[IxDA Discuss] JOB | Interaction Designer | Philadelphia, PA | Recruiter | Contract to Hire
Join an innovative team of cerebral, creative thinkers, who are pioneering communications applications of tomorrow! Our industry leading client in Center City Philadelphia is searching for an Interaction Designer with 2-5 years experience, preferably in an agency setting. Responsibilities: Develop, evaluate, and implement high-quality detailed UI specifications for all projects, including wireframes, flow diagrams, and use cases Ensuring design specifications meet the strategic goals of cross-functional teams Work with Visual Designers to improve and refine visual design and consistency Gauge the usability of new and existing designs and making constructive suggestions for the change Communicate with key stakeholders and brief them on status updates throughout the UI design process User workflows, scenarios and task analysis Heuristic reviews, competitive analysis, and content audits Taxonomy Product Attribution analysis recommendations User Research such as surveys, card sorting exercises, user interviews Client presentation materials Qualifications Expertise in information architecture deliverables including wireframes, site maps, and personas Demonstrated experience in designing usable consumer web interfaces based on strong knowledge of user interface design guidelines Strong, clean design sense High-energy and a passion for doing great work and dedication to make the user experience unique, informative, and engaging Excellent multi-tasking skills Strong attention to detail 5 years of experience as an Information Architect, Interaction Designer, or User Experience Architect Proven ability to balance user goals and business goals that fit within constraints of the brand, time, budget, and technology Makes decisions based on statistical analysis, user research, competitive analysis and commerce platform capabilities Strong organizational and communication skills; throughout projects creates clear, usable documentation of solutions Solid InDesign, experience Must provide complex, e-commerce, wireframe samples Ability to research, identify, and analyze issues and derive applicable solutions 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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB | Senior Art Director, User Experience | Philadelphia, PA | Recruiter | Full-time
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with an industry-leading company at a time of rapid growth and innovation. Join a team defining the way people experience multimedia products in a whole new way. As a Senior Art Director UX in the User Experience group, your key responsibilities will encompass leading and hands-on product ideation and exploration with an expert understanding of user experience best practices and the application of the experience within a wide variety of scenarios. You will showcase your ability to lead concept, create and present user experience concepts to a broad audience and ensure the UX team stays on target and on time. This position also requires an expert ability to lead team members in identifying tasks, as well as generating solid estimates. The Senior Art Director UX concepts and creates design UX solutions, as well as collaborates solutions with directors, art directors, designers, architects and other UX specialists for all company products and features, and is an integral member of the UX teams creative process in delivering world class customer experiences. Job Duties · Provide UX design leadership, expertise, and support, helping define project approach to accommodate constraints while delivering the best user experience. · Collaborate with and lead in ideation and concept explorations with the UX team throughout any project lifecycle, facilitating and driving UX solutions, discussions and planning. · Deliver UX designs in alignment with overarching business and user experience goals. · Articulate and track project milestones, deliverables and risks with the UX team, in addition to communicating progress, near term tasks/deliverables, issues and accomplishments. · Serve as a liaison between the UX team members, identifying and managing UX specific project designs. This includes concept sketches, rough wire frames or flows, visual design comps (including production ready), rapid prototyping/demos, presentations, logos, icons, mood boards and assists in the creation of associated mitigation plans. · Prepare and deliver UX presentations and road shows representing the user experience organization with in-depth knowledge of why design and information architecture choices are being made. · Contribute to the growing library of knowledge around user-centered design both through the products developed and best practice research. · Take the lead on external vendor communication directly related to UX visual design support. · Mentoring and coaching of designers (visual and IA) on core UX skills and project oversight. · Participate in HR related duties including mining for talent, hiring and employee reviews. Qualifications · Minimum involvement of 7-9 years art directing Internet, mobile or equivalent interactive experiences with an expert ability to successfully organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. · Bachelors Degree in Design, Computer Science, Human Factors or equivalent work experience with any combination of expert Visual Design, Writing, Information Architecture, Presentation and Collaboration skills. · Expert facilitation, brainstorming and collaboration skills with expert user experience orientation and exceptional people skills. · Proficient with diverse writing, presentation, project management software. · Must have an expert understanding of the most recent version of Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Fireworks, CSS, Dreamweaver, GoLive, After Effects, 3d Software, iWorks and Microsoft Office are a plus. · Must be comfortable working with established UX guides and/or the ability to assist in their continued evolution. · Experience designing robust Flash and HTML web sites and/or mobile with highly intuitive or deep User Interfaces and navigation schemes. · Expert visual literacy and expert understanding of typography, illustration, color theory, wire framing, and photo manipulation. · Must have expert verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before staff or other internal groups. · Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with the ability to prioritize and execute. · Knowledge and practice of UX industry best practices including User-Centered Design. · Expresses a passion and desire to innovate and push boundaries. · Proven experience as a design leader developing products to large consumer base. · Experience in an agency environment executing UX a plus (e.g., Razorfish, Sapient, AKQA, etc.); track record of product development-oriented projects preferable. · Experience with supervisory duties related to internal/external teams and/or partner relationships and resources. · An
[IxDA Discuss] JOB | Microsoft Expression Blend Jockey| Philly and Atlanta | Recruiter | Contract
MissionStaff has a unique three month project with our client, who is looking for a UI Designer to develop the user interface design of a highly interactive desktop application, including objects such as widgets, frames, controls, buttons, icons, etc. This project will require occasional on-site work in Atlanta and Delaware; most work can be done remotely. The timeframe is mid-January through end of March. The preferred candidate will have experience using WPF XAML (Expression Design, Expression Blend), MS Expression and Silverlight, and will participate as part of an interdisciplinary team including other user experience designers, project managers, and technical leader. The role will involve communicating conceptual ideas, detailed design, and design rationale both verbally and visually, particularly focused on graphics design in XAML (MS Expression Blend and Design). Required Experience * Strong graphics/UI design experience * Strong WPF experience * MS Expression * Strong XAML experience (Expression Design, Expression Blend) * Desktop application design * User-centered design experience * Silverlight 2.0 experience preferred Required Skills * UI Design * WPF * XAML * Human Factors, Silverlight, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, InDesign, Dreamweaver * (Understanding of .NET framework 3.5, .NET 3.0 in order to interface w/ developers) Please feel free to share this description. Anyone interested may contact me directly at: Meg Metz | m...@missionstaff.com | (215) 545-1600 http://www.missionstaff.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
[IxDA Discuss] JOB | User Experience Designer | Malvern, PA | Recruiter | Contract to hire
If you like working in a friendly, flexible, collaborative environment, this is the place for you! Our client near King of Prussia is looking for a User Experience Designer to create the user interaction experience for their software products and online solutions for an international community. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished visual and interaction designer who understands the subtleties behind improving software interface usability. The person in this role works as part of a team with Experience Analysts, Design Technologists, Developers and Product Managers to create and improve digital experiences. He/she will join a fast paced environment utilizing agile design and development processes, on a beautiful campus with offices with a modern, open floor plan. The User Experience Designer: * Works with the User Experience Architect, taking high-level information architecture direction along with user research and business strategy to form end user experience * Designs and iterates proposed user experience with team of User Experience Analysts, Design Technologists, Developers and Project/Program owners * Possesses a refined sense of visual design * Presents designs in clear and understandable manner to project stakeholders and team members * Delivers appropriate user-centered design artifacts such as wireframes, aesthetics, behavioral prototypes, and style guides necessary to describe interaction to product stakeholders, end users and developers * Educates partners on user centered design best practices * Develops user experience best practices into standards to be applied across multiple solutions Qualified candidates must: * Offer at least 4 years of user experience design experience with robust software-like, highly-interactive interfaces * Have worked in roles similar to Information Architect, Interaction Designer, Visual Designer, Graphic Artist, Prototype Developer * Possess portfolio of excellent user interface design and intelligent process approach and artifacts * Proficient in last design documentation and development programs * Be comfortable with agile software development processes * Thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment * Coordinate multiple projects, facilitate meetings across business lines and vendors, and meet scheduled and unscheduled deadlines * Work under minimum direction, and use independent judgment in decision-making * Display outstanding written and verbal communication skills * Persuade and influence in a manner that is tactful and assertive * Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative by setting and achieving challenging goals and exhibiting a strong entrepreneurial spirit * Remain flexible within a geographically dispersed team (domestic and international), and manage in an active, changing environment For more information on this and other User Experience opportunities: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 http://www.missionstaff.com/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Lead Information Architect: King of Prussia, PA: Recruiter: Full Time
*outbind://67/PicExportError Lead Information Architect Our global client with offices in the King of Prussia area has a full-time opportunity open for a Lead Information Architect to make a difference in the lives of their community. This Lead role will be responsible for building out a User Experience team working on applications for a variety of clients. The Lead will manage interactive software product development for multiple LOB in an Agile environment. Your crew will include an international team of Interactive Designers and Human Factors Analysts who look to you as their guide in all things UX. This is a full-time opportunity, offering a rich benefits package, including 401(k), up to 4 weeks of time off, full health care coverage, tuition reimbursement, and much more. * Bachelors or Masters degree in Cognitive Science or related area and 5-7 years experience in the field. * Experience working within an Agile methodology with rapid iterative design cycles. * Advanced User Research experience, designing and facilitating primary, qualitative user research studies, and contextual inquiry. * Ability to support international user experience teams in an enterprise environment. * Familiarity with Universal Design concepts, and Section 508 compliance. * Familiarity with the latest RIA techniques using technologies such as Ajax, Flex and Flash. * Proficiency with e-commerce and CRM. For info on this and other UX opportunities: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Information Architect: King of Prussia, PA: Recruiter: Full Time
*outbind://68/PicExportError We are seeking an experienced Information Architect to create a compelling and meaningful user experience for a client planted firmly in the practice of UXD. The IA will join a team headed by a passionate advocate of the user experience, and evangelize UXD throughout the organization. Day to day responsibilities will include developing use cases, task flows, conceptual models, wire frames and user interface specifications. The Information Architect should be able to define functionality, content, navigation flows and information architecture by conducting interviews, task analysis, card sorts and translate findings into wire frames, site-maps, process flowcharts, content matrices, conceptual diagrams and other documentation. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive salary and a complete suite of benefits including medical and dental, stock options and tuition reimbursement. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in relevant field and 2+ years of professional experience * Proficiency in Microsoft Visio or Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop For more information on this and other UX opportunities: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Senior IA: Philly: Recruiter: Full-time Contract
*outbind://83/PicExportError MissionStaff has a unique opportunity in Center City Philadelphia for a Lead Information Architect to manage a project focused on cutting edge interactive product development. You will join a think-tank of the top Information Architects and User Experience professionals in the Philadelphia region. This is a Senior role, leading a team of 3-4 people with a single product focus, integrating mobile and video experiences. The Senior Information Architect will collaborate up and down with both product and business folks to communicate project objectives. Responsibilities include guiding the creation of the architecture for the user experience framework - linking the product key performance indicators to the solution (feature set, underlying information architecture, interface presentation), etc. You will lead your team in gathering functional specifications and documentation describing application behaviors and rules as well as interpreting KPI statistics, user feedback and stakeholder requirements into elegant, easy-to-use, highly adoptable interfaces. Requirements: * Bachelors or Masters Degree or 5+ years relevant experience * Experience working in an Agile environment * Experience managing teams focused on UI design and interactivity for Rich Internet Applications and AJAX implementations * Ability to translate product requirements into UI and interaction models * Excellent documentation skills (especially user flows, annotated wireframes, workflow diagrams and interaction model diagrams) * Experience with communication products and services (ie: webmail, IM, Voip, etc) and video * Advanced VISIO and/or Adobe InDesign skills For more information on this and other exciting UX opportunities: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] BLOCKED::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: UX Designer: Feasterville, PA: Recruiter: Full-time Contract
MissionStaff's client in Feasterville, PA (near Philadelphia) has an immediate need for a User Experience Designer or BA for a 4+ month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation skills and experience writing detailed functional specs in lieu of annotated wire frames. The person in this role should have a high level of understanding and experience implementing core user-centered design techniques, and understand the need for UI changes to integrate with design. The main deliverable from role will be the documentation accompanying a set of high fidelity wireframes that describe navigational structures, page layout, information architecture, functionality, and interaction flow for a highly transactional web-based application with an interesting twist. The display design is for 22 inch screen monitors with a unique layout. Experience with developing for Web 2.0 products considered helpful. Candidates available immediately will take precedence for this role. For immediate consideration, send resume and work samples to: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB | Sr. Flash/Multimedia Developer | Newtown, PA | Recruiter | Contract or contract to hire
As a Sr. Flash/Multimedia Developer, based in Newtown, PA, you will be responsible for partnering with our client's internal teams to design, develop and deliver innovative marketing initiatives. In this role, you will partner with interactive designers and art directors and lead the development of innovative Flash interfaces and applications. The Sr. Flash/Multimedia Developer must possess the ability to take abstract concepts and minimal corporate visualization and turn them into exciting, cutting-edge experiences that are user-friendly, representative of the client's goals, and within brand guidelines. You will be required to partner with information architects and software developers on the execution and implementation of design concepts with minimal oversight from art directors or creative directors. General and Daily Responsibilities: * Partner with designers and art directors to concept innovative user experiences that are beyond what is expected or normal * Bring interfaces to life via Flash and Actionscript * Develop prototypes, visual interfaces and Flash-based applications * Maintain existing Flash applications or Web properties * Present work, provide design rationale, and defend work in creative reviews or meetings * Assist with the development of new business presentations * Collaborate with interactive designers, art directors, copywriters, strategists, account managers and other studio staff * Establish and/or adhere to timelines and schedules * Establish and/or work within defined scopes and hourly allotments * Stays abreast on industry techniques and new technologies * Perform duties as assigned by art directors and creative directors Minimum Qualifications Skills Required: * Expert-level knowledge of Actionscript and Flash * Advanced knowledge of HTML Programming * Advanced knowledge of XML * Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator * Working knowledge of CSS and Javascript * Understanding of video and multimedia * At least 2-3 years of agency (or in-house agency) interactive experience For immediate consideration: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: User Experience Specialist: Philadelphia area: Recruiter: Long term contract
The User Experience Specialist is responsible for designing optimized user experience strategies and solutions for websites and other digital products such as: email, online advertising, etc. On various projects or during different project phases, the User Experience Specialist will act as a business analyst, researcher, usability test coordinator, information architect and/or interaction designer. Responsibilities: * Participate in client meetings and review of business requirements and digital strategy documentation in order to garner and document user needs and appropriate site functionality * Work with digital strategists and Account Services to help in definition of target audiences * Review and analyze client and competitor Web sites - and other digital products, such as e-mails, online advertising, etc. - to report expert findings on user experience effectiveness and provide recommendations * Create a user experience vision for Web sites and other digital products based on business requirements, user needs and site strategy * Create conception diagrams, content outlines, interaction design flows, site maps, wireframes, functional requirements and other functional design documents * Work with creative teams to ensure user experience vision has been translated into site design and content * Work with development teams to ensure that site functions according to the specifications and follows the user experience vision * Work with digital strategists, account services and/or partners, organization of and/or participation in usability testing sessions, online testing or other forms of user research * Document user research results and/or strategic recommendations based on this research * Create user personas and scenarios * Work with team members on implementation of online media tactics * Work with other team members to create online media plans and strategies * Work with team members to optimize campaigns over all media Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree and significant professional experience in Web strategy and user-centered design * Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally as an information architect, interaction designer, user experience architect and/or user interface designer (or similar role) * Significant experience with user-centered design processes and techniques; knowledge of user experience and human computer interaction theories and methodologies * Experience with user experience design of diverse Web application types, ideally including Web 2.0; preference for experience with other digital product types, such as e-mail, RSS feeds, etc. * Knowledge of and experience with user research methodologies and techniques * Strong interest in and capacity to do research and keep abreast of changing UX and IA trends * Familiarity with accessibility and Section 508 standards * Thorough knowledge of current Web and user interface standards * Strong working knowledge of design software needed for information architecture and interaction design (e.g., Visio) * Preference for basic technical understanding of Internet-related technologies * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and very detail-oriented * Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituents, many of which have no knowledge of user experience or information architecture * Strong writing and presentation skills and must be a self-starter, team player, and client-focused * Past agency experience a plus For more information, contact: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Human Factors Engineer: Suburbs of Philadelphia, PA: Recruiter: Contract
Human Factors Engineer - Philadelphia, PA The Human Factors Engineer will conduct user research including ethnographic studies, interviews and user taxonomy studies, usability testing, and cognitive walkthroughs. This role will lead the translation of user requirements into highly intuitive portal pages and integrated applications. He or she will provide expert reviews for both proposed and existing websites and applications. The Human Factors Engineer will work on a team focused on human computer interaction best practices, processes, tools and methodologies. Responsibilities * Translate the output of various types of user research into user requirements for the Corporate Portal, including system integration projects, new and existing content areas, and tools * Establish and maintain a high level of usability for the sales and marketing areas of the corporate portal, leveraging HCI best practices and industry standards * Lead various types of user research (e.g. ethnographic studies, interviews, and usability testing) as part of overall stakeholder engagements * Consult on or participate in cross-organization and corporate projects as required Competencies * Excellent understanding of business requirements, including some experience in sales, marketing or business development * Expertise in project management * Strong interpersonal skills * Software and system skills: The ideal candidate must be familiar with knowledge management tools such as portals, content management systems, collaboration technologies, CRM systems and communication systems. A strong functional understanding is required, and a deeper technical expertise is a plus. * User Centered Design process: It is critical that the ideal candidate be well versed in User-Centered Design (UCD) methodology, specifically with user research techniques. * Human Computer Interaction: Specific skills and experience are needed in the area of human computer interaction, ethnography and other forms of user observation, and the translation of research results into business actions. Must have significant experience with usability testing and analysis. * Education: The qualified candidate will hold a PhD or Masters degree in Human Factors, the social sciences (Psychology, Anthropology), or a related field, and have work-related experience in Human Computer Interaction or related user research activities. Please contact me directly for more details: Meg Metz | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (215) 545-1600 *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .. http://www.ixda.org/help
