Are you an interaction designer with a love for your ability to know exactly what the client needs before they do? Do you have the patience and communication skills to tactfully relay this information to the client without revealing their lack of knowledge to them? It's not their fault, you know, that's what they have you for.
Filter seeks a Sr. Interaction Designer to integrate seamlessly into our client's awesome team that defines "success" on a daily basis. This is a direct hire opportunity for our client located in Brooklyn, New York. Our Sr. ID will lead research and strategy, IA and the interaction design to create superb user experiences.
Our ideal candidate will have the confidence necessary to develop and understand business requirements while maintaining the modesty to effectively translate ideas into experiences their customers will love.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Plan and conduct user requirements gathering and analysis, competitive research, conceptual modeling and usability testing
• Design and specify user interfaces and information architecture using participatory and iterative design techniques including customer interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery
• Produce user requirements specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, prototypes, and design specifications
• Effectively communicate research findings, conceptual ideas and detailed design rationale both verbally and visually
• Manage the interaction design process, drive decisions, track issues, and assist in estimating resource needs and schedules
• Participate as a contributor to an interdisciplinary team that includes visual designers, project managers, product strategists, and developers
• Contribute to the definition scope and phasing of project timelines
SKILLS YOU'LL NEED
• At least 5+ years of user interface design experience
• Ability to understand customer needs, motivations and behaviors and translate them into actionable deliverables
• Detail-oriented and highly developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Must be a self-starter who will bring original ideas and fresh approaches to each project they work on
• Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology, particularly as applied to Web-based applications
• Demonstrated experience using web analytics data to inform design decisions - must have an intermediate understanding of major web analytics packages and SEO strategies
• Strong self-management skills as well as ability to work as a contributing member of a multi-discipline team
• Ability to collaborate with other designers and developers to envision and iterate concepts
• Advanced proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Visio
• BS/BA in Design, HCI or related degree preferred
A BIT ABOUT FILTER
Filter is a unique digital solutions agency providing creative marketing solutions, consulting and staffing services. From experience design and development, to content management services, to contract staffing and direct hire recruitment, Filter offers a wide range of services. We have the largest network of top designers, developers and other digital talent on the West Coast, which enables us to fashion solutions that are both more flexible and more cost-effective than those offered by traditional agencies. Filter counts among its clients many of the top global consumer and technology brands. Filter has offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.filterdigital.com
To apply, please register at www.filterdigital.com and complete a personal profile in order to express interest in this position: http://www.filterdigital.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?m=j&id=1320
We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.