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UI Designer
Columbus, OH, USA

Reputable company is seeking a UI Designer to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. The Company name will be disclosed to you during the screening (position discussion) process. If you would like additional information regarding this great opportunity to add a top notch company to your list of portfolio companies, please contact me at your earliest convenience. My contact information is included in this email below.

A high level review of the position as well as a more detailed job description are included below.

Locations: Columbus, Ohio. Other UI Designer positions also available in Virginia as well as in the San Francisco, CA bay area.

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate (to be disclosed shortly).

Position Description: Involved in User Interface design and User Research. Design and development process flows, wireframes, screening and specifications. Will work closely with the Director of UI design, team of UI designers, as well as with Art Directors who support the Visual Design aspect. This position also works with clients in defining the UI issues.

Requirements:

B.S. degree or equivalent with 6 + years related UI Design experience.
Experience designing online and consumer software product interfaces.
Expert in the analysis of tasks flows & interfaces from a usability perspective.
Experience creating hi-level product flows, navigation maps & screen layouts.
Familiar with industry standard design tools
Experience using extensive background in user interface, product and multimedia design, knowledge of prototyping and multiple platforms to develop software interfaces.
Ability to interface with key client and project owners, UI designers and production and publishing team members in order to translate design concepts into viable solutions.

Elizabeth Villalobos
Senior Recruiter
TechLink Systems, Inc.
415.732.7580 Ext 131
888.293.0169 Ext 131
415.732.7583 Fax
evillalobos@techlinksystems.com

Engagement Type:

Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Short Description:

UI Designer will be involved in User Interface design and other Company products and services. Your eye for consistency and drive for simplicity will allow us to deliver clean, easy to use and functional web applications/sites for consumers.

Complete Description:

UI Designer will be involved in User Interface design and User Research areas for Company products and services. Your eye for consistency and drive for simplicity will allow us to deliver clean, easy to use and functional web applications/sites for consumers.

As a Senior UI Designer based in Columbus, OH, you will be assigned to a variety of projects where you work on a broad range of activities centered on User Interface and User Research issues such as the design and development of process flows, wireframes, and screen specifications. You will work with your Director of User Interface design, other UI designers as well as with Art Directors who support the Visual Design aspect. You will also work closely with clients defining the User Interface problems, and assist in the development of the requirements documents and translate the project needs into practical strategies that support business and programming objectives. We're seeking a Bachelor's degree (Masters, Fine Arts preferred) or equivalent experience and 6+ years related experience. Proven hands-on experience leading project work and interfacing with business owners in to your creative UI Design skills and User Research knowledge will ensure your success in this outstanding career opportunity.

Technical Excellence:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years related experience. Minimum of 4 years experience in designing online and consumer software product interfaces.
Expert in the analysis of task flows & interfaces from a usability perspective.
Creates hi-level product flows, navigation maps &screen layouts.
Familiar with industry standard design tools
Propose solutions & communicate solutions for task flow and usability challenges on a product-wide basis.
Quickly turns around complex designs
Handles questions about complex material easily and persuasively.
Acts as a recognized and active resource on UI design and computer/human interaction issues
Coordinates with development to create solutions or address additional needs for advanced functions.

Creativity:

Uses experience and analysis to develop cross-functional, creative and innovative solutions.
Immediately recognizes full complexity, limitations & flexibility of several proposed solutions to a UI problem.
Creates standard solutions for global problems.
Identifies industry trends that will have impact on the Company.
Uses extensive background in user interface, product and multimedia design, scripting and knowledge of prototyping and multiple platforms to develop software interfaces.
Ensures consistency within a business unit.
Questions problem definition and re-frames questions/problems to address underlying issues.
Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to constructively challenge current practices or approaches.
Originates new concepts, strategies, or innovative approaches that have significant impact on the company.

Business Skills

Solid client relationship and solid interpersonal skills
Ability to interface with key client and project owners, UI designers and production/ publishing team members to translate design concepts into viable solutions.
Serves in a leadership role in the development of the look and feel of the assigned project
Must fully identify and understand design and product requirements and address these in the design solution.
Must have strong presentation skills to sell concepts and support design from a practical standpoint.
May lead project team in development and implementation of high-quality, interactive visual designs
Maintains solid relationships with key internal and external clients
Actively solicits client feedback to ensure that all activities and deliverables meet expectations

Received: 24-Aug-05

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