200016546 - User Experience Architects... BRING IT HERE

User Experience Architects: Check This Out

In this 6 month (with the strong likelihood of extending) you will work with a team of 3-5 information architects that take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across a portfolio of big online brands.

You will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions.


Daily Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include making informed recommendations on design strategies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group.

As an integral part of the User Experience team you will collaborate closely with visual designers, front-end developers, and business stakeholders on concept generation through final implementation. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, working on win/win solutions with primary stakeholders, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects.

Desired, but not required Skills/ Experience:

5+ year’s experience working as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer.
3+ years experience in retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related field.
3+ years experience with usability testing including preparation, execution and analysis.
Familiarity with current user experience and usability research, theories, best practices and methodologies.
Degree in a related field, such as information design, human-computer interaction, library science, cognitive science, graphic design, or industrial design a plus.
Experience with Localization Issues and Web Accessibility Standards a plus.
Agency/Design Firm experience a big plus.