NBC Universal is looking for Information Architects / UI Designers mid to senior-level in the New York City area. Both contract and full-time opportunities are available. Come work with us in a newly formed UX Design team creating next-generation Websites and Webapps for NBCU’s host of high-profile brands.
Great projects, great people, great compensation. What else is there?
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The User Interface Designer is responsible for the design and creation of wireframes, userflows, and user interface designs for our suite of websites & online applications. The User Interface designer develops documents and designs based on Business Requirement Documents, Functional Specifications, input from the Product Design and Operations staff, and other supporting documentation.
* Design and implement highly usable interfaces with the best possible user experience, working with interaction designers, product managers, software engineers, and project managers
* Produce high level flows and detailed prototypes and mockups to effectively test and communicate designs
* Work with our product specialists to validate designs and iterate on findings
* Maintain current knowledge of what’s possible with the technologies and interface standards across the broad range of platforms and browsers we support
* Work with all product teams to create a superior end-user/customer experience for all Blackboard product lines
* Work collaboratively with product managers to create the functional specification document and project documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
* BA/BS or MA/MS in related field
Required Skills & Experience:
* 3+ years experience designing highly usable, effective interfaces for web applications
* Experience with user-centered design methodologies
* Strong information and interaction design experience
* Experience developing conceptual models, flowcharts, prototypes, detailed UI design requirements, and interface designs
* Strong visualization and presentation skills, (Indesign, Illustrator, Visio, PhotoShop)
* Familiarity with Flash, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based development environment
* Excellent cross-team collaboration, communication, written and organizational skills
* Portfolio of successful products and artifacts
* Ability to meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule
* Demonstrated understanding of how implementation decisions impact user experience in terms of browser compatibility, accessibility, internalization and performance
* Strong skills in prototyping and current front end standards
* Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Bonus Points for:
* Experience conducting usability testing and analysis
* Ability to design and create documentation
* Experience with Content Management systems