[Sigia-l] JOB: Bank of America seeks Interaction Designer (Boston, MA; Wilmington, DE; or Charlotte, NC)

[Nancy ODriscoll]

*Contact:  brian.ecelbarger at bankofamerica.com *
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*Interaction Designer Description*:
Deliver creative concepts, editorial concepts, or visual design solutions in
support of Bank of America online products and services offerings. Builds
partnerships with technology partners to ensure defect-free implementation
of client-side design solution. Designs high-level user flows, navigation
systems, and detailed page schematics. Designs visual compositions and
develops specifications and assets consistent with brand standards. Creates
and edits content consistent with brand standards. Tests design work in
production for style/quality/adherence to specifications.



Bank of America's eCommerce/ATM team is seeking an experienced interaction
designer familiar with user-centered design processes. The ideal candidate
can balance multiple projects, is detail-oriented, and can work effectively
with both technologists and business partners

   - Gather each project's business requirements from product and segment

   - representatives
   - Determine optimal implementation strategy via research and usability
   testing
   - Define user needs by conducting task-focused analyses
   - Draft high-level information flows and navigation systems
   - Create conceptual designs focused on maximum innovation
   - Develop detailed page schematics
   - Determine technology needs for initiatives by working closely with a

   - development team
   - Ensure look & feel of initiatives supports user experience by
   - working with visual designers
   - Facilitate development of product prototypes for usability testing
   - and proof-of-concept purposes
   - Help define methodology for usability tests, assist with testing
   - walkthrough, and contribute to reports
   - Present design solutions to business representatives and other
   stakeholders
   - Manage outside agencies engaged during various project phases

 *Required Skills*:

   - Minimum 3 years web application interaction design experience
   - Masters Degree in Interaction Design or related field preferred
   - Experience with complex financial services product offerings,
   especially on the web
   Ability to understand and interpret existing site design and style
   guides, and create effective solutions within those guidelines
   - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through various
   formats (oral, written, graphic design) with project team and clients,
   both individually and in groups
   - Working knowledge of web-related technologies including HTML, XML,
   JavaScript, and Flash
   - Working knowledge of visual design tools including Visio, Photoshop,
   Illustrator
   - Demonstrated knowledge of product creation processes, particularly
   how they pertain to web development
   - Strong conceptual design, collaborative, and organizational skills
   - Strong communications skills and ability to present work to clients
   and executives
   - Dedication to detail and deadlines
   - Motivation for continuous improvement and ability to lead and
   motivate others
   - Resilience under pressure and flexibility in potential conflict
   situations

All applicants must be prepared to provide references and work samples.
Multiple openings.



Contact:  brian.ecelbarger at bankofamerica.com

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