Location: Springfield, PA
We are currently searching for a User Interface Designer who is highly motivated and creative and is experienced in designing enterprise web based applications. As a UI Designer, you will be responsible for working closely with project teams and product owners to create and layout the information flow for the user experience. You will collaborate with team members to understand functional and usability needs, and design cohesive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces and logical information flows. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of human interface design and website layout/design. In addition, the ideal person not only has experience designing sites, but also understands the importance and methodology of color, placement, grouping, and follows best practices. You are proficient in a variety of new and emerging web design tools and are familiar with Microsoft web application development tools.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Create and document multiple UI concepts and solutions that support the client product suite.
• Create site navigation trees and flow charts that are clear and detailed.
• Create wire frames, mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Work with the design team to create and validate a consistent look, feel and functional design prior to off-shore development.
• Adhere to and document standards for usability including screen components, graphics, styles, page navigation and functional interaction.
• Audit and maintain source code for web applications.
Required Skills:
• BA/BS in fine arts, graphic arts, human factors or related field.
• 5+ years experience in web design.
• Excellent UI design skills with an outstanding portfolio of interactive projects.
• Solid understanding of the relationship between content, visual design, user interface and technology.
• Expert abilities with web and graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft web application development tools in order to maintain and oversee application source code.
• Ability to quickly generate mockups to illustrate design concepts using new and emerging web design tools.
• Ability to present multiple design options and recommend approach.
• Ability to listen, collaborate and articulate designs.
• Ability to take direction to meet creative and business needs
• Must be organized, work effectively under deadlines, and manage multiple, concurrent design projects.
• Strong understanding of implementation technologies and how to design within limitations.
Contact: karen@blueplateminds.com
