeholders, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects. Desired, but not required Skills/ Experience: " 5+ years experience working as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer. " 3+ years experience in retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related field. " 3+ years experience with usability testing including preparation, execution and analysis. " Familiarity with current user experience and usability research, theories, best practices and methodologies. " Degree in a related field, such as information design, human-computer interaction, library science, cognitive science, graphic design, or industrial design a plus. " Experience with Localization Issues and Web Accessibility Standards a plus. " Agency/Design Firm experience a big plus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "only.SAP" 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/onlysap?hl=en.
