Who: UpTop
Position: UX Designer
Where: Seattle
What: As a UX Designer, you will create compelling user interface. Collaborate with the development team to propose new solutions to complex user-centered design problems. Clearly articulate design decisions.
We are looking for up and coming user interface/user experience engineers who are interested in working on high quality initiatives from project conception through final delivery.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This individual excels at providing both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement. The candidate will also have extensive experience in a fast paced and innovative development environment. A thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies is a must.
Responsibilities:
Create compelling user interfaces
Collaborate with the development team to propose new solutions to complex user-centered design problems
Produce and articulate design decisions
Provide both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement
Subject matter expert in understanding and designing key mobile design principles and constraints
Embrace the iterative process of design, allowing continual improvements while balancing project delivery timelines
Requirements:
Experience in a fast-paced and innovative development environment.
Knowledge of user-interface prototyping and mockup tools: Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and Fireworks), Interface Builder, OmniGraffle
A thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies
Willingness to learn and expand upon your professional and technical knowledge
Acute analytical skills and superb attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment and interface directly with clients
Online portfolio of user-interface designs, preferably mobile-oriented which highlights your ability to turn ideas into unique, creative designs
Strong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication capability, drawing skills and sketchbook technique
Good written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of one or more mobile platform SDKs (iOS, Android, HTML5) as well as platform standard interface controls and design
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interaction Design, New Media Design, or related design field
