UI Designer Job Posting



Job Title: UI Designer
Company: Network for Good
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: Salary commensurate with experience
Skills: Drupal, HTML, XML, SQL JavaScript, C#
Date Posted: Oct-21-09

Imagine what the world would be like if every time you were inspired to help someone or something, you could -- with just a few clicks of a mouse, anywhere online. That's the mission of Network for Good. We make it simple and affordable for all nonprofits, of any size, to recruit donors and volunteers via the Internet, and we make it as easy to donate and volunteer online as it is to shop and bank online.

To support our growing business, Network for Good is seeking an energetic and hard-working User Interface Designer to be part of a dynamic team of individuals dedicated to helping nonprofits raise funds and communicate with donors online. This individual will report to the VP of Program Management and will work closely with program managers, off-shore and on-shore engineering teams, and occasionally business users. This individual needs to be comfortable working in a complex engineering environment (.NET Platform) that also utilizes Salesforce.com. This individual will be the go-to person for front-end design, development and management.

Job Responsibilities:
-Manage the overall visual design for the application; create design concepts, rapid wireframes, screen mock-ups and prototypes of interfaces to be used as a blueprint for content and technical development

-Work in a matrix team environment that includes product management, software development, quality assurance and information development

-Work closely with back-end developers to find ways to push the limits of existing Web technology to create the best possible user experience; ensure that the visual structure of the UI remains consistent across multiple components and browsers

-Lead definition and documentation of style guidelines, design principles and UI concepts
Position Requirements

-Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design or Engineering or equivalent experience

-3+ years professional experience working as a UI engineer implementing web applications

-3+ years of experience with Drupal, HTML, XML, SQL JavaScript and C#

-Experience with SOAP, IIS, and .NET is a plus

-Experience with Salesforce.com and multi-tenant SaaS preferred

-Ability to deploy Production releases as needed

-Ability to work on tight deadlines and keep up with our fast paced, ever-growing environment

-Candidates submitting an application must have legal authorization to work in the United States


About Network for Good:
Network for Good is one of the Internet's leading charitable resources; founded in 2001 by AOL, Cisco, and Yahoo! Since inception, Network for Good has processed close $300M in donations to 50,000 charities.

We are a nonprofit that operates with the soul of a charity and the savvy of a business. People who thrive at Network for Good are those that enjoy doing good in a fast-moving, mold-breaking working environment that's always focused on achieving results. We live by our motto: “do good, feel good,” and just as importantly, by our business plans.

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to resumes@networkforgood.org. Please include references to samples of your work.

Location: US-MD-Bethesda
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Amanda
Contact Phone: 240-482-3210
Contact Email:
URL: http://www.networkforgood.org
Contact Comments:

To apply please send a resume and cover letter to resumes@networkforgood.org. Please include references to samples of your work.




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