[Sigia-l] Job Opening: Interaction Designer, Homestore, Inc. - Westlake Village, CA

[Johansen, Kristen]

COMPANY: Homestore, Inc.

URL:  http://www.homestore.com

LOCATION: Westlake Village, CA

POSITION TITLE: Interaction Designer

DURATION: Full Time or Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Homestore is looking for a talented Interaction Designer to join our
user experience team.

The Interaction Designer is responsible for helping redefine the
interface design and organization of Homestore web products such as
REALTOR.com, WelcomeWagon.com, and move.com, as well as other new
products coming in 2006. Working closely with a cross-functional team to
assess product requirements, the Interaction Designer will define and
create site structure, interaction flows, page wireframes, and interface
requirements that promote ease of use and a positive user experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Creates working sitemaps for all projects that will require
   creative or interface modifications; rough wireframes showing page
   content and labeling requirements; interaction flow diagrams 
   for requirements documentation
* Assists in usability testing of sitemaps, wireframes and paper
   prototypes
* Ensures usability best practices as applies to user interaction
   and information organization
* Participates in the development of product prototypes for
   usability testing and proof of concept purposes
* Works with visual designers to ensure the graphic design is
   consistent with the interaction requirements and usability best
   practices
* Coordinates with creative team, product team and engineering to
   ensure that the sitemap, flow diagrams and wireframes are properly
   translated to the live site, and to ensure that the look and feel
   is consistent with both business requirements and user needs

QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least 2 years experience in interaction design or user
   interface design for web applications or high-traffic consumer web
   sites; experience being an advocate for the user; practical
   experience working in a user-centered design structure preferred
* Experience designing and documenting the user experience (use
   cases, interaction flows, sitemaps, user interface design)
* Proficient in Visio and HTML editing tools; general
   understanding of various web technologies and their capabilities
* Must have a passion for problem solving and outstanding
   attention to detail
* Self-starter with strong project management skills; ability to
   manage workflow and deadlines for multiple, simultaneous projects
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to sell an idea
   and back up design decisions with real world data
* Proven ability to work and coordinate with multiple groups,
   including designers, technical teams, usability specialists, sales
   and marketing.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic or information
   design, library science, psychology, HCI, human factors or related
   fields required, advanced degree is a plus.
* Previous experience with usability testing, visual design or
   prototyping is a plus.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Homestore offers a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a
competitive salary and benefits including medical, vision, dental,
401(k), paid vacation and holidays. Homestore is an equal opportunity
employer.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and a portfolio of
deliverables and/or list of URLs you have worked on in Word, PDF or HTML
format to kristen.johansen at homestore.com. Please include INTERACTION
DESIGNER in the subject line.

This position is available as a permanent full-time or temporary
contract position.  We are looking for candidates for onsite work at our
Westlake Village, California office only.

Principals only, please.