justUXjobs

Hi, all!

I’m looking for a junior to intermediate UX/UI Designer for a full time contract role in the Washington DC area. Here are the details:

GUI:
The User Experience (UX) Developer is someone who is extremely proficient where presentation layer development & lightweight prototyping is concerned, but also has a firm understanding of how to design / develop user interfaces (UI’s) in a way that results in the highest possible degree of usability. The UX developer has an interest in understanding online user behaviors towards designing / developing simple, efficient, eloquent, & intuitive UI’s that meet business objectives and provide a superior UX for online/desktop/device customers.

***MUST be able to Prototype in Catalyst.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works directly with cross-functional teams of business stakeholders, analysts, architects, developers, web/graphic designers, and copywriters to design, develop, and implement innovative & cutting-edge UI’s for Internet (Web)/Device/Desktop applications.• Defines interactive UX prototypes that illustrate & document the optimal online experience and are employed to facilitate the user testing process.• Defines & documents presentation layer specifications for Internet projects and online standards.• Researches the latest presentation layer technologies, UX concepts & best practices, online trends and provides recommendations back to management, the UX team, & the Architecture team for consideration. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Interaction Design, a related field, or equivalent experience.• 3+ years developing advanced Desktop application UI and Internet UI’s.• Solid experience developing semantic presentation layer markup that can be easily and dynamically skinned.• Solid Experience with Flash/Flex• Solid experience with XHTML & CSS.• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Dreamweaver, InDesign, Bridge, Illustrator, & Photoshop).• Knowledge of UI standards & usability best practices.• Must have good organization, creative, & analytical skills.• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and demonstrate the ability to work well with others.• Must be flexible and posses the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desktop application design experience is a must.• Experience Using Catalyst• An online portfolio demonstrating a strong visual and conceptual design sense and a superior understanding of current coding practices, typography, color, and layout.• Experience developing presentation layer code that consumes XML & Web Services.• Experience developing within HTML5 & CSS3 specifications.• Experience with Flash, ActionScript, & Flex

Please email your resume and rate requirements to: lindy.aleshire@tecsage.com