Senior Usability Engineer/User Experience Consultant
We are currently seeking a Senior Usability Engineer to apply a wide range of user-centered design methodologies and cognitive psychology concepts while analyzing user interface issues and end-user preferences. The ideal candidate will have previous consulting experience with a track record of delivering compelling research findings and recommendations on-time and on-budget.
Responsibilities
- Leading usability studies, including all planning and execution.
- Analyzing usability findings and preparing usability reports and presentations for clients, as well as editing video highlights from usability testing sessions.
- Meeting with clients and potential clients to propose evaluations and usability research methods.
- Delivering findings that ensure the usability and effectiveness of interfaces for their intended users.
- Advocating for users while understanding the business goals of clients.
Qualifications
- Formal education in usability engineering or equivalent hands-on experience to demonstrate an understanding of Usability theory, methods, and practice.
- Several years of experience designing and conducting usability studies.
- Experience in user interface design for websites, software, and/or web-based applications.
- A strong business sense and the ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
- Excellent presentation, oral communication, and writing skills.
- Proven ability to design and communicate potential solutions to observed user interface problems.
- A high comfort level with computer hardware and experience with lab and testing equipment set up.
- Working knowledge of video editing techniques.
- A working knowledge of browser-based technology constraints/capabilities (e.g. HTML, JavaScript, Flash).
- You will need access to a car to drive to client meetings on a regular basis, but will be reimbursed for mileage
Attributes
- Enjoys working independently.
- Ability to focus and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.
- 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.
