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Information Architect / User Experience Designer
at Analysts International in Twin Cities / Minnesota
This is a year plus contract with large retailer in the Twin Cities.
Please send resumes to laureenklimas@gmail.com or call 612-414-0791.
As an Information Architect / User Experience Designer, you will define and create innovative online experiences for market-leading mobile device activation and e-commerce platforms. This role will suit a creative problem solver, looking to work with a talented team in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Experience
· 5+ years experience as an information architect, user experience designer, or interaction designer
· Strong portfolio of work
· Significant experience developing interface mockups, annotated wireframes, and design specifications
· History of defining application functionality and creating interfaces in the absence of business requirements
· Demonstrated ability to document complex designs
Required Knowledge and Skills
· Significant experience documenting user interfaces with Visio or similar tools (Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, etc)
· Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
· Solid understanding of principles of information organization and user interface design
· Thorough understanding of established user interface standards as well as cutting-edge design conventions and interactions
· Knowledge of fundamental design principles and disciplines that affect typography, color use, animation, composition, use of space, distribution of information, etc.
· Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
· Strong presentation skills
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize
· Ability to communicate design concepts effectively, build consensus, and justify decisions
Scope of Influence
· Work directly with Business Analysts to capture user flows and detailed wireframes based on high level user stories
· Collaborate with User Experience team to design elegant user interfaces and rich user experiences
· Interact with and provide direction to technology, content, and product development teams
· Influence and cooperate with other departments to ensure consistency and quality across the platform
Preferred Education, Experience, and Capabilities
· Degree in information science, information design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or related fields
· Visual design experience
Please send resumes to laureenklimas@gmail.com or call 612-414-0791.
As an Information Architect / User Experience Designer, you will define and create innovative online experiences for market-leading mobile device activation and e-commerce platforms. This role will suit a creative problem solver, looking to work with a talented team in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Experience
· 5+ years experience as an information architect, user experience designer, or interaction designer
· Strong portfolio of work
· Significant experience developing interface mockups, annotated wireframes, and design specifications
· History of defining application functionality and creating interfaces in the absence of business requirements
· Demonstrated ability to document complex designs
Required Knowledge and Skills
· Significant experience documenting user interfaces with Visio or similar tools (Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, etc)
· Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
· Solid understanding of principles of information organization and user interface design
· Thorough understanding of established user interface standards as well as cutting-edge design conventions and interactions
· Knowledge of fundamental design principles and disciplines that affect typography, color use, animation, composition, use of space, distribution of information, etc.
· Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
· Strong presentation skills
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize
· Ability to communicate design concepts effectively, build consensus, and justify decisions
Scope of Influence
· Work directly with Business Analysts to capture user flows and detailed wireframes based on high level user stories
· Collaborate with User Experience team to design elegant user interfaces and rich user experiences
· Interact with and provide direction to technology, content, and product development teams
· Influence and cooperate with other departments to ensure consistency and quality across the platform
Preferred Education, Experience, and Capabilities
· Degree in information science, information design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or related fields
· Visual design experience
Published on 01-08-2011