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San Francisco, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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We are seeking a talented team member skilled in user experience (UX) design and/or user interface (UI) design to contribute to a very robust large and complex windows desktop application/system. T he UI /UXDesigneris responsible for UI/UXdesign of application development projects for Windows desktop applications. Best practices and design methods will be utilized to insure the success of the projects. Perform UI /UXPrototyping mock ups screen design initial prototyping compositions then wireframes. Then photoshop then other tools or Mark Up or XAML tools. These are high resolution compositions mock ups and wireframes. Re-skinning the existing Windows product and reshape the future of the new upcoming desktop product. A few things being discussed metro interface is Windows 8 style the best what user interface design is best Should apple concepts be applied What look and feel should be adopted here Work with high-level executive technologists.

This position affords opportunities to work across a broad range of UI/UXrelated disciplines from UI prototyping and interactive design to usability testing and information architecture. The team member will be expected to apply intuitive design methodologies to wire framing graphics development skinning and layout structuring. Flexibility adaptability and the ability to learn quickly in various technical and creative environments while delivering quality work by tight deadlines are key attributes of this individual. Keep in mind this is for Windows User Interfaces (UI) and user experience (UX) not web user interfaces (UI) however someone good user experience design could have skills from Windows UI design or Web UI design (HTML CSS HTML5 CSS3); XAML or Expression Blend might be used or learned.

  • Work closely with UI product managers to understand complex functional requirements and transform them into detailed designs specifications.
  • Effectively communicate design recommendations using wireframes flowcharts high-fidelity design comps high-resolution graphics interactive prototypes and the occasional cocktail napkin or the back of a brown paper bag with a pencil J.
  • Advocate for the needs of end-users throughout the product design process; evangelize & promote good design principals and best practices throughout the organization.
  • Work with project stakeholders to build consensus behind the best practical (not always the best possible) design solutions; produce final design specs that balance development deadlines and implementation costs against key design considerations
  • Create production-ready assets (icons applications themes etc.) using Photoshop or XAML tools or other tools inside Visual Studio 2010-12 IDE.
  • Responsible for the design and development of application layouts graphics multimedia simulations Windows GUIs screen mock ups prototypes and wireframes.
  • Effectively develops in a clean well structured easily maintainable format.
  • Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs where appropriate.
  • Demonstrates creative technical and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in both technical and business environments.
  • Evaluate the latest design trends and determine how best to translate them into our flagship platform.
  • Independently manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced development environment proactively ensuring that appropriateUXconsiderations are made throughout the SDLC
  • Organizeand facilitate small-scale usability tests

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