[Sigia-l] Job Posting <Head of User Experience> - <London>

Mon Feb 22 07:56:58 EST 2010

Exclusive to Zebra People we are working with a really impressive agency in
the search for a Head of User Experience. 

This is a great opportunity for a senior User Experience consultant to take
the step up, develop and shape their own team and discipline within this
small but fast growing agency. As head of User Experience you will report to
director level and work closely with project teams, prospective and existing
clients. Working alongside the Lead Creative you will help shape the user
experience methodology and process as well as oversee UX work on client
projects. 

Specific responsibilities include:

* As the UX lead you are expected to be creative and visionary in your
approach 
* Adept in all software that act as your day to day tools – you will
also be researching online apps and tools that can speed up work and
processes
* Being a hands-on member of project teams as well as managing and
delivering UX and IA solutions for clients as part of the wider project
team.
* Owning and developing the company's UX methodology, overseeing all
UX elements of client projects, from user research to IA and testing
* Developing the companies UX capability including developing and
managing other UX resources (internal and free-lance)
* Awareness and understanding of current trends and emerging
technologies that our shaping the future of Digital Media
* Be a member of the management team - involvement in management
meetings and helping to shape and develop your department within the wide
business
* Taking part in business development activity including supporting
the development and delivery of bids and pitches
* Confident to present ideas, solutions & pitches to clients

My client has strong traction with the Broadcasters, and as well as
traditional web based products these guys are known for their ability to
deliver VOD solutions.

Personal Skills

They are all about building an excellent and high performing team and
business. Personal attributes are as important to them as technical skills.
You should be highly motivated, hard working, good fun and enthusiastic
about your work. We are looking for people who are equally happy rolling-up
their sleeves and getting stuck-in as they are mentoring and directing
others. You will work well with people and form strong connections with the
rest of the team and your clients.

Required Experience

* Significant experience in the delivery of UX services as part of an
agency or consultancy
* Significant Information Architecture skills and experience 
* Business development activities, giving presentations and writing
bids and proposals 
* Defining and managing the scope of projects, including budgeting 

Most of all we are looking for someone who is ready to develop our UX and IA
capability as part of the development and growth of the business. This is an
opportunity to grow your responsibility and reward as the business grows and
develops.

Central London

£50-£55k

Immediate.

Nick at zebrapeople.com <mailto:Nick%40zebrapeople.com> 

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  Nick Cochrane 

  Zebra People Ltd

  020 7729 4771 

  www.zebrapeople.com

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