Boston, MA (suburbs - need a car): Integrated Marketing Company
User Experience Manager (UEM): $90-120k
This person will lead the User Experience team, including Information Architects, Content Strategists and User Researchers, and work collaboratively with Creative, Technology and Strategy to create compelling, insight-driven web sites and applications. This is one of the most crucial project roles as it requires an ability both to lead the project team and the client through a user-centered design process to develop meaningful experience concepts, and to execute on those concepts. The UEM will manage a four person team as well as work on various project in a User Experience Designer (UED) capacity
Responsible for defining solutions that meet clients’ business goals and target audience needs, this person will focus on end user research, content organization and classification (information architecture), user interface & interaction design and optimizing usability. Other responsibilities for client projects include:
Taking a leadership role in developing the information architecture and content strategy of transactional, informational, and marketing websites
Understanding target audiences' needs, tasks, and goals and translating them into creative concepts
Working closely with clients to define target audience needs and motivational factors, and translate business requirements into compelling interactions and meaningful interactive experiences
Leading and/or participating in immersive user research, concept testing, card sorting and usability testing
Developing user personas and scenarios to clarify results of user research and focus the team’s design efforts on the needs of key users
Collaboratively developing prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients
Developing and documenting detailed user experience specifications for highly interactive interfaces
Driving User Experience thought leadership in both the company and the industry
Leverage client documentation and lead key-stakeholder working sessions to understand a projects’ functional requirements and document them
Create user profiles, personas, process flows, site maps, and wireframes to precisely detail users’ experience and interaction specifications through an application and/or web site
Categorize/organize dense levels of content that promotes good information architecture for a web site or web application (scalable and searchable, and implementable within a CMS)
Provide subject matter expertise for best practices in information architecture, interaction design, and usability
In addition to project work, the User Experience Designer has internal responsibilities, which include:
Participate in scoping new work, creating realistic UX estimates, and possibly participate in client pitch presentations
Qualifications:
5-7+ years experience as Information Architect, User Interface Designer (UID), Interaction Designer or User Experience Designer developing interactive products/solutions
3+ years experience as a UED at the Manager level
· Rock solid portfolio containing sample Site Maps, Wireframes, Usability Testing, User Research Plans, Schematics, PowerPoint Presentations, Visio Diagrams, etc.
· Proven ability to lead user-centered design initiatives from inception through implementation
· Ability to collaborate with designers, strategists, managers, and technologists
· Ability to communicate design rationale to internal team as well as clients
· Ability to address user needs in the context of business goals, branding, and
· requirements
· Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios
Degree in a related field, such as human-computer interaction, library science, graphic design, industrial design, or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Experience in client services and formalized client requirements gathering experience
Experience observing user research and translating user research into design decisions
Strong human factors and usability analysis skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Visio
Experience with CMS implementations is a plus
Experience integrating media (i.e., video) into rich web interfaces is a plus
OTHER:
This position is full time, 100% on site
No offsite, offshore or remote candidates please; no agencies
At this time, company cannot provide visa sponsorships or transfers
Due to the high volume of resumes received lately, only those candidates meeting the criteria outlined above will receive a response.
Interested parties, please provide resume in MS Word format, and portfolio samples - containing sample wireframes, schematics, visio diagrams, site maps, schematics, powerpoint presentations, etc. (online portfolio preferred)
Please send resume & portfolio to HireTalent@comcast.net
Thanks & have a great weekend!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Boston: Freelance Flash Developer w/AS2 - 10% on site!
Boston, MA
Freelance Flash Developer gig
100% on site during regular business hours
Start date: around 12/7
End Date: 1/25 --- might last longer if it's a good mutual fit
Hourly rate: $75.00
Make your favorite Flash developer's day and pass them this job---this is the kind of gig + client that they'd thank you for. Our Client is world-reknowned, global innovation/product design consultancy. Name is a major, major resume builder. Plus, you'd be working alongside some of the smartest folks in the industry. Good stuff.
Seeking a freelance FLASH DEVELOPER preferably with AS3 (open to AS2) skills with prototyping abilities to create an online application + multiple iterations of it, too. Must have expert hands on ability to work with Flash to create workable, clickable prototypes for repeated design iterations. NOT looking for a Flash coder to animate and make sexy designs on the screen. Must have portfolio of related skills/experience. Project is for an industry-specific tool, much like a CRM. Design sensibility a plus, but not looking for a designer. Great if you can keep an eye on keeping overall design on-brand and catching design details as work continues.
TO APPLY, email: HireTalent(at)comcast(dot)net
Freelance Flash Developer gig
100% on site during regular business hours
Start date: around 12/7
End Date: 1/25 --- might last longer if it's a good mutual fit
Hourly rate: $75.00
Make your favorite Flash developer's day and pass them this job---this is the kind of gig + client that they'd thank you for. Our Client is world-reknowned, global innovation/product design consultancy. Name is a major, major resume builder. Plus, you'd be working alongside some of the smartest folks in the industry. Good stuff.
Seeking a freelance FLASH DEVELOPER preferably with AS3 (open to AS2) skills with prototyping abilities to create an online application + multiple iterations of it, too. Must have expert hands on ability to work with Flash to create workable, clickable prototypes for repeated design iterations. NOT looking for a Flash coder to animate and make sexy designs on the screen. Must have portfolio of related skills/experience. Project is for an industry-specific tool, much like a CRM. Design sensibility a plus, but not looking for a designer. Great if you can keep an eye on keeping overall design on-brand and catching design details as work continues.
TO APPLY, email: HireTalent(at)comcast(dot)net
BOSTON, MA - Creative Director (Integrated Marketing) w/Healthcare $125k/year
Boston, MA (suburbs – need a car): Integrated Marketing Company
Creative Director $125k/year
· Responsible for the overall creative approach on accounts
· Oversee the creative team including copy and design.
· Manage & develop conceptual approaches based on approved strategies.
· Lead teams to execute on those concepts and ensure concepts adhere to the approved strategy.
· Meet with prospective clients, assist in the engagement of those clients and develop creative solutions to meet client business goals
· Present and execute client branding and marketing communications programs and campaigns for both the online and offline channel.
· Responsible for the profitability and creative quality of client projects, and the operational readiness of the creative team.
· Engage with clients as a senior member of account team to help establish trust with client and confidence in the creative team’s capabilities
· Assist in developing proposals, statements of work and overall approach to facilitate in landing new client and additional client work
· Partner with Account Director and Strategic Director to fully understand client’s business and develop communication plans that help meet those goals
· Translate the approved strategy into an understandable format for the creative teams and provide leadership in developing creative solutions that adhere to strategy, essentially acting as a liaison between the account team and the creative teams
· Listen, ask, hear, prioritize and translate client situations, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales
· As part of the senior leadership team, evaluate the marketplace to keep pace of new trends and implement them for both The Company and external clients
· Lead creative teams to deliver integrated digital marketing solutions that help clients meet business goals with measurable results including managing art direction, design and copywriting
· Help set appropriate time frames for execution that enable the best work while meeting client deadlines
· Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches
· Lead creative brainstorming sessions; facilitate and guide the process through initial presentation of creative strategy, translation of that strategy into creative directions and filtering ideas that are relevant, workable and appropriate to meet business goals
· Drive initial creative approached, review and assess at major milestones in the execution process and through all phases of the program/campaign
· Ensure that the creative teams operate in an efficient, profitable manner
· Ensure that the overall creative remains cutting-edge and fresh
· Ensure that overall quality is expected and upheld
· Foster an environment that enables great creative for the sake of business and results
· Ensure the professional development and readiness of the creative team
Qualifications:
This person Is a creative problem solver and leader who is not afraid of new technologies and marketing techniques. The ideal candidate will have:
· 10+ years agency experience with a background in design or copy
· 3+ years of management experience
· Healthcare/pharma creative experience
· Solid portfolio full of integrated marketing campaigns (online & offline); should include healthcare/pharma & branding campaign samples accompanied by an impressive list of creative awards to back it up
· Has a deep curiosity about the world of business and possess the desire to fully understand complex businesses of all kinds
· Embraces and capitalizes on a changing marketplace
· Has worked in the agency environment but will not be afraid to wear more than one hat
· Has strong leadership skills that pulls teams together and encourages meaningful and progressive creative solutions
· Encourages creative input from all team members with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible creative
· Possesses a strong work ethic and respect for all team members that fosters a sense of loyalty and dedication and unity
· Understands the budgeting process up to and including; writing, project management, design and production
· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication, Masters in Communication or Business a plus
· Experience in a growing b2b agency environment a plus
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Thorough understanding of both online and offline marketing tactics
· Demonstrated ability to partner with Senior management team to grow current business and land new accounts through ongoing account evaluation
· Demonstrated ability to oversee and deliver large scale campaigns or programs
· Ability to lead diverse team members and net results within a fast paced work environment
· Ability to interact with all levels of an organization up to and including an executive level team
· Ability to partner with Senior Level Management, including Strategists and Senior Account Management
· Demonstrated ability and experience with budgeting large scale campaigns or programs
· Ability to manage writers, art director, designers to deliver creative
· Ability to understand the budget impact of creative decisions and be able to facilitate discussions around value/cost implications with both internal team and client
Interested parties, please submit resume & online portfolio to HireTalent(at)comcast(dot)net
At this time, client cannot provide visa or relocation assistance
This position is full time, 100% offsite.
No offsite, offshore or remote talent please.
No agencies please.
Due to the high volume of responses we've been receiving, only those candidates who meet the criteria above will receive a response.
Thank you.
Creative Director $125k/year
· Responsible for the overall creative approach on accounts
· Oversee the creative team including copy and design.
· Manage & develop conceptual approaches based on approved strategies.
· Lead teams to execute on those concepts and ensure concepts adhere to the approved strategy.
· Meet with prospective clients, assist in the engagement of those clients and develop creative solutions to meet client business goals
· Present and execute client branding and marketing communications programs and campaigns for both the online and offline channel.
· Responsible for the profitability and creative quality of client projects, and the operational readiness of the creative team.
· Engage with clients as a senior member of account team to help establish trust with client and confidence in the creative team’s capabilities
· Assist in developing proposals, statements of work and overall approach to facilitate in landing new client and additional client work
· Partner with Account Director and Strategic Director to fully understand client’s business and develop communication plans that help meet those goals
· Translate the approved strategy into an understandable format for the creative teams and provide leadership in developing creative solutions that adhere to strategy, essentially acting as a liaison between the account team and the creative teams
· Listen, ask, hear, prioritize and translate client situations, marketing goals and information into strategic brand concepts, voice, messages and rationales
· As part of the senior leadership team, evaluate the marketplace to keep pace of new trends and implement them for both The Company and external clients
· Lead creative teams to deliver integrated digital marketing solutions that help clients meet business goals with measurable results including managing art direction, design and copywriting
· Help set appropriate time frames for execution that enable the best work while meeting client deadlines
· Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches
· Lead creative brainstorming sessions; facilitate and guide the process through initial presentation of creative strategy, translation of that strategy into creative directions and filtering ideas that are relevant, workable and appropriate to meet business goals
· Drive initial creative approached, review and assess at major milestones in the execution process and through all phases of the program/campaign
· Ensure that the creative teams operate in an efficient, profitable manner
· Ensure that the overall creative remains cutting-edge and fresh
· Ensure that overall quality is expected and upheld
· Foster an environment that enables great creative for the sake of business and results
· Ensure the professional development and readiness of the creative team
Qualifications:
This person Is a creative problem solver and leader who is not afraid of new technologies and marketing techniques. The ideal candidate will have:
· 10+ years agency experience with a background in design or copy
· 3+ years of management experience
· Healthcare/pharma creative experience
· Solid portfolio full of integrated marketing campaigns (online & offline); should include healthcare/pharma & branding campaign samples accompanied by an impressive list of creative awards to back it up
· Has a deep curiosity about the world of business and possess the desire to fully understand complex businesses of all kinds
· Embraces and capitalizes on a changing marketplace
· Has worked in the agency environment but will not be afraid to wear more than one hat
· Has strong leadership skills that pulls teams together and encourages meaningful and progressive creative solutions
· Encourages creative input from all team members with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible creative
· Possesses a strong work ethic and respect for all team members that fosters a sense of loyalty and dedication and unity
· Understands the budgeting process up to and including; writing, project management, design and production
· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication, Masters in Communication or Business a plus
· Experience in a growing b2b agency environment a plus
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Thorough understanding of both online and offline marketing tactics
· Demonstrated ability to partner with Senior management team to grow current business and land new accounts through ongoing account evaluation
· Demonstrated ability to oversee and deliver large scale campaigns or programs
· Ability to lead diverse team members and net results within a fast paced work environment
· Ability to interact with all levels of an organization up to and including an executive level team
· Ability to partner with Senior Level Management, including Strategists and Senior Account Management
· Demonstrated ability and experience with budgeting large scale campaigns or programs
· Ability to manage writers, art director, designers to deliver creative
· Ability to understand the budget impact of creative decisions and be able to facilitate discussions around value/cost implications with both internal team and client
Interested parties, please submit resume & online portfolio to HireTalent(at)comcast(dot)net
At this time, client cannot provide visa or relocation assistance
This position is full time, 100% offsite.
No offsite, offshore or remote talent please.
No agencies please.
Due to the high volume of responses we've been receiving, only those candidates who meet the criteria above will receive a response.
Thank you.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
NYC: TandemSeven Principal User Experience Architect - Full Time & Freelance Opportunities!
Company: Tandem Seven
Location: NYC
URL: www.tandemseven.com
Title: Principal User Experience Architect
Status: Full Time & Freelance
Job description is the same for both
Both roles are 100% on site during regular business hours
No offsite/offshore/remote talent please
Resume should be accompanied by target hourly rate or salary range, and portfolio with sample wireframes, schematics, visio diagrams, powerpoint presentations, etc.
Interested? Please apply to dhorvath@tandemseven.com
PRINCIPAL USER EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
Tandemseven is a privately held, self-financed consulting company that designs and architects business portals and custom e-business applications. We specialize in creating usable, intuitive interfaces for complex applications.
We are currently hiring Principal User Experience Architects in the New York area. Here’s what is different about working for TandemSeven:
We are a consulting company—not an agency or a resourcing company
Our primary goal is to provide the best solution for the client—not to win design awards (although we have won them, and we appreciate the industry recognition)
We focus on the complicated stuff—e-commerce, transactional systems, enterprise-scaled portals, global sites where we optimize the designs for a CMS and RIAs
User Experience Architects (UEAs) define the strategy—we do the research and the work, providing the smartest integration of research findings with the solution (less is lost in translation)
UEAs maintain the primary client relationship—we do not rely on others to translate requirements and feedback; we hear it directly from the source.
Interested? Review the description below to see if your skills and expertise match our criteria and send us your resume.
Skills
Candidates must be able to lead engagements and work independently or with a team. Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Additionally, candidates must be able to estimate and write proposals and statements of work, and handle multiple projects and proposals concurrently. Specific skills include:
Persona development
User research planning and execution
Usability testing
Contextual inquiry
Task analysis
Field studies
Requirements definition: gathering and documentation
Use case creation
User interface design
Conceptual interaction models
Information architecture
Wireframes
Functional specifications
Tools
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), expert in Visio (including Template and Background Creation) and Microsoft Project.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years practicing software or web-based UI design, including portal frameworks
Experience in designing complex, transactional applications
A passion for creating great user experiences through user-centered design.
Preferred
Minimum 3 - 5 years of senior consulting to large, Fortune 500 companies
Familiarity with both agile and plan-driven development processes and UML
Experience and desire to create intellectual capital (e.g., white papers, conference presentations, etc.). Must be able to supply samples of previous research and design work.
Advanced degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or related field
Minimum 3 years experience working in the financial services industry
A strong business development network
As part of TandemSeven's standard employment process, candidates will undergo a complete background check, which may include fingerprinting, prior to an offer being extended. Background checks are conducted by a professional third party firm at no charge to the applicant and include: prior employment verification, education verification, social security trace, criminal background check and motor vehicle records (where required for position).
TandemSeven supports Workforce Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: NYC
URL: www.tandemseven.com
Title: Principal User Experience Architect
Status: Full Time & Freelance
Job description is the same for both
Both roles are 100% on site during regular business hours
No offsite/offshore/remote talent please
Resume should be accompanied by target hourly rate or salary range, and portfolio with sample wireframes, schematics, visio diagrams, powerpoint presentations, etc.
Interested? Please apply to dhorvath@tandemseven.com
PRINCIPAL USER EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
Tandemseven is a privately held, self-financed consulting company that designs and architects business portals and custom e-business applications. We specialize in creating usable, intuitive interfaces for complex applications.
We are currently hiring Principal User Experience Architects in the New York area. Here’s what is different about working for TandemSeven:
We are a consulting company—not an agency or a resourcing company
Our primary goal is to provide the best solution for the client—not to win design awards (although we have won them, and we appreciate the industry recognition)
We focus on the complicated stuff—e-commerce, transactional systems, enterprise-scaled portals, global sites where we optimize the designs for a CMS and RIAs
User Experience Architects (UEAs) define the strategy—we do the research and the work, providing the smartest integration of research findings with the solution (less is lost in translation)
UEAs maintain the primary client relationship—we do not rely on others to translate requirements and feedback; we hear it directly from the source.
Interested? Review the description below to see if your skills and expertise match our criteria and send us your resume.
Skills
Candidates must be able to lead engagements and work independently or with a team. Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) are required. Additionally, candidates must be able to estimate and write proposals and statements of work, and handle multiple projects and proposals concurrently. Specific skills include:
Persona development
User research planning and execution
Usability testing
Contextual inquiry
Task analysis
Field studies
Requirements definition: gathering and documentation
Use case creation
User interface design
Conceptual interaction models
Information architecture
Wireframes
Functional specifications
Tools
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), expert in Visio (including Template and Background Creation) and Microsoft Project.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years practicing software or web-based UI design, including portal frameworks
Experience in designing complex, transactional applications
A passion for creating great user experiences through user-centered design.
Preferred
Minimum 3 - 5 years of senior consulting to large, Fortune 500 companies
Familiarity with both agile and plan-driven development processes and UML
Experience and desire to create intellectual capital (e.g., white papers, conference presentations, etc.). Must be able to supply samples of previous research and design work.
Advanced degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or related field
Minimum 3 years experience working in the financial services industry
A strong business development network
As part of TandemSeven's standard employment process, candidates will undergo a complete background check, which may include fingerprinting, prior to an offer being extended. Background checks are conducted by a professional third party firm at no charge to the applicant and include: prior employment verification, education verification, social security trace, criminal background check and motor vehicle records (where required for position).
TandemSeven supports Workforce Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Sales Executive; NYC @ Tandem Seven
Hi all,
This position is being represented by a colleague of mine, David Horvath --- so please be sure to apply for this position using his email address below. Thanks & happy thanksgiving!
Carol Taylor
Company: Tandem Seven
Check us out at: http://www.tandemseven.com
Location: NYC
Position: Sales Executive
TandemSeven is looking for a senior sales professional experienced in selling strategic consulting services to Fortune 500 companies in major markets. The desired candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant career experience in sales of IT, business, design or marketing consulting related services and have a demonstrated successful track record in relationship-based revenue generation.
The candidate must have a proven contact base and live in the New York City or New Jersey area with ability to travel.
This position requires someone who is senior yet very hands-on due to the boutique nature of our firm. The person must be able to lead and participate in all aspects of the sales cycle, including lead generation, scoping of opportunities, development of estimates, and writing and preparation of proposals, presentations, statements of work and client contracts. They must be able to prospect for, identify and qualify opportunities; arrange meetings with prospects; develop sales strategies and proposals; and work with the TandemSeven management team to secure resources and properly price proposals. The sales executive is expected to remain involved with the client after the sale is made to grow the account, ensure accuracy of invoicing, and develop revenue forecasts and account plans. The person must be able to work collaboratively with the consultants and TandemSeven management team.
Experience Guidelines:
Bachelors or Advanced degree
Minimum 8 years of experience in sales in IT, design, business or marketing consulting services for F500 companies
Strong business development network required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
As part of TandemSeven's standard employment process, candidates will undergo a complete background check, which may include fingerprinting, prior to an offer being extended. Background checks are conducted by a professional third party firm at no charge to the applicant and include: prior employment verification, education verification, social security trace, criminal background check and motor vehicle records (where required for position).
TandemSeven supports Workforce Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested parties, please email your resume to David Horvath, Recruiter: DHorvath(at)TandemSeven.com
This position is being represented by a colleague of mine, David Horvath --- so please be sure to apply for this position using his email address below. Thanks & happy thanksgiving!
Carol Taylor
Company: Tandem Seven
Check us out at: http://www.tandemseven.com
Location: NYC
Position: Sales Executive
TandemSeven is looking for a senior sales professional experienced in selling strategic consulting services to Fortune 500 companies in major markets. The desired candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant career experience in sales of IT, business, design or marketing consulting related services and have a demonstrated successful track record in relationship-based revenue generation.
The candidate must have a proven contact base and live in the New York City or New Jersey area with ability to travel.
This position requires someone who is senior yet very hands-on due to the boutique nature of our firm. The person must be able to lead and participate in all aspects of the sales cycle, including lead generation, scoping of opportunities, development of estimates, and writing and preparation of proposals, presentations, statements of work and client contracts. They must be able to prospect for, identify and qualify opportunities; arrange meetings with prospects; develop sales strategies and proposals; and work with the TandemSeven management team to secure resources and properly price proposals. The sales executive is expected to remain involved with the client after the sale is made to grow the account, ensure accuracy of invoicing, and develop revenue forecasts and account plans. The person must be able to work collaboratively with the consultants and TandemSeven management team.
Experience Guidelines:
Bachelors or Advanced degree
Minimum 8 years of experience in sales in IT, design, business or marketing consulting services for F500 companies
Strong business development network required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
As part of TandemSeven's standard employment process, candidates will undergo a complete background check, which may include fingerprinting, prior to an offer being extended. Background checks are conducted by a professional third party firm at no charge to the applicant and include: prior employment verification, education verification, social security trace, criminal background check and motor vehicle records (where required for position).
TandemSeven supports Workforce Diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested parties, please email your resume to David Horvath, Recruiter: DHorvath(at)TandemSeven.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
User Experience Lead; NYC
Hi all-
One of my recruiting pals asked me to help spread the word on this terrific freelance/temp-to-hire UX opportunity. Here goes!
Wanted: Full Time User Experience Lead for Boutique Web 2.0/Application Development Consultancy in New York City
Temp to perm or longterm freelance
Onsite only, fulltime hours (40+ hours/week during regular business hours)
Agency experience preferred
Local NYC candidates only - no offsite/offshore/remote talent
Seeking a temp-to-perm/longterm freelance UX LEAD for a rockin' start up joint with fresh funding located in a hip part of the Village. They specialize in Web 2.0 social applications, Rich Internet Applications, Cloud Computing Apps. Open Source rules the day.
This gig is 60% onsite in Village location; 40% of work done at client site---mostly NYC/NJ, may involve some out of state travel.
THE COMPANY:
The folks who started up this company (I know them personally) are smart, engaging people who thrive in a collaborative, gregarious, thoughtful and innovative environment, and they hope to find someone in a similar vein.
Clients are of the financial services, technology, and/or F100 flavor, as well as smaller, innovative product companies.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The UX Lead is responsible for all aspects of the user-centered design process, from user research through design implementation. You will design, lead, and analyze user research activities and leverage the findings into cohesive site architectures, wireframes, and functional specification documentation for web sites and applications. You will collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, designers, and developers to create the best possible user interactions and task flows while being mindful of key branding and marketing concerns.
Responsibilities:
* Design, lead, and analyze user research and usability testing initiatives
* Develop personas and scenarios to inform the design process
* Strategize with client and team regarding task analysis and task completion user flows
* Create content hierarchies, site maps and navigational models that are aligned with the defined, and/or expected, user experience and business requirements
* Create wireframes that illustrate site layout, navigation, controls, and content prioritization
* Articulate user experience issues and concerns and overall design principles to team members and clients
* Translate complex concepts into interactive experiences through the design and/or implementation of Web site architectures
* Collaborate with designers on visual comps and provide input from an information architecture perspective
* Focus on HCI and user centered design principles and uses these elements as foundation for design solutions and informational approach
* Consult on any changes to information flow during site build
Qualifications:
* Experience in Information Architecture, User Experience Architecture, Site Maps, Wireframes, Usability Testing, User Research Plans
* 7-10+ years of professional experience as an Information Architect, User-Experience Architect, or Interaction Designer (agency experience preferred)
* Ability to use CS/InDesign for wireframes, sitemaps, etc.
* Ability to lead user-centered design initiatives from inception through implementation
* Ability to collaborate with designers, strategists, managers, and technologists
* Ability to communicate design rationale to internal team as well as clients
* Ability to address user needs in the context of business goals, branding, and requirements
* Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios
* Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Preferred:
* BS/BA required; related field preferred
* 4+ years related professional experience working on high-volume content sites
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:
You'll be needed across many stages of concurrently-running projects: from conceptual stage and UX assessment, to heavy duty hands-on wireframe, sitemap work in InDesign/CS3, as well as ability to write functional specs and participate in user research/persona creation. Should be comfortable doing all stages of UX, with a special ability to juggle projects across stages.
Projects need: Application design, site redesign, UX assessment of overall project, etc.
TO APPLY, email:
MediaMaverick@live(dot)com
Referral bonus offered for full time placement; please tell a friend!
One of my recruiting pals asked me to help spread the word on this terrific freelance/temp-to-hire UX opportunity. Here goes!
Wanted: Full Time User Experience Lead for Boutique Web 2.0/Application Development Consultancy in New York City
Temp to perm or longterm freelance
Onsite only, fulltime hours (40+ hours/week during regular business hours)
Agency experience preferred
Local NYC candidates only - no offsite/offshore/remote talent
Seeking a temp-to-perm/longterm freelance UX LEAD for a rockin' start up joint with fresh funding located in a hip part of the Village. They specialize in Web 2.0 social applications, Rich Internet Applications, Cloud Computing Apps. Open Source rules the day.
This gig is 60% onsite in Village location; 40% of work done at client site---mostly NYC/NJ, may involve some out of state travel.
THE COMPANY:
The folks who started up this company (I know them personally) are smart, engaging people who thrive in a collaborative, gregarious, thoughtful and innovative environment, and they hope to find someone in a similar vein.
Clients are of the financial services, technology, and/or F100 flavor, as well as smaller, innovative product companies.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The UX Lead is responsible for all aspects of the user-centered design process, from user research through design implementation. You will design, lead, and analyze user research activities and leverage the findings into cohesive site architectures, wireframes, and functional specification documentation for web sites and applications. You will collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, designers, and developers to create the best possible user interactions and task flows while being mindful of key branding and marketing concerns.
Responsibilities:
* Design, lead, and analyze user research and usability testing initiatives
* Develop personas and scenarios to inform the design process
* Strategize with client and team regarding task analysis and task completion user flows
* Create content hierarchies, site maps and navigational models that are aligned with the defined, and/or expected, user experience and business requirements
* Create wireframes that illustrate site layout, navigation, controls, and content prioritization
* Articulate user experience issues and concerns and overall design principles to team members and clients
* Translate complex concepts into interactive experiences through the design and/or implementation of Web site architectures
* Collaborate with designers on visual comps and provide input from an information architecture perspective
* Focus on HCI and user centered design principles and uses these elements as foundation for design solutions and informational approach
* Consult on any changes to information flow during site build
Qualifications:
* Experience in Information Architecture, User Experience Architecture, Site Maps, Wireframes, Usability Testing, User Research Plans
* 7-10+ years of professional experience as an Information Architect, User-Experience Architect, or Interaction Designer (agency experience preferred)
* Ability to use CS/InDesign for wireframes, sitemaps, etc.
* Ability to lead user-centered design initiatives from inception through implementation
* Ability to collaborate with designers, strategists, managers, and technologists
* Ability to communicate design rationale to internal team as well as clients
* Ability to address user needs in the context of business goals, branding, and requirements
* Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios
* Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Preferred:
* BS/BA required; related field preferred
* 4+ years related professional experience working on high-volume content sites
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:
You'll be needed across many stages of concurrently-running projects: from conceptual stage and UX assessment, to heavy duty hands-on wireframe, sitemap work in InDesign/CS3, as well as ability to write functional specs and participate in user research/persona creation. Should be comfortable doing all stages of UX, with a special ability to juggle projects across stages.
Projects need: Application design, site redesign, UX assessment of overall project, etc.
TO APPLY, email:
MediaMaverick@live(dot)com
Referral bonus offered for full time placement; please tell a friend!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
SVP, Director Consumer Insights (Business Intelligence) - NY - $250k
Company: Publicly traded, highly successful cable TV & communications provider
Location: Upstate, NY
Title: SVP, Director Consumer Insights (Business Intelligence)
Salary: $250k
Consumer Insights are critical and central to the effective development of holistic multi-channel communications planning and strategy development. Reporting into Chief Client Services Officer, this position will lead a 3 to 5 person team of consumer insight specialists who are responsible for identifying and developing relevant consumer & connection insights that inform and drive the development integrated communications strategies. Although this function is similar to the account planning function within an advertising agency, the focus is on insights that drive communication and connection planning rather than message or brand strategy. Although understanding the impact of channel and context on messaging and the brand ‘experience’ will also be important factors in designing effective communication strategies. Part of this person’s role will be focused on client-specific initiatives, part on new business, and part on thought leadership. Duties & Responsibilities:• As the “Insight Advocate”, this person will be responsible for evangelizing the power of Insights across the agency by conducting hands on training sessions.• Proactively identify and assess consumer research opportunities and methodologies.• Act as gatekeeper of all research tools and best practice protocols.• Responsible for the design and execution of creative research projects (qualitative and quantitative).• Oversee the development and management of Consumer Insights team resources.• Spearhead the integration with other agency strategic resources including the Data Insights and Analysis team and creative strategy teams.• Manage the generation of white papers and POVs for agency and public circulation. • Represent the agency POV at key conferences.
Requirements:• Deep understanding of the critical role that consumer insight can play in a media agency environment.• Experience generating and publishing thought pieces and white papers.• Expertise in design and implementation of both qualitative and quantitative consumer/marketing research.• Knowledgeable of media research tools & techniques e.g. syndicated research such as MRI and Simmons, online research techniques and tools.• Excellent presentation skills; able to present to C-level clients when needed• Proven collaborator.• Curious and passionate about people, communications, media, brands and behaviors. Relentless in pursuit of powerful insights.• Creative and business-minded, able to envision innovative marketing solutions that map to key business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience: • MBA preferred; Bachelor’s Degree.• 10+ years in consumer insight field; can be a combination of advertising/media agency, research company, client research department, or other relevant organization,• Proven knowledge of, and passion for digital; minimum 5 years of experience analyzing and tracking digital behaviors and channels.• Minimum of 2 years experience working across the full range of digital and non-digital communication channels and platforms.
Location: Upstate, NY
Title: SVP, Director Consumer Insights (Business Intelligence)
Salary: $250k
Consumer Insights are critical and central to the effective development of holistic multi-channel communications planning and strategy development. Reporting into Chief Client Services Officer, this position will lead a 3 to 5 person team of consumer insight specialists who are responsible for identifying and developing relevant consumer & connection insights that inform and drive the development integrated communications strategies. Although this function is similar to the account planning function within an advertising agency, the focus is on insights that drive communication and connection planning rather than message or brand strategy. Although understanding the impact of channel and context on messaging and the brand ‘experience’ will also be important factors in designing effective communication strategies. Part of this person’s role will be focused on client-specific initiatives, part on new business, and part on thought leadership. Duties & Responsibilities:• As the “Insight Advocate”, this person will be responsible for evangelizing the power of Insights across the agency by conducting hands on training sessions.• Proactively identify and assess consumer research opportunities and methodologies.• Act as gatekeeper of all research tools and best practice protocols.• Responsible for the design and execution of creative research projects (qualitative and quantitative).• Oversee the development and management of Consumer Insights team resources.• Spearhead the integration with other agency strategic resources including the Data Insights and Analysis team and creative strategy teams.• Manage the generation of white papers and POVs for agency and public circulation. • Represent the agency POV at key conferences.
Requirements:• Deep understanding of the critical role that consumer insight can play in a media agency environment.• Experience generating and publishing thought pieces and white papers.• Expertise in design and implementation of both qualitative and quantitative consumer/marketing research.• Knowledgeable of media research tools & techniques e.g. syndicated research such as MRI and Simmons, online research techniques and tools.• Excellent presentation skills; able to present to C-level clients when needed• Proven collaborator.• Curious and passionate about people, communications, media, brands and behaviors. Relentless in pursuit of powerful insights.• Creative and business-minded, able to envision innovative marketing solutions that map to key business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience: • MBA preferred; Bachelor’s Degree.• 10+ years in consumer insight field; can be a combination of advertising/media agency, research company, client research department, or other relevant organization,• Proven knowledge of, and passion for digital; minimum 5 years of experience analyzing and tracking digital behaviors and channels.• Minimum of 2 years experience working across the full range of digital and non-digital communication channels and platforms.
Interested? Please send resume to: HireTalent@comcast.net
At this time, company cannot offer visa sponsorship
No remote, offsite or offshore talent
No agencies please
Relocation packages available
Referral Bonu$: Refer a great candidate to HireTalent & if he can successfully place this person in a full time position, you may qualify to receive a $500 thank you referral bonus!
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