My client in Irvine is seeking a Director of User Experience for their thriving online consumer facing site.  In business since 1926, my client has realized the power of their online presence and in the 10 years since my client launched their consumer facing site the Internet has become not only an integral part of everyday life, but has also fueled the biggest growth in my clients long and highly respected history.

The role of Director of User Experience is an extremely important one as my client is not only keeping up with consumer demand and need for their site but looking forward to what the future of their products and services will bring.  Without a shadow of a doubt this includes their online presence!

Here is the job description:

My client is looking for a Director of User Experience to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the interaction design of their consumer facing website. This individual will work closely with other senior level executives to identify effective product strategies and lead a team of 4  interaction designers and information architects to deliver innovative, customer centric design solutions. The ideal candidate has a passion for user centered design and a wide breadth of experience across multiple types of products and design methodologies.

Our client, a Global Media Company is looking for UX Design Lead with 5-10 yrs
experience.  This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located in New York
City paying to $125,000 per year + benefits.  Locals only please.

DUTIES:
* Mange the effort to research and analyze user characteristics and needs
through such techniques as user profiling competitive analysis contextual
inquiries, and task analysis.
* Participate on a team to develop use case scenarios that support product
requirements.
* Lead the effort to design innovative, conceptual prototypes that translate
product requirements into screen flows and user interactions that constitute the
user experience.
* Lead the effort to prepare for, facilitate, and analyze the results of
usability tests of the conceptual and detailed designs.
* Iterate, based on frequent user feedback, the conceptual designs into detailed
designs.
* Collaborate with several functional areas to ensure the integrity of the
design and the translation of the design into a usable product.
* Develop appropriate design documentation throughout the product lifecycle,
including UX strategy documents, user interface prototypes, user interface
specifications, site maps, flow diagrams, wireframes, and usability findings
reports.
* Communicate design to all levels of the organization through facilitating
design sessions, conducting design walkthroughs, and presenting designs to
senior management.
* Mentor other designers.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors degree in related discipline preferred.
* 5-8 years of experience in Interaction Design, Usability Engineering,
Information Architecture, or UI Design of web based applications.
* Strong understanding of the user-centered design process.
* Strong organizational, listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Solid ability to generate design concepts and expand them into a detailed
design.
* Solid ability to translate usability research findings into design
improvements.
* Solid ability to apply rapid iterative design and innovation team
methodologies in a small team environment in order to rapidly iterate new
product concepts based on user feedback sessions.
* Experience with industry tools for generating UI prototypes, UI
specifications, flow diagrams, and wireframes.
* Experience with Section 508 and WAI guidelines.
* Familiarity working with visual designers a plus.

TO APPLY: The absolute best way to apply for this job would be to not only
submit your resume and/or portfolio or samples, but to elaborate on how your
experience relates to the job description along with your salary requirements to
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com - These applications will get noticed first and
will get sent to our client first.

Thank you and happy holidays,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HCIJobs (680+ members)

This is a 3-6 month+ opportunity to work on a new website-based well-funded
start up. This is a largely telecommuting role with weekly or bi-weekly meetings
on-site in New York City.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation in one or more client-facing application
features. Define and write code for client side and (sometimes) server side
layers of the presentation tier. Implement amazing UI for our innovative
consumer web application Drive integration between the presentation and logic
tiers

Experience and Key Competencies:

* JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, XML/XSL
* Expert knowledge of at least one JavaScript framework (JQuery, Mootools, Dojo,
YUI, etc.)
* Knowledge of internet communication protocols, languages and patterns (e.g.
HTTP, Web Services / SOAs, XML, REST, AJAX)
* Very comfortable in an Agile development environment
* Experience working with a PHP back-end developer (if you know someone that
might be available - let us know)
* Must be current on UI technologies, development of client - server
applications with significant client-side software, performance and UI issues
* Experience with version control systems (Subversion preferred) and bug
tracking (TRAC)

Pluses:

* Experience building web-based image editing or photo album applications (send
links if relevant)
* Experience working on an e-commerce projects (apparel related is preferred)
Firebug is your best friend
* Experience building Facebook Apps
* Significant Flash experience a huge plus!

To be considered, please submit your resume to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

These 2 roles are full time, on-site, salaried positions located in New York
City paying $90,000-$120,000.  No telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green
Card holders, EAD or CAN only please.  Local candidates strongly preferred.

My NYC client is a media company that will focus on delivery of the conversation
versus the profile.  They call this Social 2.0.  The next generation where users
actually talk to each other in real-time or as close to real-time as possible
changing how people communicate.  Their systems are designed to replace chat,
social apps, SMS and MMS through full mobile integration and web infusion. The
company is privately funded and is in the process of securing secondary funding
which delivers 3 years of solvency.


[JOB #1] Senior Information Architect | 90-120k

This role requires full process and documentation abilities as well as the
understanding of the UX.  We seek an out of the box thinker who has deep vision
for usability and understands how to get the job done.

This role should be prepared to show previous work to substantiate abilities. 
We are looking for a leader who will bring in Junior candidates who are young to
develop a long term team for future development of our own products.

Preferred development understanding of Agile and SDLC from inception to
completion and then continued maintenance and versioning. Documentation examples
should include Use Case, Software specification, Wireframes, Project flow or
project management documentation.

This position will be filled by a person who wants to build a team of Architects
to handle our multiple divisions and initiatives over the next 3 years.  This
position reports direct to the Vice President of Brand and Technology.



[JOB #2] Senior Front-End Developer | 90-120k

A rock star in front-end development focused not solely on the data but on the
understanding of how a user-interacts with the product from the UX methodology.

This developer will lead the charge of front end design with the VP of Brand and
Technology building standards and complete working prototypes for delivery to
third party developers in NYC.  Responsible for knowledge of AJAX, JQuery, Java,
JavaScript, CSS, HTML and XHTML.

Must be able to present work samples and must be able to present themselves as a
self starter and out of the box thinker.  We are not looking to replicate
current system but develop for the future of the social and mobile worlds.



TO APPLY: The absolute best way to apply for one of these jobs would be to not
only submit your resume and/or portfolio or samples, but to elaborate on how
your experience relates to the job description along with your salary
requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com - These applications will get
noticed first.

Thank you and happy holidays,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

P.S. Unlike the majority of the world, I will and usually work during holidays
so your resume will not get lost in the shuffle.  Applying now as opposed to
later is better.

Just wanted to let the group know that there is a great competition for HMI/soft
& hardware developers at www.beamindblower.com, looking for best ideas on a new
unique HMI tech, that should interest some of you!

My client in Ann Arbor is the leader in online retail.  Arguably, the creator of online retail really!  They are seeking a User Experience Group Manager to lead and manage 5 talented IA's as well as participate in creating UX Designs.  

The manager will lead, coach, mentor, participate in sales efforts, be a thought leader and produce initiative deliverables, white papers etc and more. 

As a leader of UX, they will lead projects, analyze customers, conduct research, and create strategy and deliverables that execute on that strategy and more. 

They are seeking someone with a passion for UX design and experience leading teams as well as being in front of the client and championing the user experience.  Strong Visio skills and of course, when needed they go the extra mile.

Interested in learning more?  Drop me a line with your resume and work samples and  I'll reply asap to discuss the details.

Please note that relocation assistance is not being offered at this time.

Warm regards,

Laura

My client near LAX is seeking a Mid level full time UXA for their
Product Development Group. This is an exciting time for my client and
with their growth and innovation comes an exciting opportunity to be
part of their leading edge product development group made up of smart,
creative, collaborative, sophisticated, driven professionals.
You: Love UXA and are seeking an opportunity to apply your meticulous
design skills to an organization that values the perfectionist in you,
the collaborator in you, the person who doesn't sleep so well until
it's right. You want to grow your skills and want a company that
will foster that, nurture your skills and help you flourish.
Them: Smart working, innovative, a little anal about their products
being great. Meticulous and overall great people to know and work with.
Fantastic leadership partnered with empowered teams make up one of the
best places to work in the city…actually most anywhere!
What they are looking for you in you:
The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about designing and
developing a fantastic user experience on the net. This role would take
direction from the Director of Product Development while working with
other teams to execute projects.
• Contribute to large web development projects in a fast-paced
online environment interacting with business analysts, information
architects, visual designers, and web developers
• Translate business objectives and strategies into coordinated
interactive design focused on our end-users
• Craft visual specifications including wireframes, mockups, flow
diagrams, mobile devices, conceptual diagrams, task flows and site maps
• Develop and refine business and web objectives based upon target
audience characteristics, goals, tasks and processes
Qualifications/Experience:
3+ years of web and interactive design experience with a solid
understanding of user experience planning principles and how they apply
to the interactive space
• BA degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Science
strongly preferred
• Understanding of and experience with: user-centered design
techniques, on-line user behavior as it relates to interactive design
and rich media, development of organizational/structural concepts for
Web site and application of content management, personalization,
targeting and searching systems
• Preparation and ownership of IA documentation (site architectures,
wire frames, use cases and task flows, etc.)
• Conduct research on competitive sites, latest techniques and have
a solid understanding of user testing
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized multitasking expert: manage multiple projects
simultaneously and understand how to work with deliverables,
requirements and limitations
• Comfortable working in a team environment and collaborating with
business analyst, visual designers, front-end integrators, producers,
and developers
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Experience and interest in online content delivery and
entertainment a plus
• Strong understanding of the following software required: MS
Office, MS Visio, Sharepoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of JSP, Flash, HTML,
DHTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, a plus
Interested candidates should include the link to an online portfolio or
samples to share.

For consideration, please email your resume and samples/link to my email
address for consideration.

Warm regards,
Laura
Laura.hunter@...

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Final Call for Proposals IPCC 2010

The IEEE Professional Communication Conference 2010 (IPCC 2010) will be held
July 7-9, 2010 at the University of Twente, Enschede. The theme of the
conference is

Communication in a Self-Service Society.

We invite proposals on the following topics:

- Self-Service
- Access and accessibility
- Web 2.0 for Technical Communicators
- Visualization of location, space and direction
- Engineering communication, communicating engineering.

We welcome proposals for the following types of presentations:

- Paper presentations
- Poster presentations
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Media Showcase

For more information about the IEEE Professional Communication Society, the
conference theme and threads, presentation formats and selection criteria, and
for proposal submission, visit:
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/pcs/

The proposal submission deadline is November 10, 2009. Proposals will be
selected on the basis of blind peer review. Authors of accepted proposals will
be invited to submit a paper for the conference proceedings.

IPCC conferences gather engineers and communication experts to discuss how
engineers can contribute to better communication between humans, organizations
and institutions, and how communication specialists can contribute to better
communication about technology. You will find the brightest minds, the most
innovative research, and the most stimulating discussions in the fields of
technical and professional engineering communication at IPCC 2010. We invite you
to submit your work, show your products, and join us for three inspiring days of
presentations, exhibits, workshops, and special events.

Michael Steehouder, IPCC 2010 Conference chair
Thea van der Geest, IPCC 2010 Program chair

For specific questions and more information, email: ipcc2010@...

UI Engineer, NYC | 80-125k

This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located in New York City paying
$80,000-125,000 + benefits.  No telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green Card
holders, EAD or CAN only please.  Local candidates only please.

Our client is a technology and design firm delivering innovative products and
services to clients and consumers. The interactive consumer experiences we have
created are being used by millions of people. These experiences leverage and run
on the latest devices, technologies, frameworks, and platforms. Whether building
a 3-inch solution for a hand-held device, a 10-foot experience for a set-top
box, or a cross-platform interface for the desktop or web, they never bind
themselves to any specific technology and will always pick the tool best suited
for the solution.

They offer an exceptional range of possibilities to their employees.  Servicing
media and consumer electronics companies with unique software solutions as well
as building their own set of software products.  Projects are challenging,
innovative, and high profile.

You will work with industry experts that want to hear your good ideas. You will
have a challenging and rewarding work experience with a relaxed social
atmosphere. Salary is commensurate with experience and they offer a
comprehensive benefit package.

Requirements:

* B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent)
* Expert knowledge of developing sophisticated user interface applications in
Java
* Minimum 2 years exp developing user facing code in using a modern rendering
framework (Flash, Silverlight, JavaFX, etc)
* Strong working knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP and UDP
* Ability to consume third party web APIs using a variety of protocols (REST,
RPC, SOAP, etc.)
* Familiarity with DHTML and AJAX
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Passion for coding using the latest technologies
* A creative and curious mind, always looking forward to the next challenge
* Previous experience in a services based development environment is preferred

To be considered, please submit your resume and a portfolio if you have one
along with your salary requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HCIJobs (670+ members)

User Experience (UX) Discussion / Jobs
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1958128

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This is a part time (20-30 hours per week), on-site, hourly position located in
San Francisco, CA (94115) paying $55-60/hour (more for a superb candidate) for 4
weeks.  Some telecommuting possible.  Local candidates only.  Thank you.

Based in San Francisco, CA, our client is a privately held developer of
innovative, quality bathroom products. They currently sell a line of high-tech
toilet seats in retailers across the United States and Canada.

They are overhauling their website as they are changing the business to 100%
direct online sales – online advertising, direct web sales, and aggressive
pricing.  To still try and catch the holiday business, they want to do this
project over the next 4 weeks with a go live date of Nov. 20th.  They are small
company on a tight budget and timeline; however, we have a tremendous base of
content and assets existing already.

They have a small internal staff: a web/graphic designer and a part-time web
developer and are looking for someone to do assist with:

1. UI/UX – ideally someone with experience creating a sales funnel for direct
consumer product sales
2. Web development and front-end coding
3. Ecommerce and shopping cart experience

Ideally they'd like to find one consultant to handle all 3 of the above tasks,
but they would settle for a UI/UX Designer and a separate e-commerce shopping
cart developer.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a portfolio if you have one
along with your hourly requirements and a paragraph highlighting your
experiences as it pertains to this job to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located in New York City paying
$100,000 to $130,000 + benefits.  No telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green
Card holders, EAD or CAN only please.  Local candidates preferred; however,
candidates interested in relocating considered as well - relocation expenses
provided.

The Senior Flex UI Developer is responsible for creating and maintaining systems
to support consumer-facing Web properties, new technology initiatives, and
internal business applications. This position will focus heavily on emerging
technology projects and OOUI (object-oriented user interface) development.

Required Experience:
* CS degree strongly preferred
* Strong OO design and development with relationship to UI (User Interface)
development
* Leading and participating in the analysis, design and development of
client/server business applications
* Client/server, database, systems integration and reporting
* 4 years Object-Oriented programming languages (Java, C++, Objective-C, Flex,
Flex Builder 3, and ActionScript 3)
* 2 years Flash CS3 / Flex
* In depth PureMVC experience
* Experience with refactoring a Flex/Flash application that has already been
built vs. building one
* 2 years Client-side web technologies (JavaScript, AJAX)
* 2 years SQL (Oracle, MySQL)
* 2 years Entity Relationship Modeling

Additional skills:
* Willingness to work with server-side development platforms such as J2EE,
Spring, and Hibernate
* Experience with entertainment oriented business systems is a plus

To be considered, please submit your resume and a portfolio if you have one
along with your salary requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Call for Proposals IPCC 2010

The IEEE Professional Communication Conference 2010 (IPCC 2010) will be held
July 7-9, 2010 at the University of Twente, Enschede. The theme of the
conference is

Communication in a Self-Service Society.

We invite proposals on the following topics:

- Self-Service
- Access and accessibility
- Web 2.0 for Technical Communicators
- Visualization of location, space and direction
- Engineering communication, communicating engineering.

We welcome proposals for the following types of presentations:

- Paper presentations
- Poster presentations
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Media Showcase

For more information about the IEEE Professional Communication Society, the
conference theme and threads, presentation formats and selection criteria, and
for proposal submission, visit:
http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/pcs/

The proposal submission deadline is November 10, 2009. Proposals will be
selected on the basis of blind peer review. Authors of accepted proposals will
be invited to submit a paper for the conference proceedings.

IPCC conferences gather engineers and communication experts to discuss how
engineers can contribute to better communication between humans, organizations
and institutions, and how communication specialists can contribute to better
communication about technology. You will find the brightest minds, the most
innovative research, and the most stimulating discussions in the fields of
technical and professional engineering communication at IPCC 2010. We invite you
to submit your work, show your products, and join us for three inspiring days of
presentations, exhibits, workshops, and special events.

Michael Steehouder, IPCC 2010 Conference chair
Thea van der Geest, IPCC 2010 Program chair

For specific questions and more information, email: ipcc2010@...

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My client near LAX is seeking a Mid level full time UXA for their Product Development Group.  This is an exciting time for my client and with their growth and innovation comes an exciting opportunity to be part of their leading edge product development group made up of smart, creative, collaborative, sophisticated, driven professionals. 

You: Love UXA and are seeking an opportunity to apply your meticulous design skills to an organization that values the perfectionist in you, the collaborator in you, the person who doesn't sleep so well until it's right.  You want to grow your skills and want a company that will foster that, nurture your skills and help you flourish.

Them: Smart working, innovative, a little anal about their products being great.   Meticulous and overall great people to know and work with.  Fantastic leadership partnered with empowered teams make up one of the best places to work in the city…actually most anywhere!

What they are looking for you in you:

User Experience Architect

Description:

My clients Product Development Group is looking for a full-time User Experience specialist to contribute to high profile projects with the nation's biggest Satellite TV provider. This person will be working in the context of a multi-channel experience across different platforms such as web, mobile, and set top box. The solutions include content, e-commerce, and interactive applications while working on a dedicated scrum team within an agile-based development methodology.  Your web based experience is most important for this role.
 
The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about designing and developing a fantastic user experience on the net. This role would take direction from the Director of Product Development while working with other teams to execute projects.

• Contribute to large web development projects in a fast-paced online environment interacting with business analysts, information architects, visual designers, and web developers
• Translate business objectives and strategies into coordinated interactive design focused on our end-users
• Craft visual specifications including wireframes, mockups, flow diagrams, mobile devices, conceptual diagrams, task flows and site maps
• Develop and refine business and web objectives based upon target audience characteristics, goals, tasks and processes

Qualifications/Experience:

3+ years of web and interactive design experience with a solid understanding of user experience planning principles and how they apply to the interactive space

• BA degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Science strongly preferred
• Understanding of and experience with: user-centered design techniques, on-line user behavior as it relates to interactive design and rich media, development of organizational/structural concepts for Web site and application of content management, personalization, targeting and searching systems
• Preparation and ownership of IA documentation (site architectures, wire frames, use cases and task flows, etc.)
• Conduct research on competitive sites, latest techniques and have a solid understanding of user testing
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized multitasking expert: manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand how to work with deliverables, requirements and limitations
• Comfortable working in a team environment and collaborating with business analyst, visual designers, front-end integrators, producers, and developers
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Experience and interest in online content delivery and entertainment a plus
• Strong understanding of the following software required: MS Office, MS Visio, Sharepoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of JSP, Flash, HTML, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, a plus

Portfolio

Interested candidates should include the link to an online portfolio or attach several examples that demonstrate:

• Ability to work on a diverse and wide variety of web-based projects
• Ability to concept for the `anything is possible' scenarios
• Wireframes accompanied by a comprehensive set of user specifications
• Progress of an idea of yours from initial concept to going live (WebTrend analysis, competitive benchmarking, research, user interviews, prototype creation, user testing etc.)

Interested parties will please email your resume and work samples/portfolio link to me for consideration with best times to reach you and salary/hourly requirements.

Thanks so much!!

My client near LAX in Southern CA  is seeking a Mid level full time UXA for their Product Development Group.  This is an exciting time for my client and with their growth and innovation comes an exciting opportunity to be part of their leading edge product development group made up of smart, creative, collaborative, sophisticated, driven professionals. 

You: Love UXA and are seeking an opportunity to apply your meticulous design skills to an organization that values the perfectionist in you, the collaborator in you, the person who doesn't sleep so well until it's right.  You want to grow your skills and want a company that will foster that, nurture your skills and help you flourish.

Them: Smart working, innovative, a little anal about their products being great.   Meticulous and overall great people to know and work with.  Fantastic leadership partnered with empowered teams make up one of the best places to work in the city…actually most anywhere!

What they are looking for you in you:

User Experience Architect

Description:

My clients Product Development Group is looking for a full-time User Experience specialist to contribute to high profile projects with the nation's biggest Satellite TV provider. This person will be working in the context of a multi-channel experience across different platforms such as web, mobile, and set top box. The solutions include content, e-commerce, and interactive applications while working on a dedicated scrum team within an agile-based development methodology.  Your web based experience is most important for this role.
 
The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about designing and developing a fantastic user experience on the net. This role would take direction from the Director of Product Development while working with other teams to execute projects.

• Contribute to large web development projects in a fast-paced online environment interacting with business analysts, information architects, visual designers, and web developers
• Translate business objectives and strategies into coordinated interactive design focused on our end-users
• Craft visual specifications including wireframes, mockups, flow diagrams, mobile devices, conceptual diagrams, task flows and site maps
• Develop and refine business and web objectives based upon target audience characteristics, goals, tasks and processes

Qualifications/Experience:

3+ years of web and interactive design experience with a solid understanding of user experience planning principles and how they apply to the interactive space

• BA degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Science strongly preferred
• Understanding of and experience with: user-centered design techniques, on-line user behavior as it relates to interactive design and rich media, development of organizational/structural concepts for Web site and application of content management, personalization, targeting and searching systems
• Preparation and ownership of IA documentation (site architectures, wire frames, use cases and task flows, etc.)
• Conduct research on competitive sites, latest techniques and have a solid understanding of user testing
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized multitasking expert: manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand how to work with deliverables, requirements and limitations
• Comfortable working in a team environment and collaborating with business analyst, visual designers, front-end integrators, producers, and developers
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Experience and interest in online content delivery and entertainment a plus
• Strong understanding of the following software required: MS Office, MS Visio, Sharepoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of the fundamentals of JSP, Flash, HTML, DHTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, a plus

Portfolio

Interested candidates should include the link to an online portfolio or attach several examples that demonstrate:

• Ability to work on a diverse and wide variety of web-based projects
• Ability to concept for the `anything is possible' scenarios
• Wireframes accompanied by a comprehensive set of user specifications
• Progress of an idea of yours from initial concept to going live (WebTrend analysis, competitive benchmarking, research, user interviews, prototype creation, user testing etc.)

Interested parties will please email your resume and work samples/portfolio link to me for consideration with best times to reach you and salary/hourly requirements.

Thanks so much!!

Laura

UI/Flex Developer, NYC | 115-130k

This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located in New York City paying
$115,000-130,000 + benefits.  No telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green Card
holders or EAD only please.  Local candidates preferred; however, rock star
candidates interested in relocating at their own expense considered as well.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to design and implement UX and UI solutions for
complex business requirements. This role requires experience in developing rich
internet applications that are tailored for performance and ease of use. The
candidate must work effectively within a global team to rapidly implement
solutions and deliver production quality applications which are highly
supportable and maintainable.

The team is responsible for consolidating various commercial `direct' sites into
a single multi-product web based Flex application with a focus on usability and
reliability. Candidate must work well under pressure and have the ability to
adjust and deliver under tight deadlines.

Primary Objectives:
* Produce and implement high quality code which is functional and maintainable.
* Talk to the business sponsors to help gather requirements and feedback.
* Participate in the development process for gathering requirements,
implementing and releasing applications.
* Impart knowledge and benefit of experience to other members of the team.

Core Competencies / Skills:

Technical:
* Expert level proficiency in Flex/ActionScript 3, Java, or C++
* Extensive experience developing rich internet applications
* Experienced in user experience design and user interfaces
* Real-time messaging technologies for pushing high volume data (Adobe
LCDS/BlazeDS, Lightstreamer, etc)
* Test driven development
* Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and data structures
* Experience with agile development methodologies
* Linux (shell scripting, debugging, command line tools)
* Deployment and management of application containers (Tomcat, Weblogic, etc)

Business:
* Some foreign exchange and/or fixed income business experience is a plus, but
not required.

Core Behaviors:
* Ability to communicate ideas and take on board the ideas of others.
* Needs to be interested in the business line and in producing high quality
results.
* Must continually look for improvements to all aspects of development process.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
* Must interested in computing in general and be able to apply outside knowledge
to our work.
* Ability to learn new things quickly and ask informed questions.
* Ability to work effectively and influence people from outside the IT team,
with support people and business people.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a portfolio if you have one
along with your salary requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Information Architect in NYC for 6 mo at 50/hour (W2)

This is a contract position paying $50/hour for 6 months or longer in New York
City.   No telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green Card holders or EAD only
please.  Local candidates only please.  Full company details provided on request
to qualified candidates.

The IA must then iterate their design with the client to ensure approval and
produce page-level schematics (black and white Visio diagrams) detailing the
information design of every unique page on the site. The Architect and dev team
uses these schematics to guide the graphic design and the build out of the
clients functionality.

The IA ensures that all deliverables are consistent in look and feel and flow,
cross-validated and complete by the end of the requirements stage.

The IA also plays an advisory role across the lifespan of the project, ensuring
in the graphic design stage that visual treatments are consistent with the
information architecture and page schematics, and testing the presentation layer
of the site during the build and test stages.

Finally the IA is the usability advocate or expert on the team. He she may
conduct usability testing at any stage of the project.

Skills Required

During the course of the project, the information architect will:
* Conduct discovery interviews with the client for site organization, content
and functionality
* Create oage schematics and any BRD or Functional Spec
* Inventory existing back-end processes and needed functionality and design UI
flow for that functionality
* Create and manage the information architecture and page schematics
* Establish usability guidelines and usability plan. Ensure that they are
adhered to consistently over the life of the project. This may include usability
testing of the site, but some level of usability testing should always be
conducted
* Produce click-through (optional) with development lead
* Validate visual design treatments against the information architecture and
page schematics for concept and content
* Assist the quality assurance team with testing the site presentation layer,
including validating the build against the information architecture and page
schematics and, on occasion, final site copy
* Identify areas of potential risk and/or issues communicate these to the
project lead
* Attend the weekly team status meetings and/or daily stand-ups

To be considered, please submit your resume and a portfolio if you have one to
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HCIJobs
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1958128

• Design for Care (http://designforcare.ning.com/) compiles methods, results, case studies, and research from many healthcare contexts to help designers understand and improve healthcare products and services.  If you're interested in the intersection of healthcare and user experience, please participate in this 100+ member community.  Peter Jones, the community's facilitator, is writing our forthcoming book Designing for Care (http://www.rosenfeldmedia.com/books/health-care/)
• Agile Experience Design (http://www.agileexperiencedesign.org/) is enabling over 200 participants to work through the challenges of squaring contemporary design practices with agile and other iterative approaches to design and development.  Anders Ramsay, who has just begun work on his book Agile Experience Design (http://www.rosenfeldmedia.com/books/agile-experience/), is the community's facilitator.

Flash UI Developer, Delray, FL | 75-110k

This is a full time, on-site, salaried position located near Delray, FL.  No
telecommuting allowed.  US Citizens, Green Card holders or EAD only please. 
Local candidates preferred; however, candidates considering relocating at own
expense considered as well.

The Flash Developer will be responsible for developing Flash applications that
run on next-generation media tablets. These applications will include casual
games, utilities, media browsers, information access services, as well as user
interfaces.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

- ActionScript 2/3 development
- Flash 10
- Strong Object-Oriented programming skills
- 3+ years development experience
- Consumer product UI experience (desirable)
- Computer related degree or equivalent experience
- Photoshop (desirable)

To be considered, please submit your resume and/or portfolio along with your
salary requirements to beau @ open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Fox is looking for a CSS dev/design person.  This is a permanent position.  If
interested please e-mail me at ben.gonzalez@...

UI/UX Designer, Boca Raton, FL | 70-90k

My client is a leading, designer, importer and marketer of decorative electric
fireplaces, bathroom vanities, media consoles, wine bars, and other home
furnishings. Through a continuous focus on designing high-quality, aesthetically
pleasing products and consistently meeting the increasing logistical needs of
its customers, Twin-Star has achieved leading market positions in the large and
growing electric fireplace category and is the primary supplier of the category
to leading retailers across various channels. The Company generates revenues of
nearly $100 million selling through a diverse base of retailers including retail
home centers, wholesale clubs, hardware stores and various specialty retailers
(furniture, patio, rent-to-own, hearth etc…).

They currently seek an innovative web designer with strong technical skills and
a proven track record of success in creatively utilizing web technologies to
enhance business processes.

The web designer will be responsible for creating the look and feel of our
corporate websites. They may take part in the initial planning of our websites,
organization of ideas, layouts, types of colors, images, etc. and other matters
concerning the overall graphic design of our websites. This requires a mastery
of HTML. Another part of the web designer's task is to create pages that can be
used on any type of server. To do this, they must be familiar with issues of
browser/server compatibility, including which browsers and servers work well
together and which ones do not. In addition, the designer must know computer
languages such as JavaScript and Flash.

* Plan, oversee, and execute website creative from site mockups to graphic ad
and icon design
* Create online promotional materials
* Participate in collaborative design and project planning sessions
* Create visually appealing and UI centric conceptual designs for an addictive
and captivating online experience
* Maintain and ensure that the brand remains consistent across digital media
* Must be familiar with Browsers and Server Technology to optimize Web
Publishing Content

Technical Requirements:

* A strong proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and inDesign
* Knowledge and experience with SEO standards and web analytics
* A competent understanding of semantic markup and CSS standards; ability to
slice and dice for cross-browser compatibility
* Strong understanding of web typography, and grids
* Advanced knowledge of HTML/XHTML; an extensive knowledge of CSS
* Knowledge of JavaScript
* Flash

To be considered, please submit your resume to bg@...

My client delivers highly-customized learning solutions for colleges,
universities, instructors, students, libraries, government agencies,
corporations and professionals around the world. These solutions are delivered
through specialized content, applications and services that foster academic
excellence and professional development, as well as provide measurable learning
outcomes to its customers.  They are revolutionizing how students learn. They
create online, interactive learning solutions that increase student effort and
engagement in their high school and college courses. They have helped 1,000,000
students at more than 1,300 institutions since product inception in 2002 and are
looking for eager and like-minded individuals to join our brainy, creative, and
lively group!

The User Experience Designer will do it all: GUI design, prototypes, wireframes,
design specifications, design goals, information architecture, user research.
You will interact daily with engineering, product management, and marketing
teams to produce the objectives, style, and detailed design of our customer
facing sites for administrators, professors, and students.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Lead the design effort from conceptualization through implementation including
translating user requirements into highly usable web applications in partnership
with other UX designers, engineering, and product management
* Design wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to effectively communicate the
user experience of features to internal stakeholders and project team members
* Produce high quality GUI elements and ensure aesthetic quality of interfaces
* Conduct user research and informal usability studies of prototypes and
existing products
* Create, document, and evangelize new user interface guidelines, libraries, and
standards
* Ensure a consistent look and feel, and experience across the applications
* Contribute to a consistently high standard of user-centered design across
products

Basic Qualifications Required:

* Bachelor's degree in HCI, design or related discipline
* Minimum 2 years user experience design
* Proven experience designing customer facing interfaces
* Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices
* Must have experience creating prototypes using Fireworks and Photoshop
* Experience researching and creating user workflows using Omnigraffle or Visio
* Knowledge or familiarity with user research, usability testing
* Excellent visual and oral/written communication skills
* Passion for and demonstrated knowledge of user-centered design

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in HCI, design or related discipline
* Additional software/platform experience: Flash, Mobile
* Experience with use cases, user stories, and other documentation
* Industry experience (education technology, elearning, online publishing or
similar)

To be considered, please submit your resume and preferably a portfolio as well
along with your salary requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HCIJobs (650+ members)

User Experience (UX) Discussion / Jobs
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1958128

Hello!~

My client in Irvine is seeking a Director of User Experience for their thriving online consumer facing site. In business since 1926, my client has realized the power of their online presence and in the 10 years since my client launched their consumer facing site the Internet has become not only an integral part of everyday life, but has also fueled the biggest growth in my clients long and highly respected history.

The role of Director of User Experience is an extremely important one as my client is not only keeping up with consumer demand and need for their site but looking forward to what the future of their products and services will bring. Without a shadow of a doubt this includes their online presence!

Here is the job description:
My client is looking for a Director of User Experience to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the interaction design of their consumer facing website. This individual will work closely with other senior level executives to identify effective product strategies and lead a team of interaction designers and information architects to deliver innovative, customer centric design solutions. The ideal candidate has a passion for user centered design and a wide breadth of experience across multiple types of products and design methodologies.
Required Skills - Attributes & Education:
• Bachelor of Arts degree in relevant discipline plus a minimum of 8 years of IA experience for an established, heavily trafficked, consumer facing web site or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience, overseeing a successful IA team.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a talented IA team and inspire team confidence and respect.
• Thorough understanding of best practices in web design and user interface/information architecture conventions.
• Strong knowledge of task and use-case analysis, heuristic analysis, and user personas.
• Strong understanding of online design, marketing and advertising.
• Experience with techniques in formal and informal usability testing.
• Good understanding of benefits and constraints of current Internet technologies.
• Broad understanding of the web and associated technologies and proficiency with a range of appropriate software tools.
• Past experience as a User Experience Director or Internet Strategist preferred.

A successful, established CRM solutions firm in the DC area is looking for a
talented, organized UI Developer. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing
tech group in a fast expanding business.

Requirements:
- Between 3+ years of full-time hands on Flash development
- Over 1 year of full time ActionScript 3 and 2
- Java or Flex development background is a plus
- Strong sense of professionalism and deep interest in programming
- Ability to work diligently and independently at the same time
- Strong communication skills required to interact with both tech and business
units

The position offers competitive compensation, a premise of a long term project
load and potential full time employment with benefits. This is a hot position,
apply ASAP.

To be considered, please submit your resume and preferably a portfolio as well,
along with your hourly requirements to beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com

Thank you,

Beau J. Gould
Open Source Staffing
www.open-source-staffing.com
beau-AT-open-source-staffing.com