[Sigia-l] Mid-Senior UX contract or contract to perm-NYC

[Laura Hunter]

My client is the 4th largest communications company in the world and have
over 40 offices in 4 different countries.  They are seeking a mid level and
senior level Experience Planner to work as a contractor or contract to perm
in their mid town office.  The work is currently based in the influential
and exciting world of consumer packaged goods.  You will contribute in the
design of web and micro sites for some of the country's best loved brands
reaching children and adults nationwide.  The environment is creative and
fun, the work interesting and fast paced and the people are in a creative
league of their own.  Working under the leadership/mentorship of one of NY's
leaders in Experience Planning you'll gain experience or leverage your
existing XP experience in an environment where your work will be recognized
and appreciated.

 

Here is a summary of the position on the senior level.  For mid level, they
are seeking 1-4 years.  Hourly and salaries are open based on experience.

 

Position Summary:

The Experience Planner creates branded, interactive user experiences such as
websites,

games, and applications for clients in the consumer packaged goods,
pharmaceutical and alcoholic beverage industries. The XP helps define and
lead the strategic and creative vision; owns the information architecture,
navigation, interaction and user experience; researches and defines user
needs, business goals and requirements; and coordinates with the art
director, technical director and account manger to inform visual design and
facilitate build. 

 

Responsibilities:

The Experience Planner:

.          Takes ownership of the XP component of all assigned projects.

.          Understands brands, and how to bring them to life online.

.          Serves as primary point of contact with internal team members and
the client for all XP issues.

.          Delivers work on time and on budget.

.          Communicates concerns, problems and ideas proactively to internal
team members.

.          Is articulate, clear and confident in presenting his/her work to
internal team members and clients.

*	Provides expert usability and interaction design recommendations to
the project team.

 

Primary Tasks + Deliverables

.          Produces deliverables at a level of fidelity and detail
appropriate for clients and internal team members.

.          Plans, conducts and analyzes primary and secondary research
(heuristic evaluations, competitive analyses, one-on-one interviews, online
surveys, stakeholder interviews, etc.).

.          Plans and conducts internal team and client work sessions
(brainstorms, requirements workshops, etc.).

.          Defines, prioritizes and drives consensus on project
requirements, including all features, functions and content.

.          Develops process models, user personas and scenarios.

*	Creates information architecture deliverables, including site maps,
wireframes, interaction models and page specifications that describe
navigation, content, and functionality.

*	Assists technical director with functional specifications.
*	Leads usability testing planning, facilitation and analysis.

 

Qualifications: 

.         5+ years experience creating user-centered digital solutions,
including research, solution validation and measurement. 

.         Experience as primary XP on medium and large accounts.

.         Expertise with modeling and prototyping tools including
OmniGraffle, Visio, HTML/JavaScript, Dreamweaver and/or Illustrator.

.         Excellent visual, written and oral communications and
presentations skills.

.         Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills. 

.         Demonstrated critical thinking ability.

.         Experience working in an agency environment.

.         Experience in consumer packaged goods and youth marketing
essential; experience in pharmaceutical and alcoholic beverage marketing a
plus.

 

Education :

.         Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred) in Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, HCI,
Design, Anthropology, or related field

 

Laura Hunter

Vivid Resources

office-559-684-1070

cell-559-303-9018

fax-559-684-0820

laura.hunter at vividresources.com

www.vividresources.com

 

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