Location: Blacksburg, VA
URL: http://www.newcitymedia.com
You might be the person we need if
- You’re ready to lead our clients through the process of understanding their audiences, uncovering the real story, and designing experiences that move people to act.
- You’ve got 5 or more years experience working with user experience/human factors/human computer interaction/information architecture – whatever you want to call it. Not just building web sites – you need to know your UX stuff. If you’ve never heard of Jared Spool, Jakob Nielson, Steve Krug or Jesse James Garrett, don’t bother to apply.
- You enjoy mentoring and developing the strengths of others.
- You like the idea of working in small teams with peers. By “peers” we mean people who know their stuff and can be counted on to deliver. Not a lot of hierarchy or bureaucracy.
- You’re comfortable giving presentations and teaching user experience principles in any setting.
- You want to live in a high-tech college town in the mountains, while working for world-class clients. Think “10 minute commute” and “20 minutes to the Appalachian Trail.”
You’ll lead the efforts of 3-4 other UX architects, in addition to working on your own projects. For each project, you’ll work with a project manager who will be responsible for the business side of the project. The UX architect uncovers client goals, researches audience needs, and creates an overall plan for the experience. He or she then remains involved throughout the project to ensure that as the designs come together and production moves forward, the project stays true to the original vision in every aspect. While keeping the client’s goals in mind, the UX architect is an advocate for the overall delight of the end-user.
New City Media is 19 people creating online experiences that help our clients tell their stories with impact. Our clients include National Geographic Magazine, Virginia Tech, Imperial College London and Kiawah Island. We’re located in the Corporate Research Center adjacent to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. The CRC is home to over 150 technology companies with more than 2,000 total employees.
We offer a competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience.
To apply: Please send your resume to Jane at jane@newcitymedia.com. No phone calls please.