[Sigia-l] Open Director of UX-Irvine CA

[Laura Hunter]

Hello!

 

My client in Irvine, CA  is seeking a Director of User Experience for their
thriving online consumer facing site. In business since 1926, my client has
realized the power of their online presence and in the 10 years since my
client launched their consumer facing site the Internet has become not only
an integral part of everyday life, but has also fueled the biggest growth in
my clients long and highly respected history.

 

The role of Director of User Experience is an extremely important one as my
client is not only keeping up with consumer demand and need for their site
but looking forward to what the future of their products and services will
bring. Without a shadow of a doubt this includes their online presence! 

 

Here is the job description: 

 

My client is looking for a Director of User Experience to lead the vision,
strategy, and execution of the interaction design of their consumer facing
website. This individual will work closely with other senior level
executives to identify effective product strategies and lead a team of
interaction designers and information architects to deliver innovative,
customer centric design solutions. The ideal candidate has a passion for
user centered design and a wide breadth of experience across multiple types
of products and design methodologies.

 

Required Skills - Attributes & Education:

. Bachelor of Arts degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of 8 years
of IA experience for an established, heavily trafficked, consumer facing web
site or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

. A minimum of 5 years of management experience, overseeing a successful IA
team. 

. Proven ability to lead and mentor a talented IA team and inspire team
confidence and respect. 

. Thorough understanding of best practices in web design and user
interface/information architecture conventions. 

. Strong knowledge of task and use-case analysis, heuristic analysis, and
user personas. 

. Strong understanding of online design, marketing and advertising. 

. Experience with techniques in formal and informal usability testing. 

. Good understanding of benefits and constraints of current Internet
technologies. 

. Broad understanding of the web and associated technologies and proficiency
with a range of appropriate software tools. 

. Past experience as a User Experience Director or Internet Strategist
preferred.

 

Interested parties please reply with a recent resume and work samples or on
line portfolio.  Currently relocation is not being offered for this role so
local candidates or those willing to relocate themselves will be considered.

 

Thank you!

Laura

Laura Hunter

Vivid Resources

office-424-237-2602

cell-559-303-9018

fax-310-919-1801

laura.hunter at vividresources.com

www.vividresources.com

 

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