Jobs (From UsabilityNews)

Interaction and Visual Designers - Reading, UK

Editor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:04 +0000

Deadine: 8 February 2008
3-9 month contracts from late February.

Electronic Ink is a leading software design and usability consultancy which in this high profile project is assisting the UX team of a major software company.

KEY SKILLS
- Experience of working with enterprise customers (FTSE 100) and/or large systems integrators at senior/board level
- Significant breadth and depth of knowledge of the key UX skill sets: requirements analysis, user scenarios/use cases, interaction design (Interaction Designer roles) and information and visual design (Visual Designer role)
- Web and application design experience
- Excellent documentation skills and a good attention to detail
- Experience of and passion for user centred design is vital for the role

PREFERRED
- Experience and understanding of designing and developing in a SharePoint environment
- Knowledge of software development technologies, in particular ASP.NET. AJAX, Silverlight
- Experience of working within the legal sector would be helpful

This will without doubt be a valuable learning experience that will increase your future marketability. Don't be deterred if you don't have all the Preferred experience. We are primarily looking for bright, talented designers. If you are an experienced UX professional but don’t have the key skills for this role,feel free to contact us anyway. We have other upcoming opportunities.

Expected start date: Late February 2008
Expected duration:
- Interaction Designers - up to 3 roles between 3-9 months
- Visual Designer - 3 months + 1 month approx 3 months later

Please forward your CV to Nigel Franklin as soon as possible to hear more.

HCI /Usability Consultant (or Junior Consultant) - London

Editor — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:46 +0000

Deadine: 30 January 2008
OPPORTUNITY
Customer experience research allows companies to make better business decisions about the development and marketing of new products and services, and provides a better understanding of customer or consumer needs, goals, habits and satisfaction levels.

COMPANY
fhios is a leading international research company, that provides customer experience research and design services to provide its clients with the insight to understand customers needs, goals, habits and satisfaction levels when they engage with them and their competitors. fhios was established over 5 years ago and is continuing to experience significant growth and are seeking a talented usability consultant to enjoy this continued success. We operate both in the UK and internationally, and across a range of digital and non-digital platforms including websites, intranets, mobile applications, digital TV and consumer electronics.

ROLE
Due to our continued success we are looking for a highly motivated Usability Consultant or Junior Usability Consultant to join our team in the London office working within the Research team, and answering to the Research Director, the successful applicant will have:

- Experience in the range of user experience research methods (from user
needs analysis, usability testing, interviewing, analysis and report writing skills)
- Strong interviewing/facilitation skills for conducting usability sessions
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- At least a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Good team player with a positive attitude and a passion in everything you do

PERSON
You will be a solution focused professional, with a proven experience within a HCI/Usability environment and you will be comfortable and proficient in working with and communicating with clients.

Your excellent communication and analytical skills will ensure your capability to participate in internal and external group briefings, discussions and presentations, and you will have the desire to build strong working relationships with new and existing clients.
You will be a motivated self starter, have strong interpersonal skills, and able to build rapport and credibitility quickly within the fhios team. You will also have superior skills in time management, goal setting and attention to detail. European languages would be an advantage.

PACKAGE
In return, fhios offers excellent career opportunities and experience working on a wide variety of projects for blue-chip clients with international travel, a friendly culture based around a dedicated and motivated team with regular social events, competitive salary, range of gym and medical benefits and job security.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a CV with covering letter to Gaelle Vallade at gvallade@fhios.com.

Information Architect: Online Gaming - London

Editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:25 +0000

Deadine: 14 December 2007
Information Architect: Online Gaming
Location: London
Salary: 30-60k (dependant on experience)

Betfair, the world's first and largest betting exchange with over 25 million bets placed per day. It is arguably Britain's greatest internet success story and has become one of the biggest online trading operations in Europe since its launch just over 6 years ago. We have been named 'Company of the Year' for the past 2 years, and more recently awarded ‘Socially Responsible Gaming Operator’ for the second consecutive year.

PURPOSE
Information Architects at Betfair work in conjunction with our Usability Consultants and Designers to define the user interface. They are comfortable tackling complex projects and combining innovative and analytical thinking to deliver a great user experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /DUTIES
- Develop a deep understanding of our target audiences, their behaviours, needs and expectations
- Work collaboratively with product managers, usability specialists, designers, business analysts and development to ensure the best possible experience for our users
- Develop use case scenarios as well as user profiles, personas and support user research
- Create interaction design concepts, define site structures, site maps and process flows
- Create wireframe designs, user experience audits/evaluations and prototypes
- Develop final UE design document for use by engineering
- Ongoing QA to ensure implementation reflects business requirements and design documentation

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- The key relationships beyond the User Experience team include business sponsors, product stakeholders (including P&L and Product Teams), engineering (development, QA and project management), content management, operations and other organizations.

THE PERSON
Experience & Qualifications Required:
- Background in Information Architecture, Information Design, Experience Architecture or Interaction Design
- Experience in B2C transaction-oriented sites, ideally in the gaming, sports betting, gaming, or financial industries
- Solid understanding of web design and development

Key Skills and Attributes:
- Enthusiasm to take on new tasks and flexibility in working to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts, both written and verbal
- Critical thinker & analytical skills
- Drive and determination, ability to work in a dynamic, fluid organization
- Self-starter, innovative, entrepreneurial
- Strong attention to detail and good communication skills
- Proactive team oriented individual with a passion for user-centred design

To apply, please send CV and covering letter to jobs@betfair.com stating the job title you are applying for.

Senior Interaction Designer - London

Editor — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:00:42 +0100

Deadine: 24 April 2008
My client, an award-winning mobile multimedia service is looking for an interaction designer to work within their existing user experience. You will be highly conceptual already working within the web, with an interest in mobile platforms. On a day to day basis, you will be producing high level conceptual and interaction designs, prototyping and usability testing.

This role is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to lead visual design and user experience work across platforms.

Please contact Be Kaler Blake on 0207 758 4550 or bkalerblake@aquent.com.

Junior Information Architect - London

Editor — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:00:42 +0100

Deadine: 23 May 2008
Junior information architects required for this prominent brand based in central London.

You'll be working with a team of lead information architects and usability consultants and will need to show a track record of experience along with a portfolio that highlights the depth and breadth of the project scope you've worked. You'll also have:

- Experience in designing functional layouts and wireframes, planning and facilitating user research activity, developing prototypes, monitoring development and managing user testing, often working on multiple projects at the same.
- Strong communication, organisation and presentation skills plus you'll be
customer-centric and technically savvy along with the ability to combine creative thinking with business strategy.
- A good working knowledge of web standards, technology, accessibility, WAI and W3C is also essential.
- It's very likely that this will be backed up by a degree in HCI, information design or information science.

Send CV to Sarah Lantry, slantry@aquent.com