We are currently seeking an Interaction Designer who will take leadership in design-focused client engagements. The ideal candidate will have previous consulting experience with a track record of delivering compelling solutions on-time and on-budget. Because our work is focused on web-based and client-based software applications, the position requires deep experience with interaction design. Your portfolio should reflect extensive experience wireframing and documenting screen-level interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluating client's functional and business requirements.
• Conducting primary and secondary research to evaluate user needs.
• Performing usability inspections of existing system and conducting competitive research.
• Developing information architecture, system vocabulary, task flows, navigation systems, and detailed wireframe layouts.
• Documenting screen-level interactions.
• Presenting and justifying designs to clients.
• Developing paper prototypes for early user testing.
• Creating project-specific user experience guidelines that assist clients in making future design decisions.
• Working with content writers, visual designers, and software developers to ensure a smooth transition of the user-centered design into development.

Job Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in complex web application interaction design.
• Education in user-centered design (UCD) or ability to display a formal understanding of UCD theory and practice.
• Experience designing and conducting usability studies.
• Ability to blend both user goals and business goals in creating an effective interactive experience.
• Working knowledge of browser-based technology constraints/capabilities (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, Flash).
• Experience with a range of software development practices, including agile and use-case based methods.
• Superlative oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working directly with clients in a consulting role, including leading client meetings.
• Working knowledge of visual design tools (e.g. Visio).
• You will need access to a car to drive to client meetings on a regular basis, but will be reimbursed for mileage

Attributes

• Enjoy working independently.
• Ability to focus and multi-task in time-sensitive environment.
• Able to manage both usability and design projects.
• Enjoys small office atmosphere and takes pride and ownership in work environment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to: careers@blinkinteractive.com. Resumes must include URLs to current work that demonstrates proficiency in interaction design for software applications (rich internet applications and/or desktop applications).

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