Posted: April 21st, 2011 | Author: Mark Connolly | Filed under: Jobs | No Comments »
Company: Harris Broadcast Communications Division
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Description
We are looking for a User Experience Designer who is ready to move into a junior designer/information architect role. You will be involved in many projects spanning from iOS apps for the iPad to Windows based productivity applications and web based solutions. You will drive the usability of our products, by producing the visual tools that serve as blue prints for the overall information architecture and user experience. Some of the main responsibilities are to help define user requirements, interactively design, prototype and build user interfaces. This includes the definition of software components and behaviours for immediate use in our leading edge broadcast computer graphics product line. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the consistency of the user’s experience across the entire product line both from a branding and interaction perspective.
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort with product managers and development staff to understand and define project requirements.
- Conduct usability studies, focus groups and user observations with customer and end users.
- Collaborate in the creation of Personas, Use Cases, and Task Flows that help teams focus on the user needs.
- Collaborate in the development of prototypes to demonstrate interactive concepts and/or facilitate usability research.
- Conceptualize and wireframe user interfaces.
- Produce killer visual design and assist with the production of user interfaces across multiple platforms.
- Work closely with other members of the project team to negotiate implementation issues and support the development effort.
- Maintain, improve and audit UI specifications and guidelines against existing products and competitor products.
- Research into design and usability best practices to maintain best of breed.
- Performs other tasks as may be required by the Company (demos, icons, broadcast graphics, etc.).
Essential Skills & Requirements
- 4+ years combined educational experience with a Degree in Graphic Design, HCI, Information Design and/or industry experience.
- Proven interactive design experience and knowledge
- Solid experience of working across a range of design projects from websites to new media.
- Excellent understanding of user centered design principles and methods.
- Must be detail-oriented, deadline driven, and able to multi-task with solid organizational, time management, and follow through.
- Able to collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Detail oriented with the ability to learn quickly in a constantly changing environment.
- Proficient knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Value Add
- Experience and understanding of XAML, Silverlight and WPF platforms (including Expression Blend, Visual Studio)
- Experience with designing user interfaces for iOS (iPad, iPhone)
- HTML5/CSS3 experience
Send your resume with a cover letter to Matt Campbell at MCAMPB07@harris.com
Posted: April 12th, 2011 | Author: Mark Connolly | Filed under: Jobs | No Comments »
Bright minds creating bright futures! Desire2Learn is a leading provider of enterprise eLearning software solutions to academic clients and other organizations around the world. We have been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program as one of the fastest growing companies in Canada for the last 4 years! This prestigious award recognizes our strength and success as we continue to grow. We have also been named one of Canada’s Top 50 Small & Medium Employers, as well as one of Waterloo Region’s Top 15 Employers for 2011. Within our unique and thriving culture, our talented team is encouraged to drive innovation and excellence in an environment that promotes collaboration, continuous improvement and effective communication; not to mention having fun while doing it! We are looking for superstars who share our commitment to improving teaching and learning world-wide. Our challenging projects, company perks and overall passion for the eLearning industry are the Desire2Learn Difference! Learn more at www.Desire2Learn.com.
General Description
The Usability Specialist will work across product teams to define and implement user experience standards and best practices. They will provide research support at all phases of the design process. To drive integration of research findings, the Usability Specialist will develop written summaries and concept designs.
The usability specialist will promote inclusive design by researching, specifying, designing and advocating for accessibility-oriented features and functionality.
Additionally, they will act as an ambassador for Desire2Learn accessibility and user experience both internally and within the larger user community.
Main Duties
- Conducts research into ergonomics and human-computer interaction (HCI)
- Ensures consistency and ease of use of the product
- Conducts design reviews
- Responsible for accessibility reviews and evangelism
- Conducts remote and in-person user research
- Facilitates user-centered design practices throughout the Product Design function
- Creates and maintains all necessary patterns and design guides
Work Experience Recommendations
- 3-5+ years experience working in a professional environment on user experience design and research
- Ability to dialogue with cross-functional teams (from product management to development)
- Experience planning and facilitating usability testing, focus groups, and customer interviews
- Knowledge of eLearning and/or Learning Management Systems is an asset
- Familiar with web technologies and Software Development Life Cycle
- An exceptional understanding of fundamental design principles and graphical design fundamentals
- A proven ability to articulate design concepts
- Superior technical writing skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Technical Expertise (Strongly encouraged)
- 3+ years of experience with C#, .NET and Microsoft tools and technologies
- Fluent in CSS, HTML and JavaScript with understanding of cross-browser design issues and clean work-arounds
- Experience working with Web Standards and Accessibility Standards
- Experience with enterprise web applications
- Experience with web-based security is considered an asset
Education Recommendations
Post-secondary degree in human factors or interaction design (or equivalent professional experience)
This is your opportunity to make a big impact in the area of next-generation eLearning applications! Candidates that have the combination of skills and abilities as outlined are invited to submit their qualifications in confidence today through our website at www.desire2learn.com/careers. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those applicants whose profiles closely match our requirements will be contacted directly.
Posted: November 18th, 2010 | Author: Robert Barlow-Busch | Filed under: Jobs | No Comments »
This is a full-time position in Waterloo, Ontario.
Enflick, Inc. is a fast growing Waterloo startup creating mobile solutions that expand the potential of today’s leading mobile platforms. With multiple highly acclaimed apps on the iPhone platform, we are looking to further enhance our product line as well as diversify our portfolio to more platforms. Amongst other products, Enflick’s flagship products TextNow and PingChat! are top seller apps in the iTunes App Store.
We are seeking a highly talented individual to take the role of designing the user experience for Enflick’s mobile applications. We are offering extremely competitive compensation for the right candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design user interfaces for mobile applications on Android, BlackBerry and iPhone.
- Develop high level and/or detailed storyboards, wireframes, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas and validate proposed designs with product development.
- Work with the product management team to analyze customer/product requirements and propose application solutions to be developed.
- Provide interface design expertise and review from concept development through delivery.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in commercial user interface design experience for mobile platforms (Android, Blackberry, iPhone)
- Passionate for design and user experience
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
- Understanding of interaction design for mobile platforms
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- A degree in visual or graphic design related studies or equivalent
How to apply
To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@enflick.com. If possible, please include your portfolio to demonstrate your past work in user experience design.
Posted: October 16th, 2007 | Author: Robert Barlow-Busch | Filed under: Jobs | 4 Comments »
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