[Sigia-l] Job: NYC-Experience Planner

[Laura Hunter]

My client is the 4th largest communications company in the world.  In mid
town they need 2 midlevel Experience Planners who are  ready to take the
next step in their career.  These roles will be working with one of the most
respected VP's in the city in the Consumer Packaged Goods space.  The work
is fun and creative and the people keep it light and fresh in the office!
You will be empowered to work directly with the stake holders of some of the
best loved brands in the country while benefiting from the guidance of a
wonderful manager.   It's a great way to start the new year!~  Salary ranges
from 70-100,000 annually based on experience and the perks are stellar!
Great benefits too!

 

Please review the job description:

The Mid level Experience Planner creates branded, interactive user
experiences such as websites, games, and applications for clients in the
consumer packaged goods 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 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.
*	Assists usability testing planning, facilitation and analysis.

 

Qualifications: 

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

.         Experience as assistant 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 interpersonal and management skills. 

.         Demonstrated critical thinking ability.

.         Experience working in an agency environment.

 

Education :

.         Bachelor's degree

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

 

Interested parties will please submit a resume with work samples to
laura.hunter at vividresources.com

 

Thank you!

Laura

Laura Hunter

Vivid Resources

office-559-684-1070

cell-559-303-9018

fax-559-684-0820

laura.hunter at vividresources.com

www.vividresources.com