Location: Dallas, TX
CS Creative is seeking a full-time Internet User Experience Architect to work client-side with a leading technology company based in Dallas. The ideal candidate has experience designing dynamic, data-driven web pages, online applications, and end-user interactions. You will utilize established user interface design principles, and your own expertise in usability and you are an ardent advocate of user-centered design and the customer experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Daily activities include, but are not limited to: participate in requirements gathering sessions, lead and facilitate group information-gathering sessions, drive for group consensus and build prioritization in meetings. Design interactive solutions to address business and brand requirements, technical constraints, research findings, and the audience’s processes, tasks and goals. Clearly document design intent for various audiences, use site maps, wireframes, and interaction flow diagrams, with appropriate functional and behavioral annotations. Research the competitive landscape, utilize usability-related research services, theories and methodologies and participate in usability tests. Participate in quality assurance checks and mentor the creative staff on usability concepts.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate should be a creative problem solver with an eye for design and detail and possess excellent presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with designers and technologists. An up-to-date knowledge of user-interface design principles, usability methodologies, industry standards and trends for consumer-based web sites. Experience applying research and analysis to site development.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of demonstrable hands-on experience, and a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience), with multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Practical knowledge of Visio and Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with HTML and CSS capabilities and constraints required. Direct experience with HTML, DHTML, XML, Java, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop a plus. Other pluses include experience with business-to-consumer Internet-related projects, especially in the electronics market and cross-training in visual design.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate international schedules and to travel approximately four times a year is required.
BENEFITS: Health insurance, paid vacation and casual work environment, with a strong emphasis on work/life balance.
APPLICATION: Submit resume, samples of deliverables that demonstrate developing and documenting task flows and interaction designs, and salary history to careers@cs-creative.com.
Include Job #3564 in email subject line.
To apply: careers@cs-creative.com