Sr. UX Designer Job Posting



Job Title: Sr. UX Designer
Company: GlobalScholar.com
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: DOE
Date Posted: Oct-12-09

We are looking for a Senior user experience designer with experience in both visual and interaction design, as well as expertise converting design into standards-based HTML and CSS. If you're in the top tier in one or more of these skills and are ready to make a real difference, we want to talk to you.

All candidates must send a link to their online portfolio or work samples along with their resume. Please indicate your specific roles and contributions to each project submitted as part of the portfolio.

An ideal candidate will have:
• BA/BS in related field (design, computer graphics, etc.) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years professional experience as an Interaction Designer for web applications
• A strong understanding of user interface design and methodology, with an online portfolio showcasing very strong design skills
• Proven track record of taking Web projects from concept to deployment
• Strong proficiency in Adobe CS, Fireworks, HTML/DHTML. Familiarity with scripting languages, XML/CSS/CSSX, Dreamweaver, Ajax a plus. Must be familiar with different platforms and browsers, and their design constraints on the Web and in client software.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, grid systems, hierarchy, color, composition and animation.
• Experience in enterprise /consumer Web 2.0 UI/UX design
• Be able to produce web-based applications such as:
• Calendars
• Email
• Social Networking
• Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Workflow Solutions
• Mobile
• Online Collaboration
• eCommerce Solutions / Shopping Carts
• Billing Solutions
• Flash Video/Audio players
• Dashboards
• Customizable user portals
• Blogs / Wikis / Discussion forums
• Project Management Tools

These aren't required, but you get bonus points for any of:
• Experience working on .NET
• ActionScript or Silverlight skills
• Experience with usability tests and site visits/ethnographic studies to capture and model patterns of both individual and group behavior.

Location: US-WA-Bellevue
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email: jobs@globalscholar.com
URL: http://www.globalscholar.com




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