UPA Job Bank: October 2007
UPA Job Bank: October 2007
The Job Bank is a service of the Usability Professionals' Association, listing jobs for usablity and user experience professionals.
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Ready to change healthcare?
Sermo, the largest and fastest growing online physician-only community, is leading a movement to fundamentally change healthcare in America. Combining current technology, financial strength, and thousands of dedicated physicians, we aim to radically improve how healthcare operates – for patients, doctors, and the industry as a whole.
We do this by freeing up the most important medical information on the planet – the knowledge living in the minds of physicians. Sermo amplifies physicians’ voices as they share their insights, building on each other’s knowledge while empowering government, industry, investors, research groups, and others to learn and adapt from this rich base of living experience in real-time.
So, why join Sermo?
You’ll want to join the team at Sermo for the chance to up your skills on a mission that is as far-reaching as you can imagine – you may be great at what you do, but together we can accomplish so much more.
We know you’re not in this just for the money. Rest assured, our salaries, benefits, and medical coverage are as competitive as they come. The Sermo culture, however, is truly unique:
To tell us about yourself and find out if you have what it takes to make Sermo great.
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Modus Associates (www.modusassociates.com), specialists in customer experience strategy and design, seeks a full-time information architect to contribute to our growing reputation for industry leadership, innovation and excellence.
If creating superior online customer experiences is your passion, then this is your moment to join a small and vibrant organization dedicated exclusively to the purpose. We have an outstanding client list that includes Sony, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, NBC Universal, GE, Comcast, Coldwell Banker and a growing list of industry recognitions from the Web Marketing Association, the Nielsen Norman Group, Time.com, Forrester and the Wall Street Journal, among others.
* Between two and four years of interactive agency or consulting experience is required.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Send your resume, cover letter, salary requirements and work samples to careers@modusassociates.com with the subject line: Information Architect
Posted on: 31 October 2007
DEPARTMENT: UX Design
GRADE: Senior
REPORTS TO: Director of UX Design
Sonic Solutions, one of the world’s leading digital media software companies, is looking for a passionate, experienced User Researcher to join the User Experience Design team. This person will have experience in planning and conducting user research, including usability tests, focus groups and field studies. He or she will work with designers, product managers, engineers and marketers to define research projects; plan and conduct research using both standard and original methodologies; analyze and present findings to key stakeholders; and strongly advocate for the user during all phases of the software design process.
This individual has a passion for understanding cause and effect, is an effective communicator and possesses strong analytical skills.
* Conceive, plan and conduct internal and field research to improve our understanding of Roxio users and, more generally, users of digital media devices, software and services.
* Develop personae and scenarios to bring focus and empathy to the design process.
* Conceive, plan and conduct usability tests to evaluate product design and provide feedback to key stakeholders.
* Provide internal and competitive benchmarks based on research data.
* Mine secondary research studies and surveys, analyze their value and communicate to team members.
* Lead other team members in understanding the user research role.
* Work closely with product marketing, engineers and other designers to understand, and influence, business goals and product directions.
* Integrate and interpret research results to provide the team with insight into usability problems, as well as provide suggestions for improving the user experience.
The ideal candidate has:
* Degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Human-computer Interaction or similar field (or equivalent experience)
* At least 3 years experience planning and conducting user research
* Deep understanding of common research methods and practices, including knowledge of current trends and their impact on the product design and development process.
* A strong portfolio of user research projects that exhibit good analytical techniques, creative aesthetics and an ability to lead a project from conception to completion.
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to large, cross-functional technical, marketing and executive-level audiences.
* Experience developing user-centered software applications or web sites.
* A natural team player with a preference for group discussion, brainstorming and passionate argument.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
* Proven history of developing creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
* Good understanding of the software development process, including basic knowledge of such roles as marketing, product management, design, engineering development, quality assurance and release management.
* Experience in conducting user research and usability testing for web site development and improvement is a plus.
Resumes and cover letters should be sent to resume@sonic.com
Posted on: 31 October 2007
DEPARTMENT: UX Design
GRADE: Senior
REPORTS TO: Director of UX Design
Sonic Solutions, one of the world’s leading digital media software companies, is looking for a passionate Interaction Designer to join the UX Design team. This person will drive the discipline of Interaction Design in the Roxio division and will be responsible for helping deliver useful, usable and desirable solutions for consumer-related products. He or she will work with visual designers, art directors, engineers and product managers to conceive, design and develop the workflow, navigation, interaction and user experience for the Roxio consumer product line. This individual will be a strong advocate for the user and will promote a user-centric approach to the products and overall design.
* Determine target audience needs and other motivating factors.
* Understand best practices and propose improvements in designs and methodology.
* Work with Technical leads, UX team and project/product managers to determine product features.
* Develop personae and user scenarios using both standard and original techniques.
* Design and develop user interaction workflows, information architecture and document individual feature requirements using working and/or paper prototypes.
* Experiment with new interaction types that push the boundaries.
* Create usability test plans.
* Recruit users, manage and run tests and analyze data.
* Present and prioritize user testing results and submit design recommendations.
The ideal candidate has:
* Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Visual Design, Product Application Design or related field
* 5 years experience designing visually stunning interactive user interfaces for web or software applications
* Working knowledge of XML
* Deep understanding of user-centered product development methodology and the process of interaction design development.
* Strong portfolio of interaction design models and functional specifications that showcase a detailed comprehension of the discipline.
* Detailed knowledge of fundamental design principles and disciplines that affect typography, color use, animation, composition, use of space, distribution of information etc.
* Self-motivated, solution-oriented, willing to work in a fast paced software development environment.
* A natural team player with a preference for group discussion, brainstorming and passionate argument.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
* Expert-level knowledge of key graphic design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator.
* Experience and knowledge of Windows Vista and WPF is a plus.
* Advanced-level knowledge of prototyping tools such as Flash is a plus.
* Experience with digital media creation and manipulation (such as audio or video editing) is a plus.
* Knowledge of Web 2.0 interaction paradigms and technologies is a plus.
Posted on: 31 October 2007
DEPARTMENT: UX Design
GRADE: Senior
REPORTS TO: Director of UX Design
Sonic Solutions, one of the world’s leading digital media software companies, is looking for a passionate User Interface Designer to join the User Experience Design team. This person will work on Roxio’s consumer products and services and be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and delivering high-quality application experiences. He or she will work with interaction designers, visual designers, engineers and product managers to build the next generation of Roxio consumer products and will be expected to contribute significantly towards the creative vision of the UX Group. This individual possesses impressive creative talent, is a strong advocate for the user and has proven capable of solving difficult user interface problems without burdening users with complexity.
* Conceptualize, design and develop stunning and original user interface designs in a fast-paced software environment.
* Work with the UX team to determine target audience needs and other motivating factors.
* Understand best practices and propose improvements in designs and methodology.
* Work with Technical leads, UX team and project/product managers to determine product features.
* Work with user interaction specialists to realize product concepts into visually compelling application designs.
* Work with user experience researchers to translate usability study findings into improved user interface designs.
* Experiment with innovative approaches to visual design that push the boundaries.
* Proven ability to mentor and develop skills in all levels of designers.
The ideal candidate has:
* Degree in Human Factors, Graphic Design, Product Application Design or related field.
* 6 years experience designing visually stunning interactive user interfaces for software applications, preferably with 1-2 years of project lead experience
* A keen aesthetic, fanatical attention to detail and the ability to distill simple solutions from complex problems are essential skills for this role.
* Deep understanding of user-centered product development methodology and the role played by visual designers.
* Strong portfolio of user interface designs, sketches, mockups and functional specifications that showcase the process of UI design phases, from concept to release.
* Detailed knowledge of fundamental design principles and disciplines that affect typography, color use, animation, composition, use of space, weight etc.
* Self-motivated, solution-oriented, willing to work in a fast paced software development environment.
* A natural team player with a preference for group discussion, brainstorming and passionate argument.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently.
* Expert-level knowledge of key graphic design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator.
* Advanced-level knowledge of prototyping tools such as Flash is a plus.
* Experience and knowledge of Windows Vista and WPF is a plus.
* Experience with digital media creation and manipulation (such as audio or video editing) is a plus.
* Knowledge of Web 2.0 interaction paradigms and technologies is a plus.
* Strong communication skills and a penchant for staying organized.
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Go Daddy is a leading provider of services that enable individuals and businesses to establish, maintain and evolve an online presence. We provide a variety of domain name registration and website hosting services as well as a broad array of on-demand and other services. We are the world’s largest domain name registrar, and North America’s largest shared website hosting provider. Offering a complete line of web development tools including domain name registration, hosting, email, SSL Certificates, on-line shopping carts and complementary products and services, Go Daddy.com was recently ranked # 8 on the Inc. 500 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States.
We are currently looking for an Interaction Designer / Usability Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help us design and develop better user experiences. This position will design wireframes, task flows, and interactions, and provide feedback on web sites and web products to the development group based on experience, research, analysis, user testing, and more. Candidate must be able to understand, design, and optimize workflow, user interaction, and layout, as well as translate written specifications into workable designs.
A portfolio or other examples of relevant work are strongly suggested.
Candidates should have a thorough appreciation and understanding of web technologies and trends, usability techniques, and usable interface solutions. This position will work with development teams, graphic designers, and product managers. Primary platforms will be websites and web-enabled applications, although work with client/server applications is possible.
• Produce wireframes, task flow diagrams, storyboards, paper and interactive prototypes, and handle the creation and administration of interaction design documentation.
• Work closely with business analysts, designers, and developers to understand business requirements and user’s goals and objectives.
• Provide expertise and support to the development teams while creating or adjusting user interfaces. In addition, the candidate will drive usability evaluation efforts with the goal of analyzing and translating usability evaluation outcomes into design improvements.
• Candidates must have experience working in interaction/interface design or as a human factors resource in a web-based software development environment.
• Experience with usability testing (planning, administration, analysis and documentation).
• Experience in the design of intuitive, user-centered application interfaces for Web-applications.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and quickly create workable designs (whiteboard sketches, wireframes, etc.).
• Familiarity with web implementation methods and constraints.
• Solid application design skills with an eye for detail and the ability to translate ideas into tangible design specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively describe and present design ideas and recommendations to various contacts.
• Experience collaborating with analyst, design and development teams.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with emerging technologies and fast paced development cycles.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
We offer competitive salary, 100% employer paid medical and dental (for employees), three weeks of vacation available in your first year, 401(k) and educational assistance.
Click the following link to apply online:
https://www.hirebridge.com/application/appchoice.asp?jid=53289
GoDaddy.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer!
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Ready to change healthcare?
Sermo, the largest and fastest growing online physician-only community, is leading a movement to fundamentally change healthcare in America. Combining current technology, financial strength, and thousands of dedicated physicians, we aim to radically improve how healthcare operates – for patients, doctors, and the industry as a whole.
We do this by freeing up the most important medical information on the planet – the knowledge living in the minds of physicians. Sermo amplifies physicians’ voices as they share their insights, building on each other’s knowledge while empowering government, industry, investors, research groups, and others to learn and adapt from this rich base of living experience in real-time.
From design and engineering to sales and finance, our people are among the best in their fields. Do you think you have what it takes to help drive this kind of monumental change? After all, it takes a lot of brilliant minds to tackle a goal this colossal – which is why we’d like to know more about yours.
So, why join Sermo?
You’ll want to join the team at Sermo for the chance to up your skills on a mission that is as far-reaching as you can imagine – you may be great at what you do, but together we can accomplish so much more.
We know you’re not in this just for the money. Rest assured, our salaries, benefits, and medical coverage are as competitive as they come. The Sermo culture, however, is truly unique:
To tell us about yourself and find out if you have what it takes to make Sermo great.
Just email working@sermo.com
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Are you passionate about digital media including TV and broadband video? Do you love to wear both researcher hats and collect qualitative data but also analyze large data sets? The Media Center team has a key position for a user researcher/data analyst who is excited about working on a project that breaks new ground for consumer user experiences and helps define the emerging home entertainment category. Join a fun, fast-paced, influential usability team and help us give users a remarkable way to experience digital media in the home, where they want it and when they want it!
We seek a person that has significant usability knowledge and experience with a variety of assessment techniques, and who is also very interested in mining large data sets to influence product strategy and direction. The ideal candidate will need to contribute not simply as a service provider, but as a full participant in our user experience design process. That means this person needs to understand the Microsoft product development process thoroughly and be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with product planning, program management, and product design. While this position does entail running studies, it’s mainly about impacting the product vision, direction, and feature development by triangulating user behavior from the field with quantitative usage data.
Creating longer-term research plan for feature area(s) to help drive the user experience vision, planning and executing usability studies which help define a high quality user experience, and conducting broader-scoped user research such as requirements gathering and strategic research in both the US and potentially abroad, mining monthly reports on product usage through the Customer Experience Improvement Program to influence product direction.
Qualifications include: a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience conducting usability, competitive and benchmark studies, cognitive walkthroughs/heuristic evaluations, and site visits; knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction; research design skills in experimental design and observational methods; strong statistical analysis background and desire to work with large data sets; communicate research results and proven track record of impacting product based on research conducted, ability to work efficiently and independently. A MA/MS degree in Psychology (cognitive, experimental, human factors) or related field is preferred. Experience working on TV user experiences for interactive television products such as digital cable, satellite, or digital video recording (DVR) devices is highly desired.
If interested, please apply directly online at: http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=F6742EC0-7884-4DF7-A990-9F3A30EB9482&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Do you love international travel? Are you passionate about understanding and learning about our customers outside the US? Are you intrigued by developing an international usability plan and usability team for a cool media product? The Media Center team has a key position for a lead level usability engineer who is excited about working on a project that breaks new ground for consumer user experience and helps define the emerging home entertainment category. Join a fast-paced, influential usability team and help us give users a remarkable way to experience digital media in the home, where they want it and when they want it!
We seek a person that has significant usability knowledge and experience with a variety of assessment techniques, particularly those techniques which can be applied to the consumer category in the international arena. The ideal candidate will need to contribute not simply as a service provider, but as a full participant in our user experience design process. That means this person needs to understand the Microsoft product process thoroughly and be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with product planning, program management, and product design. While this position does entail running studies, it’s mainly about impacting the product vision, direction, and feature development for our INTERNATIONAL products.
Duties include planning and executing usability studies which help define a high quality user experience for our international products. Duties also include conducting broader-scoped user research such as requirements gathering and strategic research abroad and understanding why we are not selling well in certain markets.
Qualifications include: a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience conducting usability studies; demonstrated experience conducting international usability studies, knowledge of the field of human-computer interaction; research design skills in experimental design and observational methods; ability to communicate research results and drive product improvements, ability to work efficiently and independently, and management experience. A MA/MS degree in Psychology (cognitive, experimental, human factors) or related field is preferred.
If interested, please apply directly online at: http://members.microsoft.com/careers/search/details.aspx?JobID=A51D390D-0AEF-4F1C-8311-1E8D517902BA&start=1&interval=10&SortCol=DatePosted
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Please visit www.dol.wa.gov/jobs to view the full job announcement and apply for this position.
The Washington State Department of Licensing is looking for a full-time Web Usability Manager to lead the agency’s web team in Olympia. This position is in the Washington Management Service, Band 2, with starting compensation up to $75,000/year.
Note: This position is being re-posted. If you recently applied for this position, your previous recruitment results will be applied to this recruitment.
The Web Usability Manager administers the agency's public website, leads user-centered design and usability efforts for web-related projects, and oversees the agency’s intranet. Some of the responsibilities of this position are:
Two years experience in the following:
To apply for this position, visit www.dol.wa.gov/jobs. Please attach the following to your e-recruiting profile, and submit through the e-recruiting system at www.careers.wa.gov.
For help in using the e-recruiting system to apply for this job please contact the Department of Personnel's customer service desk at information@dop.wa.gov.
Note: If you are currently a state employee, please be sure to "Login as an internal applicant" on the e-recruiting home page.
This announcement closes on November 9, however candidate screening will begin October 29, 2007. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process.
Nearly every Washington State resident interacts with DOL in some way through driver licensing, vehicle or vessel tabs, or for professional business licenses. With more than 900,000 visitors each month, the DOL website is one of the most visited websites in state government. The Department of Licensing employs more than 1,200 people in over 60 locations statewide. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.dol.wa.gov.
Please visit www.dol.wa.gov/jobs to view a the full job announcement and apply for this position.
Posted on: 31 October 2007
The Senior User Experience Designer is responsible for representing and conducting user experience design at Belkin. Engage in the design and development process, from initial research through production. Ensure that Belkin products are recognized for quality and innovation. Work closely with other IDG designers and project team members to ensure project goals are met.
* Work to create branded user experience solutions:
* Developed in collaboration with other departments as needed (e.g., Branding, Marketing, Industrial Design, Product Management, Research & Development, and Tech Support);
* Useful, usable, and desirable across all user touch-points (e.g., website, packaging, manuals, products, software, and support);
* Support the consumer's experience during purchase, setup, and use
* Provide a consistent Belkin user experience style, in terms of interaction methods and look & feel;
* Linked with stated brand and project objectives and parameters (e.g., needs, requirements, constraints).
* Improve, standardize, and institutionalize the user-centered creativity and design methodology.
* Evangelize the benefits of good usability and user experience across the company. Assist with usability training sessions for other groups in the company.
* Conduct design research activities with assistance.
* Create variety of conceptual design alternatives.
* Create user-task models, flowcharts, site-maps, content maps, etc. (information architecture).
* Participate in brainstorming and conceptualization activities.
* Create low and high fidelity design prototypes (e.g., storyboards, computer simulations).
* Documents design specifications (visual & behavioral) with assistance.
* Understand and stay current with:
* Trends and best practices in the UX / usability world;
* The marketplace, competition, industry, etc. to ensure optimal design value is achieved;
* Participate and assist in presentations and tours as needed.
* Fulfill responsibilities under OHSAS 18001, understand and fully support OHSAS 18001 system.
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
* Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
* Bachelor or Masters degree in Interaction Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, or related field
* Four to eight years' related work experience within interaction design / user experience / usability.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Please submit resume to design@belkin.com
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is revolutionizing how the world engages with ideas and information through its world-leading digital imaging, design, and document technology platforms for consumers, creative professionals, and enterprises.
For more than two decades, the company's award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere, anytime and through any medium. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for desktops, mobile phones and set-top boxes, the impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information.
Adobe believes personal fulfillment and company success go hand in hand, sustaining one another. In fact, our dynamic, rewarding working environment is well known – including seven consecutive years on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and other, similar accolades. By hiring the very best and brightest, Adobe continues to be a simply better place to work – creating a dynamic environment today and providing incentives for future achievement.
About Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1982
IPO Date: 1986
Employees: 6,000+
Offices: 30+ offices worldwide
Fiscal 2003 revenue: $1.29 billion
Fiscal 2004 revenue: $1.67 billion
Fiscal 2005 revenue: $1.96 billion
Fiscal 2006 revenue: $2.57 billion
YTD 2007 revenue: $2.24 billion
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. Our award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere at any time!
Adobe Consulting leads the charge for Adobe with highly visible, strategic and differentiated solutions derived from detailed studies of our customers, their market and key metrics for success. This knowledge coupled with our vast experience in innovative design, the Adobe Engagement Platform and our refined project methodology provide the right candidate a fertile place to make a difference. To lead versus follow. To excel.
Our Practice Leaders earn status within the industry by building and managing relationships with strategic clients, managing a seasoned team of technical, project management, and design experts, and overseeing the development of solutions using Adobe technologies and best practices.
The Practice Leader owns the development of client relationships and new business; the management of resources, delivery teams, and projects; the thought leadership within vertical markets for the delivery of high impact business solutions; and the attainment of company and practice financial goals. The Practice Leader will report directly to the Practice Director and will be measured on one’s ability to uncover and deliver strategic projects to our valued clients.
• Responsible for selling consulting services and attaining sales & revenue targets.
• Work with the Sales team to generate demand for Adobe solutions and to qualify opportunities.
• Develop business insight based on understanding of customer issues and challenges.
• Oversee the development of detailed solutions for customers using company products or proprietary tools/techniques.
• Review completed proposals for technical integrity, quantification of risk, and strategic direction prior to presentation to customer.
• Manage all internal activities required for the establishment of service contracts with customers.
• Oversee delivery projects and support the project managers in managing project stakeholders and project scope.
• Provide management leadership to the local consulting team.
• Build an Adobe service ecosystem by developing relationships with business partners and enabling them through working together in service delivery projects.
• Performance is typically measured on bookings and revenue attainment.
• Ability to assess client environment from a business process, organizational and technological perspective and effectively communicate opportunities for change.
• Gathering sales requirements, generating proposals, presenting to customer senior management and participating in complex sales cycles.
• Generating follow on business with existing clients through effective client delivery and networking within the client environment.
• Managing medium to large enterprise systems implementations
• Building and managing a team, department or organization
• Working with senior level client management personnel, delivering quality client presentations and managing issues.
• Anticipating problems and recommending innovative solutions. Attentive to client and project team needs.
• Expertise in specialized verticals such as Financial Services, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Telecom, Media & Publishing markets a plus.
• Excellent team building, verbal and written communication skills, managing expectations with colleagues, users, clients and partners.
About Adobe
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/main.html
Adobe – Corporate Profile
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pdfs/profile.pdf
Adobe Executive Bios
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/executivebios/main.html
Adobe Investor Relations
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations/main.html
Adobe – Customer Stories
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/customerstories.html
Adobe Benefits
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/careeropp/benefits.html
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is revolutionizing how the world engages with ideas and information through its world-leading digital imaging, design, and document technology platforms for consumers, creative professionals, and enterprises.
For more than two decades, the company's award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere, anytime and through any medium. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for desktops, mobile phones and set-top boxes, the impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information.
Recognizing that employees are at the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
About Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1982
IPO Date: 1986
Employees: 6,500+
Offices: 30+ offices worldwide
Fiscal 2003 revenue: $1.29 billion
Fiscal 2004 revenue: $1.67 billion
Fiscal 2005 revenue: $1.96 billion
Fiscal 2006 revenue: $2.57 billion
YTD 2007 revenue: $2.24 billion
Business Units: Creative Solutions
Business Productivity
Mobile & Device Solutions
Platform
Print and Classic Publishing Solutions
Adobe is looking for a Senior Experience Designer to work with the Adobe Consulting Team (AC) to design next-generation, rich client applications for strategic third-party engagements. A candidate’s portfolio must demonstrate a broad depth of experience with emphasis on application, and user-interface design, while leveraging rich clients in innovative ways. The ideal candidate needs to be part visual designer, part interaction designer, part information architect, part usability expert, and all about user experience.
• Work with external clients and the AC user experience and engineering teams to translate business problems, and requirements into compelling, innovative design solutions that demonstrate the power and value of the rich Internet application experience.
• Lead the user interface design phases of product development projects, in coordination with designers and engineers
• Create innovative, highly usable interfaces for a variety of applications.
• Develop usability protocols and moderate user studies.
• Conduct on-site client research.
• Create interactive prototypes for use as UX proof-of-concepts in Adobe Flash.
• Create design specifications for use by AC and third-party engineering teams.
• Continually innovate, using the Adobe suite of industry-leading tools.
• Promote a constructive environment for idea exploration and creativity.
• Self-manage own tasks and schedules
• Up to 25% travel
Requirements
• Five or more years experience designing, and creating web or desktop based applications.
• Portfolio that includes numerous examples of award-winning work.
• Extensive experience with the Adobe suite of tools, especially Adobe Flash.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Formal design training.
• Excellent communication skills & collaborative skills
• Application UI development experience
• HCI, communications design, product design or information architecture background preferred
• Experience with Adobe Flex, Flash and ActionScript
• Mobile application design
Adobe believes personal fulfillment and company success go hand in hand, sustaining one another. In fact, our dynamic, rewarding working environment is well known including seven consecutive years on FORTUNE magazine100 Best Companies to Work For and other, similar accolades. By hiring the very best and brightest, Adobe continues to be a simply better place to work creating a dynamic environment today and providing incentives for future achievement. Adobe is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.
Adobe - Corporate Overview
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pdfs/profile.pdf
Adobe – FORTUNE’s List of “100 Best Companies to Work For”
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/200701/010807Fortune.html
Adobe - Executives
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/executivebios/
Adobe - Careers
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/careeropp/
Adobe – Investor Relations
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations
Posted on: 31 October 2007
Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is revolutionizing how the world engages with ideas and information through its world-leading digital imaging, design, and document technology platforms for consumers, creative professionals, and enterprises.
For more than two decades, the company's award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere, anytime and through any medium. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for desktops, mobile phones and set-top boxes, the impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information.
Recognizing that employees are at the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
About Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1982
IPO Date: 1986
Employees: 6,500+
Offices: 30+ offices worldwide
Fiscal 2003 revenue: $1.29 billion
Fiscal 2004 revenue: $1.67 billion
Fiscal 2005 revenue: $1.96 billion
Fiscal 2006 revenue: $2.57 billion
YTD 2007 revenue: $2.24 billion
Business Units: Creative Solutions
Business Productivity
Mobile & Device Solutions
Platform
Print and Classic Publishing Solutions
Adobe is looking for a Senior Experience Architect to work with the Adobe Consulting Team (AC) to design next-generation, rich client applications for strategic third-party engagements. A candidate’s portfolio must demonstrate a broad depth of experience with emphasis on application, and user-interface design, while leveraging rich clients in innovative ways. The ideal candidate needs to be part interaction designer, part information architect, part usability expert, part business analyst, and all about user experience.
• Work with external clients and the AC user experience and engineering teams to translate business problems, and requirements into compelling, innovative design solutions that demonstrate the power and value of the rich Internet application experience.
• Lead the user interface design phases of product development projects, in coordination with designers and engineers.
• Create innovative, highly usable interfaces for a variety of applications.
• Develop usability protocols and moderate user studies.
• Conduct on-site client research.
• Create robust design documentation.
• Continually innovate, using the Adobe suite of industry-leading tools.
• Promote a constructive environment for idea exploration and creativity.
• Self-manage own tasks, and schedules
• Up to 25% travel
• Ten years working as a professional designer with a stunning portfolio full of out-of-the-box thinking.
• Seven or more years of information architecture or professional design experience.
• Two or more years managing or leading design teams.
• Keen understanding of usability principles and existing application frameworks.
• Portfolio that includes numerous examples of award-winning work.
• Extensive experience with the Adobe suite of tools.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Formal design training.
• Excellent communication skills & collaborative skills
• Application UI development experience
• HCI, communications design, product design or information architecture background preferred
• Experience with Adobe Flex, Flash and ActionScript
• Mobile application design
Adobe believes personal fulfillment and company success go hand in hand, sustaining one another. In fact, our dynamic, rewarding working environment is well known – including seven consecutive years on FORTUNE magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" and other, similar accolades. By hiring the very best and brightest, Adobe continues to be a simply better place to work – creating a dynamic environment today and providing incentives for future achievement.
Adobe is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.
Adobe - Corporate Overview
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pdfs/profile.pdf
Adobe – FORTUNE’s List of “100 Best Companies to Work For”
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/200701/010807Fortune.html
Adobe - Executives
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/executivebios/
Adobe - Careers
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/careeropp/
Adobe – Investor Relations
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations
Posted on: 31 October 2007
At Russell, we recognize that we all live in an under-invested world. Our mission of improving financial security for people has never been more important. But we can't do it alone.
Right now, clients in over 40 countries trust Russell to help build a better future. We pioneered multi-manager investing, the Russell 2000® Index, and many other industry-shaping innovations. But we focus just as hard on enhancing our communities and improving the quality of life for our employees. As you consider joining us, know that we're a growth company, but one with a soul.
This position serves as a Russell-wide consultant for user interface (UI) and usability issues. Acting as a vocal customer advocate and champion, you’ll work across teams to ensure that Russell’s Web sites and Web applications map to user needs and deliver a compelling user experience.
Life balance matters here. We hire the smartest people we can find and then work hard to keep them happy and fulfilled. Our benefits include:
Interested individuals may send their resume to: esell@russell.com.
Visit us online at: www.russell.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted on: 31 October 2007
We are seeking multiple enthusiastic and qualified Human Factors practitioners to augment the existing team of strong in-house HF staff. Our clients include companies in the areas of high-tech consumer electronics, medical devices and health-related fields, ground transportation, financial services, software and web development, and consumer products. A well-rounded HF practitioner will work closely with clients to infuse human factors principles into products, devices, and systems being designed. In addition, s/he will conduct competitive analyses, heuristic analyses, and formative and summative usability testing of various soft and hard interfaces. This position requires a classically trained, experienced HF Engineer, HF Specialist, or similar who is a self-motivated HF practitioner with excellent time management skills, excellent design skills, and strong presentation skills. Some travel is an exciting part of this position and experience with consulting is a plus. Experience in mobile phone UI design is a strong plus.
Job duties include working closely with HumanCentric and client teams by:
The Human Factors Practitioner candidate should have:
HumanCentric is a rapidly growing company. We offer an open-door policy in order to ensure a successful and productive relationship and our policies and practices aim to accommodate every employee's busy schedule. To this end, HumanCentric has flexible office hours to meet the needs of parents, students and families. HumanCentric also hosts several social gatherings throughout the year that include both employees and their families, as well as regular engages in and supports local and nationally-recognized charitable organizations.
HumanCentric offers a comprehensive benefits package and is fully committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. All hiring and promotion decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to assist disabled individuals in performing their jobs.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Patty Snow at psnow@humancentrictech.com. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, and email address.
Posted on: 19 October 2007
Back in grade school, some people used to make fun of the smart kids. We hire them. We hire them because some challenges demand intellect. Some opportunities require curiosity. And some questions are so tired of being answered with the same trite cliches that they're begging for someone with brilliance and an offbeat sense of humor to wrestle with the answers.
We're Avenue A Razorfish, the world's largest interactive agency and a division of aQuantive, Inc. We help forward-thinking companies transform their businesses online. We're more than 1,000 creative minds in 12 U.S. cities and Europe. Each office is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the digital future. It's a big challenge, but it's a big Internet, and there's work to be done.
Avenue A | Razorfish has an immediate opening for an information architect in our Seattle office. As a member of our User Experience community, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to create smart, innovative online solutions for our clients.
· Understanding target audiences' needs and other motivating factors and translating them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences
· Collaboratively developing scenarios, navigation models, and prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients
· Developing and documenting detailed information architecture and interaction designs for highly interactive interfaces to support marketing strategy, brand strategy, and desired user behaviors
· Leading and/or participating in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing
· Degree in a related field, such as technical communications, human-computer interaction, library science, graphic design, or industrial design
· 5+ years experience developing interactive products
· 2-3 years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer
· Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
· Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions
https://jobs-aquantive.icims.com/aquantive_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=3191&mode=view
Posted on: 19 October 2007
Tandemseven, Inc. is seeking a Principal User Experience Architect in Boston, NYC, Chicago and San Francisco to join our Team.
We combine the best principals of user interface design, visual design, and the latest in technology to develop applications and portals that help our clients meet their business goals.
Here’s what is different about working for TandemSeven:
• We are a consulting company—not an agency
• Our primary goal is to provide the best solution for the client—not to win design awards (although we have won them, and we appreciate the industry recognition)
• We focus on the complicated stuff—e-commerce, transactional systems, enterprise-scaled portals, big sites where we optimize the designs for a CMS, RIAs
• UEAs (User Experience Architects) define the strategy—we do the research AND the work, to provide the smartest integration of research findings with the solution (less is lost in translation)
• UEAs maintain the primary client relationship—we don’t rely upon others to translate requirements and feedback
Senior UEA: Persona development • User research planning and execution • Usability testing • Contextual inquiry • Task analysis • Field studies • Requirements definition: gathering and documentation • Persona development • Use case creation • User interface design • Conceptual interaction models • Information architecture • Wireframes • Functional specifications
Additional for a Principal UEA: Ability to lead engagements and work independently or with a team • Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) • Ability to estimate write proposals and statements of work • Ability to handle multiple projects and proposals concurrently
Senior UEA: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Expert in Visio.
Additional for a Principal UEA: Microsoft Project, Template and Background Creation in Visio
Please visit Tandemseven's Web site: www.tandemseven.com
If you are interested in this position and would like more information please call or email our HR Director: ilevitt@tandemseven.com / 978-579-2160
Posted on: 19 October 2007
The vision of the Usability Practice at BCBSNC is to make healthcare management easy for everyone. Each day we strive toachieve this vision by understanding and empowering the user through the design of intuitive interfaces that fulfill business needs. Our User Experience Analysts are a critical link between the business customer and the development team and must have excellent relationship-building skills as well as broad technical knowledge.
At BCBSNC, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of both internal and external Web applications as well as our IVR system, while assessing and meeting the needs of our diverse target user groups.
Conduct requirements gathering sessions with business owners and project stakeholders.
* Translate business requirements into information architecture, user interface and interaction design for successful user experiences.
* Collaborate with Developers to ensure proposed designs are technically feasible.
* Develop user experience documentation detailing proposed solutions.
* Work with graphic designers to ensure visual design is user-friendly and consistent.
* Work with copywriters to ensure that all copy (including navigation, button and field labels) is clear, concise and user-friendly.
* Plan, organize and conduct usability testing sessions with both internal and external users.
* Plan, organize and conduct field research (contextual inquiry) with key user groups.
* Perform heuristic evaluations of Web sites and applications.
* Document and present research findings and recommendations.
* Communicate and integrate activities with business analysts, project team, business owners and other IS departments to foster good relationships and ensure success.
* Support the achievement of goals at the team, department, and company levels.
* Comply with all business and professional requests from management staff.
Bachelor or technical degree required (advanced degree in HCI, information design, cognitive science or related field preferred).
* Four years experience in information architecture/usability engineering or development of Web sites in a professional development environment required.
* Experience with large-scale/complex sites preferred.
* Demonstrated expertise in user experience design and usability research methods.
* Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards and trends, platform standards and software development.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, collaboration, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience working with project teams to accomplish aggressive goals within short time frames.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through various formats (both oral and written), both individually and in groups.
* Demonstrated ability to document designs in site architecture, workflow and wireframe formats.
* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
* Demonstrated experience with HTML and diagramming tools such as Visio.
* Demonstrated commitment to user advocacy.
* Able to work individually or in a team.
* Must be self-disciplined, flexible and innovative.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD VISIT WWW.BCBSNC.COM AND SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION
Posted on: 19 October 2007
User Centered Design (UCD) is an internal consulting team that specializes in usable and accessible e-commerce solutions. With locations in Asia, North America and Europe, the global UCD team provides core services of usability testing, user interface design, user research and content development. Working with a variety of business and technology platforms, UCD projects include public facing websites, intranets, staff applications and mobile devices.
We are seeking Senior User Interface Designers with a passion for user experience to join our team. As a Senior UI Designer, you will, Use research and design skills to discover, understand, promote, and communicate goals of the end user while balancing needs of business and brand; Partner with User Researchers and Content Developers to design, deliver and communicate the results to clients and stakeholders; Schedule and manage the design cycle throughout the project and oversee UI designers also assigned to projects; Play a larger role in promoting and marketing the UCD team’s services throughout the company.
If you are seeking a challenging and promising career, HSBC has a world of professional opportunities for you to explore. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Package, including incentive pay, plus reduced rates for loans and mortgages. We make a point of rewarding performance, supporting professional development and providing Work Life solutions.
To apply pleasevisit our website at http://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/en/about-us/careersand click "See HSBC Current Job Openings".
At HSBC, we value diversity in our workforce and invite all qualified candidates to submit a cover letter and resume. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted on: 19 October 2007
HSBC User Centered Design (UCD) is an internal consulting team that specializes in usable and accessible e-commerce solutions. With locations in Asia, North America and Europe, the global UCD team provides core services of usability testing, user interface design, user research and content development. Working with a variety of business and technology platforms, UCD projects include public facing websites, intranets, staff applications and mobile devices.
We are seeking a Senior User Researcher with a passion for user experience to join our team. As a Senior User Researcher, you will, Use research expertise to discover, understand, promote, and communicate the goals of the end user while balancing needs of business and brand; Partner with User Interface Designers and Content Developers to design, deliver and communicate the results to clients and stakeholders; Manage User Research through the project lifecycle and oversee other User Researchers assigned to projects; Play a larger role in promoting and marketing the UCD team’s services throughout the company.
If you are seeking a challenging and promising career, HSBC has a world of professional opportunities for you to explore. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Package, including incentive pay, plus reduced rates for loans and mortgages. We make a point of rewarding performance, supporting professional development and providing Work Life solutions.
To apply pleasevisit our website at http://www.hsbc.ca/1/2/en/about-us/careersand click "See HSBC Current Job Openings".
At HSBC, we value diversity in our workforce and invite all qualified candidates to submit a cover letter and resume. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted on: 19 October 2007
As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $90 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 18 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.
Information management so powerful that it supports peace of mind. Being part of a Fortune 18 company with over $90 billion in revenue doesn't happen just because you have good business sense. And it doesn't happen overnight. At McKesson Provider Technologies, it takes knowledge and experience. And people like you. People with the passion to make a difference. People with the power to provide comprehensive information systems solutions for the entire continuum of healthcare. And to eliminate inefficiencies and obstacles in healthcare. That's the power to build your future.
This senior level User Interface and Graphical Design position will be responsible for designing, prototyping and developing user interfaces across our Analytics and Benchmarking solutions. Design work will involve web-based graphical user interfaces as well as client-server Windows desktop software. This role is a fundamental part of the design team. The position will work closely with the Product Management organization, and act as a central resource to the Product Designers/Business Analysts.
· Working closely with Product Design, Product Management and customers to understand their needs, design web and Windows user interfaces. Document these designs by preparing User Interface Specification documents consisting of navigation flows, visual design, behavior design, and UI widget information
· Prototype interface ideas using appropriate technology/tools
· Contribute to and help to further define a user interface style guide for Analytics and Benchmarking solutions. Review existing applications for inconsistencies and make recommendations for correcting
· Understand current trends in Windows and web user interface design. Establish and maintain awareness of our competition and other related industries on user interface strategies and approaches
Plans, conducts, and directs the analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems. Partners with users to identify, evaluate, and develop systems and procedures which are cost effective and meet user requirements. May plan and execute unit, integration, and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Designs details of automated systems. May lead cross-functional linked teams to address business or systems issues.
6+ years experience in designing, building, and implementing business solutions using information technology. Significant experience in business analysis, requirements definition and deployment of business requirements to information systems.
· Proficiency in one or more of user interface and graphics design software packages such as Visual Studio, Visio, Dreamweaver, CorelDRAW
· Expert knowledge of Windows and web GUI technologies including HTML, AJAX, and Windows forms.
· 4+ years Windows and web user interface design experience
· Experience with analytical applications and healthcare a plus
· Iterative/Agile development
· Multi-disciplinary cross functional teams
4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
Physical Requirements
General Office Demands
Company Statement
McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more information.
As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.
Agency Statement
No agencies please.
Posted on: 19 October 2007
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, CA and is proud to be one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for 2007 as well as one of Baseline Magazine’s Fastest Growing Software Companies Article. Autodesk’s Design Software Vision lets customers visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of their ideas early in the design process. To see how we do this click here Video .
Autodesk is looking for a Junior User Interaction Designer to work with our small UI team to design useful and intuitive experiences for Autodesk websites – used globally by Autodesk product customers, resellers and its marketing and sales organizations. The role of the Junior User Interface Designer will be to develop design requirements, mock ups, and prototypes for website information architectures, user interfaces and user interactions.
The scope of the online properties includes the corporate website (with 33 regional sites in 19 languages), portal sites for registered customers and online tools for our reseller partners. To support these properties we have an enterprise-class web content management system for which you will also define new features and functionality.
*Develop an understanding of Autodesk website users and create documents (i.e., personas) to communicate user behaviors, wants and needs.
*Develop user interface specification documents, which typically include use cases, wireframes, conceptual models, interaction flow diagrams, navigation diagrams and information taxonomies.
*Gather and synthesize requirements and input from stakeholders or teams including customers, business analysts, engineering, quality assurance, customer support, visual designers.
*Contribute to, define and enforce a UI standards and style guide for Autodesk websites.
*Work with usability testing specialists to define, plan and execute usability tests.
*Create prototypes (high and low fidelity) for use in usability testing.
*1-3 years in a user interface design, user interaction design, product design or information architect position for web-based applications.
*Knowledge of industry standards, usability and trends in web development.
*Knowledge of visual or graphic design principles.
*Experience in HTML/CSS/JS/AJAX.
*Knowledge of various research techniques to understand user requirements (i.e., card sorting, usability testing, and persona interviews).
*Experience developing, delivering and documenting user interface designs for web-based applications.
*Commitment to customer and to product quality – advocating for the users’ needs
*Good writing and communication skills.
*Experience with using Visio or Photoshop, experience with using InDesign is desirable.
*Experience with developing prototypes (i.e., HTML or Flash)
*Knowledge of localization and web accessibility standards is a plus.
*Bachelor’s degree.
Please be prepared to share examples of design deliverables you created and a portfolio of design work.
Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more!
If you are an extraordinary person who strives for excellence, please apply at http://www.autodesk.com/careers- Job #62990. Autodeskis proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce.
Posted on: 19 October 2007
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, CA and is proud to be one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies for 2007 as well as one of Baseline Magazine’s Fastest Growing Software Companies Article. Autodesk’s Design Software Vision lets customers visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of their ideas early in the design process. To see how we do this click here Video.
Autodesk may not be a household name, but the buildings, games, movies, and products created with our tools are known worldwide. We’re a $1.5 billion company with a market cap that's risen faster than the S&P 500-stock index. We hold the number 25 spot on the BusinessWeek top 50 list of the best-performing large companies. Consistently in the Fortune Top 100 companies to work for, we believe in customer-orientation, innovation, and taking important risks.
This is your chance to help shape the user-centered future of AutoCAD® Architecture and AutoCAD® MEP, our building design and construction documentation solution for architects & engineers based on the #1 general CAD platform—AutoCAD. Combined, these two products enjoy an installed base of more than half million commercial & educational customers worldwide.
As a User Researcher for the AutoCAD® Architecture and AutoCAD® MEP family of products, you will be responsible for usability and user research. You will work closely with interaction designers and product management to champion our users’ needs through all phases of the UCD process—from requirements definition and throughout the design/development process.
* Plan the long and short-term plans for and usability activities for a suite of products that will serve multiple personas.
* Plan, design and conduct user research activities, including methods such as ethnographic field studies/contextual inquiries, participatory design sessions, focus groups, benchmark studies, usability studies, heuristic evaluations, and similar approaches.
* Assist the team in collecting input via quantitative surveys (authoring, analyzing, reporting), as well as data analysis of customer usage data.
* Assist the team with research into specific and general design issues as they arise.
* Provide insight and vision to the team based on findings of researching user behavior and needs. Convert research findings into actionable results towards design solutions and measurable business metrics.
* Define and teach best practices for the team for site visits and workflow observation (CI or ethnographic methods); perform such visits on broad investigative topics such as learnability of the application(s).
* Track customer contacts and issues that arise related to usability issues.
* Contribute to user interaction/interaction design for paper prototypes/wireframes/mockups as needed to support research efforts.
* Excellent skills in problem definition and analysis: Ability to identify and describe the “right” problem from a set of data of varying types.
* Communication skills: Verbal and written fluency in the English language; strong verbal and presentation communication skills.
* Demonstrable understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
* Ability to drive projects from concept to conclusion; work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities with direction and/or feedback from management and teammates.
* Strong organizational skills and be able to manage multiple programs effectively.
* Interact with designers and engineers to communicate customer concerns in a cogent, actionable fashion.
* Demonstrable interest in the details and the results of the design process as related to improving usability.
* Bachelor's degree in Ethnography, Anthropology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Master's degree is preferred.
* 5+ years of professional experience in usability evaluation/market research in a product design environment.
* Thorough knowledge of user research methods, including site visits, interviews, card sorts, focus groups, user task flows, user profiling and task analysis.
* Expertise with statistical analysis.
* Experience with user interaction/interface design is a plus.
Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more!
If you are an extraordinary person who strives for excellence, please apply at http://www.autodesk.com/careers - Job (63000) and contact denise.johannesson@autodesk.com.
Posted on: 12 October 2007
The Lead Interaction Designer at Digitas takes a dynamic part in creation of interactive experience design and advertising experiences from a conceptual standpoint, working as partner on a creative team along side Copywriters, Art Directors and Designers. This person works closely with a Creative Director and peers of different disciplines within the agency to produce jaw-dropping creative work that bonds consumers to brands and gives them a voice in the brand experience.
The optimal candidate will be well versed in the underlying ideas behind Web 2.0, while being grounded in the fundamentals of usability. This person will work closely with the creative team, marketing strategists and account planning to develop customer research and insights that drive the ideas within the work. Think social engagement, distributed application and content development and using marketing as a service rather than a bland sales tactic.
Thanks for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Posted on: 12 October 2007
Digitas has an opportunity for a full time Sr. Interaction Designer who excels in interaction/experience design.
The optimal candidate will be well versed in the underlying ideas behind Web 2.0, while being grounded in the fundamentals of usability. Also, have balanced Interaction Design skills (IA and UI) as well as some visual design sensibilities and understands how all disciplines must exist together to create experience design solutions.
This person will work closely with the creative team, marketing strategists and account planning to develop customer research and insights that drive the ideas within the work. Think social engagement, distributed application and content development and using marketing as a service rather than a bland sales tactic.
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Posted on: 12 October 2007
An international medical product company is seeking a User Experience Designer outside of Syracuse, NY. This is a 9+ month contract position with temp to hire options available. The designer will facilitate requirements gathering, conduct user testing, and create prototypes to effectively communicate designs to both users and developers. These objectives will be accomplished through user research methodologies, UI design, and adherence to design best practices and industry guidelines. Additionally, they will enforce a design convention that ensures cohesiveness across multiple product lines.
Travel is a required component of this position since projects involve multiple offices and user research is conducted in healthcare facilities throughout the US.
The travel is estimated up to 30%.
***Experience in conducting user studies is required. This is not a graphic/visual design position, nor is it a web design position.
The desired background for the position is a master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction Design, Human Factors Engineering, or other related degree with 2+ years of work experience. A candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction Design, Human Factors Engineering, or other related degree with 3+ years of work experience in user-centered design will be considered.
Please include a link to your portfolio (if available), a description of your prior work, and a resume.
For more information please contact: Wendy Johnson IT Technical Recruiter Professionals Incorporated (315) 458-2100 Toll free
(866) 757-2525 wjohnson@cpsprofessionals.com www.cpsprofessionals.com
Posted on: 12 October 2007
LIVE YOUR MISSION
Medtronic Careers with a Passion for Life
As the world’s leading medical technology company, we provide lifelong solutions to people with chronic disease. Everything we do is deeply rooted in our mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. We also are dedicated to the total well-being of our employees and have been recognized for eight of the last ten years by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For". Work with the kind of people who not only love what they do but why they do it.
1. Responsible for human factors activities across product lifecycles and across Medtronic’s product range.
2. Human Factors responsibilities across the product lifecycle include customer needs identification, user and workplace profiles, task analysis and scenario development, interaction design ( creation of physical models and prototypes, graphical user interfaces, and product graphics), user interface design, usability testing, user error analysis, and post-launch outcomes analysis.
3. Applies knowledge of human factors principles such as an understanding of human performance and limitations (perceptual, cognitive, motor skills and anthropometrics) and techniques (knowledge acquisition, interaction design, and usability evaluation).
4. Human Factors Engineering activities are performed within the constraints of a complex regulated environment; and in partnership with other design (SW, FW, HW, Systems Engineering), research, technology, product planning, clinical, regulatory, and marketing groups.
5. Additional tasks include standards development, in-house training and popularizing of HF role. (But little selling, HF is already widely accepted as a key technology at Medtronic.)
1. Lead the completion of major projects by providing expertise in multiple roles in the product development lifecycle through deep knowledge about system functionality across multiple systems, and/or through deep knowledge of system functionality.
2. Lead several human factors engineering activities at once in the product development lifecycle including identifying, planning, monitoring, and executing tasks for entire project.
3. Develop technical solutions to complex, system-wide usability problems that require ingenuity and creativity.
4. Apply advanced knowledge of biomedical/human factors engineering principles, cardiac rhythm management systems, and human factors engineering processes to definition, design and evaluation of products.
5. Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.
Basic Qualifications |
MS in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, or cognitive/experimental Psychology or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with extensive human factors coursework. High tolerance for change, able to multi-task continuously, willing to travel, able to quickly pick up advanced domain knowledge. |
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Desired/Preferred Qualifications |
PhD in one of the above disciplines. Working knowledge of cardiac function. Experience teaching human factors and usability engineering concepts to a diverse audience. |
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Physical Job Requirements |
Ability to freely move throughout the facility, use of a keyboard and mouse, visually able to interact with personal computers. |
With people like you, who have purpose, potential and passion, we’ll supply physicians and their patients around the world with the means to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
TO APPLY: Submit your resume at www.medtronic.com/employment. Enter Requisition: 58200, review job description and select "Apply to Selected Job" to route your resume directly to the hiring department. No agencies or phone calls, please.
Posted on: 12 October 2007
Requisition 59962
Software Prod Analyst 4
Develops very complex planning of detailed product development objectives. Guides the elicitation, documentation and evaluation of complex user requirements. Develops very complex research, analysis, documentation and validation of functional requirements, use cases and logical object and data models. Reviews, evaluates, recommends and prioritizes requests for product changes, enhancements, etc. Develops project plans and detailed project status reports. Communicates and collaborates with all project teams, internal and external customers, on very complex issues, reviewing and providing input to materials, and receiving and processing feedback from others. Maintains close relationship with customers for awareness of customer needs.
We are one of the largest global suppliers of healthcare equipment, renowned for innovative products, services and solutions including diagnostic imaging systems, therapy equipment for treatment and electromedicine and IT solutions to optimize workflow and increase efficiency in the healthcare industry.
Posted on: 09 October 2007
With minimal guidance, provide Human Factors Engineering (HFE) support for Baxter medical device development. Interact with product stakeholders (customers, marketing, engineering) to identify HFE opportunities and develop appropriate solution strategies. The work will include device project team participation relative to instrumentation and disposable device products. Applying skills in usability testing and measurement in areas of hardware