Sr. Human Factors Engineer - Information Architect/Interaction Designer

Are you looking for a fast moving, creative environment where you can use your expertise to develop and market cutting-edge interactive and digital products?

YP is one of the largest local search, media and advertising companies in North America. The company creates local search and advertising products that encourage consumers to discover and engage with local businesses across online, print and mobile platforms. YP's suite of local offerings includes its flagship products YP.com, YP Local Ad Network, the popular YPmobile app and The YP Real Yellow Pages®, the largest print directory in the world by advertising revenue. YP.com, which attracts over 30 million monthly online unique visitors, is also accessed by millions of users each month via the mobile web.

The YP(SM) Local Ad Network helps advertisers grow their business and distributes ads to a distinguished list of top publishers. YP's wide range of local ad products such as premium listings, performance-based advertising, direct mail and search engine marketing provides advertisers an opportunity to increase their presence among consumers who are looking for a local business. YP's advertising products address the diverse needs of nearly a million local businesses and help drive tens of billions of dollars in local commerce annually.

YP products are backed by one of the industry's largest local advertising sales forces made up of several thousand media consultants and other resellers.

Join our dedicated and talented team of individuals all focused on creating the best products in the marketplace. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Sr. Human Factors Engineer in our Glendale, CA offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Work as a chief user advocate on each project team responsible for promoting user needs while integrating recommendations of the project team and translating business and user requirements into a workable, efficient solution.
• Work within the Consumer Products group to plan, develop, and perform user research and usability activities (including heuristic evaluations, usability testing and other testing methods) across YELLOWPAGES.COM consumer products,
• Responsible for researching, designing, and documenting user interfaces and features
• Production and maintenance of Information Architecture deliverables such as wireframes, personas, site maps, task flows, etc.
• Responsible for innovative information organization structures, interaction designs, page-level content organization, and navigation
• Work within a multidisciplinary group of stakeholders, project managers, engineers, and designers to refine and transform user needs into usable user interfaces.
• Reports to Associate Director, Human Factors

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Human Factors, HCI, Cognitive Psychology or related discipline.
• Interest in user research/usability testing methodologies and user-centered design
• Experience with planning and execution of usability testing strategies
• 1-2 years experience in information architecture/user interface design and relevant application (Visio, Illustrator, etc.) and design process expertise
• Expertise in information architecture deliverables including wireframes and site maps
• Knowledge of general user interface design guidelines, usability engineering methods
• Excellent collaborative, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent multi tasking skills

Education Requirement: 

• Master’s Degree in Human Factors, HCI or related discipline preferred, although those with comparable work experience considered.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits including a matching 401(k), bonuses, and a casual yet high-energy work environment. Send us your resume today.

YP LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V 
Notice to Recruiting Agencies: search firms, headhunters or consulting firms. All unsolicited resumes sent to an YP LLC email address, to an employee of YP LLC, or to our resume database will be considered property of YP LLC, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fee associated with such resume. Permission to send resumes may only be granted in writing by YP LLC. We are not accepting additional recruiting service providers at this time. Thank you for your interest in working with YP LLC.

We're looking for a talented and motivated user experience architect to join our team here at Sullivan. This is a great opportunity to become a key member of a thriving, growing and innovative digital creative team. You will contribute vision to the evolution of a diverse range of well-known clients such as American Express, Duke University and Linkedin.

Candidates should have a deep understanding of the digital world in all of its forms and be inspired by the possibilities that emerge from collaboration between design and technology. Ideally you will be a systems thinker who loves to understand how related things and work together as a whole.

You will be working closely with Creative Directors, Writers, Strategists and Designers to concept and execute compelling, engaging, user focused, digital experiences across all digital media: web, mobile, app, social media and beyond.

Responsibilities

- Conduct user research and analysis

- Perform audits and reviews of websites and other digital applications

- Develop user personas and scenarios

- Create conceptual user experience prototypes

- Develop detailed, annotated wireframes, site maps and user flows

- Help plan and conduct user testing

Ideal Candidate would have:

-3+ years of experience in planning and architecting compelling web and mobile user experiences

-In-depth understanding of user-centric design and usability principles

-Deep understanding of the technologies that run websites and mobile applications

-Demonstrated competency with wireframing and prototyping tools

-An understanding of web, search and social media analytics

-Analytical, creative ideas and the ability to clearly articulate them both orally and in writing

In addition to being an exceptional information architect, you must be able to create a range of concepts for multiple projects simultaneously, and work closely with clients. You must be self-motivated, be willing and able to work in a team structure, and be pleasant.

When you work at Experient, you work for a company that is a leader in integrated meeting and event solutions. We provide world class service to thousands of events each year. What makes us truly unique? We are the only company that can creatively and conveniently engineer and fully integrate the total event experience – one that is distinct, memorable and efficient and drives bottom line results to meet our client’s goals.

We have gathered the most experienced minds in the industry into one company. Experient is setting a new standard for the event industry. Our unique, centrally-managed total solution structure provides our clients with unparalleled insights and solutions to create the perfect total event experience.

Our Vision: Perfecting the event experience.

Our Mission: Helping bring people together to drive business.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Frederick, MD office for a UI/UX Programmer!

 The UI Programmer position is responsible for building and maintaining front-end features for our web-based software applications. The UI Programmer will work closely with the Design Services manager, project managers, software developers and testers to achieve this outcome within an agile software development framework

We are passionate about our products and the evolving technologies we use to build them. The UI Programmer will need to share our passion for craftsmanship in software design and development and continuous improvement in the techniques, tools and languages we use; as well as have an appreciation for business objectives and delivering superior, innovative software solutions.

Job Responsibilities include: Work on UI implementation (EventXL) with client-facing teams – project managers and developers. Pair with Designers and Developers to ensure sound and efficient approach to development. Actively seek and suggest better ways of doing things. Keep up to date with latest technologies, trends and standards (blogs, training), and disseminating to others. Analyze the user experience and look for ways to improve it. Analyze user feedback and deliver functionality that will meet their needs. Ensure compliance with UI and Accessibility Standards

Minimum Skills and Qualifications: Experience with Agile methodology and working within agile methodology and working within Agile development teams. Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines. Strong understanding of web standards, accessibility (WCAG1/2) and usability. Understanding of basic principles of graphic design and web-based typography. Successful candidate will have good visual skills. Strong understanding of XHTML and HTML5. Ability to hand-code.  Extensive knowledge of CSS; including CSS3, CSS-driven layout, experience with UI development tools such as Firebug. Working Knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery. Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility, with a strong knowledge of all supported browsers. (IE 7+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) Understanding of web graphics and ability to use Adobe image-editing products: Fireworks, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator. Familiarity with Visual Studio and the .Net development environment. Strong written and verbal communications skills BA/BS in Computer Science or related discipline. 3+ years of UI / HTML programming experience. 1+ years working with ASP.Net

Physical Requirements: Normal color acuity (no color blindness.) Ability to use touch devices – screen, tablet, smartphone. Ability to use standard computer equipment (keyboard, mouse/trackball)

Experient offers excellent benefits package including medical, prescription, dental and vision plans in addition to generous paid time off. To be considered for this opportunity and view the complete job description, please click here: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1506841

Resumes will only be considered for this position when applying through the link.

UX Designer  

The UX Designer will support SAY’s internal applications and publishing management systems.  We seek an experienced, full-time designer to work in a highly collaborative environment with other skilled software professionals to deliver exceptional software and tools to help SAY improve the way it does business.
 
You will be designing top user experiences, working side by side with product managers and engineers as they  take your vision, and specific interaction design details, and build world-class custom software products.   We seek someone who won't be satisfied until they understand our business challenges and enjoys working on agile software teams.  You must have high attention to the detail and can operate efficiently and effectively given limited oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Define and innovate user interfaces and interaction styles which result in improved user productivity
• Develop great wireframes and sitemaps to articulate the product design and vision to product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders
• Have the ability to scale wireframes from low to hi-fi when necessary
• Can visually communicate concepts and designs in a variety of ways – whatever is most appropriate
• Can design and run usability evaluations with diverse user groups (internal and external)
• Willing to own the user interface, related features, and actively participate in product definition and user story development with a team of product managers and engineers

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience as a UX Designer working on a team delivering web applications (not just web sites!)
• Mastery of at least one design communication tool such as Visio, OmniGraffle, Google Drawing, Photoshop, etc.
• Understanding of basic web-based and client/server architecture, including how systems interface with each other
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Passion for user experience and designing/building great products
• A knack for transaction-heavy apps and can offer good ideas on how to evolve workflow
• Demonstrated ability to design user experiences that your team members can readily turn into products
• Ability to design and run effective usability evaluations
• You can context-switch between projects
• Direct experience with Agile software development practices.
• You have a college degree

About SAY:

SAY is a global media company that helps passionate, independent content creators publish, build an audience, and earn a living.

The power to shape opinion is shifting from established media to individuals with real expertise and enthusiasm. SAY is accelerating this shift by delivering publishing technology and media services to influential creators and passion-based communities across key consumer interest areas such as Style, Living, Food, and Tech. Drawing on expertise in social publishing, distribution and authentic digital marketing, the SAY team helps today's leading online voices and top consumer brands engage with more than 400 million people around the world.

Based in San Francisco, California, SAY Media is in 11 markets in four countries, and has over 350 employees worldwide. Recently listed at #11 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, SAY is comprised of an eclectic group of thinkers and doers focused on building the modern media company, bridging technical, creative, and business disciplines.

Engineering at SAY: https://vimeo.com/38253131

We are looking for a supremely professional, experienced and talented UX/UI designer to join our creative team.

You must have at least 5 years experience in a variety of interaction design areas, including web, user interface, mobile and product design. The ideal candidate will also have traditional agency experience, a truly impressive portfolio and a great attitude.

The successful candidate who will earn a seat at our table will be able to conceptualize ideas, effectively communicate with clients, and lead client meetings. And when you roll up your sleeves to get some work done, lights will flicker and thunder and lightning will be witnessed as a testament to your Omnigraffle sorcery. 

This is a tough position. Make no mistake: if you like to show up at 10 and leave by 4, click onward to the next job posting. This is all about hard work, blowing clients away, exceeding expectations daily, developing kick-ass products, and most importantly, having fun all day long. You need to know how to read a client's expectations and apply your experience and awareness of all things modern to your proposed designs.

This is a full-time position that must be performed on site at our office in Irvine, CA. No telecommuting or showing up for a few days a week.

** Direct candidates only, no recruiters, third parties or agencies. **

Responsibilities

- Elicit user interaction requirements for all types of software systems.

- Create, maintain and evangelize the UI Style Guidelines within the company and for clients.

- Accomplish your objectives through various usability methodologies, task analysis, storyboarding, contextual analysis, user testing and adherence to industry guidelines.

- Lead client presentations to review and pitch designs, and obtain constructive feedback in order to deliver high-quality products.

- Apply your expertise of the latest web technologies to design state-of-the-art systems that blow clients away.

Specific Skills and Requirements

- BA in Design or equivalent work experience

- REAL experience working in a traditional agency or consultative capacity

- 5 years experience in interaction design

- Experience with touchscreen devices (beyond tablets and phones)

- Experience designing mobile apps

- Experience designing web-based applications, including working knowledge of HTML & CSS

- A deep love/hate relationship with the Adobe products

- Ability to roughly sketch out an idea better than a 10-year-old (but drawing skills are not required)

- Outstanding creativity

- Ability to solve real problems through effective designs

- Perfect spelling. Yes, it counts, and you will be tested.

- Succinct and effective communications skills. Make us swoon.

Apply via email to jobs@usability.pro

Submission Details

It's important that we get to know how well you can pitch something. So start with yourself. Don't just send us a resume; no one cares, even if you have one of those fancy new infographics. Just tell us in plain English how you can help us delight our customers and grow our business. Mention experience with touch-screen, mobile and user interface work or anything else you think we should know. 

Take two examples from your awesome portfolio and give us the skinny for each: what kind of project it was, how you kicked ass, and how it all came together.

About Usability.Pro

Usability.Pro is a high-energy, product design and development studio in Irvine, California. We transform consumer electronics, medical devices, enterprise software and mobile apps into products that people enjoy using.

We are a dynamic group of individuals who work as a team. If you're looking for politics, water cooler talk, your next date, email chains, "mandatory" meetings and any other corporate office bs, then you may as well move along; you won't fit in.

About Us

Garrigan Lyman is a no-doors-and-walls digital creative agency. Designers, developers, writers, strategists, and account teams working side-by-side to create something unique and remarkable, infused by a two-decade heritage of digital agency leadership.

It starts with a high bar; to lift every brand, be it Fortune or future 500, through the art of beautiful disruption. We get there by a strategic process we call WHAT, IF, WOW; discovering the essence of what is and reimagining what could be. And we surround it with a promise to our clients that whatever we do together, it will be a humoungously great experience all the way.

We are compelled to bring extraordinary work to life. And we are committed to using truth and technology to build fully-engaged brands.

General Description:

The user experience architect collaborates with cross-functional teams through user-centered design (UCD) activities, blending business and user goals to create the ideal online experience for our clients. Working with an interactive project manager, strategist, art director, and technical lead, the user experience architect participates throughout the project process and is responsible for the final user experience strategy and associated tactics. The user experience architect greatly influences the direction of a wide variety of interactive project types, such as interactive storytelling, consumer product and e-commerce experiences, web applications, and information portals. The user experience architect will evangelize and promote UCD methodology and best practices.

Essential Functions:

Project Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team and client to understand and document project requirements while advocating for the user.
• Plan and conduct stakeholder interviews with clients, representative users, and/or subject matter experts to identify essential business objectives and user requirements.
• Collaborate with interactive project manager to propose a UCD framework for the project, including scope of research activities, budget, and time frame within the overall project plan.
• Create and maintain all user experience deliverables (may include comparative and competitive research, content analysis, persona creation / user and audience profiles, user scenarios, use cases, business process and task flow diagrams, site maps, classification schemes, detailed wireframes and interaction flows, and/or prototyping mock-ups).
• Collaborate with art director and development lead on interaction design solutions and prototypes.
• Collaborate with copywriter on content strategy and messaging as appropriate.
• Present and review proposed user experience (UX) strategy and definition documents at internal review and client meetings. Present decisions and alternate solutions based on human factors and user research, web analytics, and industry best practices.
• Conduct contextual research and usability studies to evaluate existing interactive products. Analyze data and produce reports based on this research. Work with a usability specialist as appropriate.
• Analyze and translate study results and user needs into a user experience strategy for web and interactive products.
• Assist in the identification of success metrics used to evaluate proposed solutions.

UX Practice

• Collaborate with peers to fully integrate UCD methods into every project and build the UX practice.
• Evangelize and promote UCD standards and best practices internally and externally via shared online resources, portfolio case studies, workshops, and UX community involvement. Serve as a UX consulting resource within the company.
• Represent UX in the sales process. Collaborate with the leadership and sales team on new proposals, UX service offerings, and other UX advocacy events.
• Collaborate with contract UX team members as needed on projects. Contracted roles may include supporting user experience architects, usability engineers, or others as defined by the project scope.

Job Skills:

• Ability to understand client goals/objectives and make recommendations to design/transform interactive products to meet them
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills; can present concisely and effectively. Ability to defend design decisions with industry and academic user research
• Excellent analytic ability, especially with regard to observation of user behavior
• The ability to think abstractly and creatively and apply good design principles
• Effective problem-solving skills, specifically the ability to assess situations, evaluate options, and make decisions / draw conclusions
• Ability to think on the fly and propose usability methods to handle situations that occur outside the normal course of design
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following research methods: ethnographic research, usability testing, participatory design, focus groups, surveys, expert evaluation, or web data analytics (e.g., conversion analysis)

Technical Experience in the Following Areas:

• Proficient in paper and digital prototyping through the use of tools such as AxureRP, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Illustrator (additional wireframing and prototyping tools a plus)
• Basic foundation in website production concepts (e.g., XHTML, XML, CSS, AJAX, Flash, AIR, etc.)
• Understanding of common administrative and back-end tools in the interactive domain (e.g., content management systems, data reporting, e-commerce, search)
• Familiarity with web analytics, clickstream analysis, and A/B testing

Knowledge Requirements (Education/Experience):

• Typically requires a MS/BS/BA in human-computer interaction or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a user experience/information architect in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Interactive web agency experience and industry leadership highly desired
• REQUIRED: strong portfolio that includes examples of user research methods and results, translation of those results into proposed UX solutions, persona creation, use cases and task flow diagrams, site maps, detailed wireframes, and your own original/creative UX documents

About Corbis

Corbis is an online creative resource for advertising, marketing and media professionals, providing a comprehensive selection of photography, illustration, footage, typefaces, and rights clearance services. Through its family of web sites Corbis, Corbis Motion, Veer, and GreenLight, the company helps the creative community make distinctive advertising and publishing for the Internet, magazines, newspapers, books, television, and films. Corbis is based in downtown Seattle, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia that serve more than 50 countries.

About the UX Team

The Corbis UX Team is a nimble, extremely talented group of in-house designers who collaborate to provide user-centered designs, including information architecture, task diagramming, prototyping, interaction designs, and visual designs. Our team has worked on both web, software, and mobile applications in their over a decade of experience in successful online design. Our team is open, collaborative, lacks ego, and loves to tackle new initiatives through team brainstorming and white-boarding. In short, we are a little bit scrappy and nerdy, we love sharpies, and we fear boredom, so we work quickly and balance multiple complex projects. Our projects are not “easy”, and you will learn the joy of being thorough and multi-talented.

About the Position

Corbis is accepting applications for a highly-curious Sr. User Experience Designer with 5 or more years of relevant experience. This special someone will help define and refine the user interface of our global e-commerce web sites. They will explore and evaluate user-interface designs, translating business requirements and design concepts into detailed visual and interaction design specifications for software development and implementation. And, they will love it!

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