Product Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing user interaction models, workflows and user interfaces
• Integrating internal and external product design into a cohesive user experience
• Creating prototypes and authoring detailed interaction specifications
• Working with user experience researchers to design and observe usability studies
• Translating usability and field research findings into design improvements
• Working with visual designers to improve and refine product visual design and consistency
• Successfully communicating conceptual ideas and design rationale

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors or computer science or related field
• At least 5+ years of experience leading large design efforts and coordinating project teams of 4 or more members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Mastery of user interaction design skills
• Familiarity with field and lab-based usability research methodologies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus
• Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems
• Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and be able to put ideas into a tangible form
• Familiarity with the Windows and/or Macintosh Human Interface Guidelines a plus