[Sigia-l] Job: Contract or Perm Sn. UI Design position-Philly/Santa Clara

[Laura Hunter]

Hi Everyone and happy Monday!

 

I have an open contract and perm Senior UI Design position to be located
either in Philly or Santa Clara, CA.   

My client is the largest on-demand global meetings management company in the
$300 billion global marketplace for corporate meetings and events.
Processing more than 3 million attendee registrations a year and delivering
over $7.5 billion in revenue opportunities annually to meeting suppliers,
they brings together buyers and suppliers of meeting-related services.  They
were founded in 1999 by a team of industry leaders who share a passion for
helping customers and suppliers realize the huge opportunities available in
the effective management of meetings and events, whether it's cost savings
and control, or customer acquisition and loyalty.

Some of the nice little perks with this position include a stocked kitchen,
company soccer games and Friday, work free zone beer on the patio and
Mandarin lessons. J  

 

Some of the things they are looking for in you are:  You're understanding of
UX from the top down as it relates to web based apps and their look and
feel.  Your ability to execute workflows, competitive analysis and heuristic
evals. As well as focus groups.  You need to be self directed and autonomous
in your ability to deliver.  If you're a little out of the area, after a
settling in period my client is open to telecommuting a couple days per
week.  

 

If you're a big thinker.please read on!

 

UI DESIGNER / WEB DESIGNER 
DEPARTMENT: Product Management 
REPORTS TO: VP of Product Management

POSITION SUMMARY:   
As a core member of the Product Management Team, the UI / Web Designer
position involves working closely with Product Managers to identify project
requirements as well as members of the Engineering team to ensure proper
implementation of designs. A large emphasis is placed on creating a superior
user experience through constant product evolution and iteration, and
improvements to overall usability, information presentation and process
flow. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
The UI / Web Designer must possess a broad knowledge of web graphic design
techniques and principles as well as advanced creative and visual design
skills (including color and page layout mastery). Extensive web UI
development and integration experience is highly desirable. 

Candidates must have a keen eye for detail and a strong desire for promoting
design consistency, as well as a passion for designing and building
compelling and usable customer-facing web interfaces (a passion for travel
can't hurt). In addition, the following skills are needed: 

 

.         Must possess a broad knowledge of information architecture and
interaction design principles as well as usability and UI design

.         Be able to create rapid iterations of visual and/or storyboard
concepts, as well as the ability to design for dynamic content (requiring a
solid understanding of the potential of DHTML and CSS as well as deep
knowledge of current web technology opportunities and limitations)

.         Extensive knowledge of UI design methodology and processes (user
centered and iterative design). Must be able to demonstrate, understand and
be proficiency in managing all phases of web product design and development

.         Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to
multitask and manage time efficiently. Must be able to self-manage as well
as work and collaborate with cross-functional groups, and also function as
both a project leader and individual contributor

*	Must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication
skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the
organization
*	At least 3 years HTML/DHTML, Javascript and CSS skills. Experience
designing for Web 2.0 functionality (AJAX, etc) is desired
*	At least 2 years of UI design experience in a fast-paced development
environment with experience in consumer-specific software or web products.
Prior experience in the online travel industry is desirable
*	Portfolio of previous design work demonstrating experience
customer-facing design and user experience accomplishments (that can be
referenced)
*	Results-oriented: Exceptional time management and organizational
skills, including ability to accurately gauge project duration, deliver
quality results within deadlines
*	Quality: Ability to assume intellectual ownership and possess strong
attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality product
*	Collaborative: Ability to work with cross-functional teams and
synthesize cross-functional input, effective and comfortable in a
team/collaborative environment

 

EDUCATION:

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience desired 

Salary is open based on experience and hourly rate is competitive.
Interested parties please submit all resumes and work samples to this email
address with salary requirements and best times to reach you.

 

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

 

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