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You will work closely with project teams to define and create designs that achieve business and user goals. Design the UI architecture, interface, interaction flow and aesthetics of web-based projects. Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups and graphic assets.

Position Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• UI architecture, interface, interaction flow and aesthetics of projects
• Understanding of usability issues and best practices
• Design practices, particularly as they apply to the implementation of standards for interaction, color, typography, artwork, brand alignment and all other visual/interactive expressions of the user experience
• Work closely with stakeholders to define and create designs that achieve business and user goals
• Design the UI architecture, interface, interaction flow and aesthetics of projects
• Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups and graphic assets
• Translate usability and field research findings into design improvements
• Guide technical and business teams in user-centered design principles, and promote usability best practices
• Make sure that all members of the creative team and the developers involved with a given project are equipped with the necessary information and assets to effectively get their jobs done.
• Work with project Producer to meet project timelines and/or note timing conflict as soon as possible.
• Ability to conduct user research and usability testing

Position Qualifications:

a) Education:
BA or BS in the following: Graphic/Visual Arts, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Information Sciences, Marketing, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, or a related area.

b) Special Knowledge or Skills [Software]
• Strong knowledge of site design; mastery in principles of Web Design
• Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology
• Working knowledge of User Centered Design Principles and Practices
• OmniGraffle, Visio or other tool for creating wireframes
• Adobe Photoshop and other Creative Suite programs
• Microsoft Word and other Office programs
• MAC and PC platforms
• Aware of multiple browser limitations and features
• Knowledge/familiarity with Flash.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

c) Prior Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of work experience with degree
• Minimum 5 years of work experience without degree
• Experience working on large, complex sites
• Experience observing user research and translating user research into design decisions.

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