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Principal UI Designer, AOL
May 22 04
Source: CHI-Jobs
Location: Dulles, VA
Job Title: Principal UI Designer
Company: America Online, Inc
Job Description: Do you want to work on a product used by 30+ million people worldwide? America Online currently is searching for a Principal User Interface Designer to work in our Dulles, VA campus. Candidate will work on any of the following initiatives: Mail and Instant Messaging Applications, People Organization Tools, Safety, Security, and Member Support Initiatives.
Job Requirements: Technical Excellence ·Uses knowledge associated with Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. ·Approximately 4-6 years directly related experience in designing software applications and online and consumer software product interfaces. ·Demonstrates ability to develop new processes and approaches. ·Communicates complex information to a wide variety of individuals and groups. ·Handles questions about complex material easily and persuasively.
·Acts as a recognized and active resource on user interface design issues and computer/human interaction for others in the company. ·Coordinates with development to create solutions or address additional needs for advanced functions.
Creative Excellence ·Applies technical knowledge to determine solutions and solve complex problems. ·Uses extensive background in user interface, product and multimedia design, scripting and knowledge of prototyping and multiple platforms to develop software interfaces. ·Uses experience and analysis to develop creative and innovative solutions. ·Identifies trends that will have an impact on the work unit or particular product and articulates implications. Business Skills ·Functions as a project lead; defines task, resources, and time required to complete a medium to large size project which could involve cross- organizational work groups. ·Presents and makes recommendations on technical issues.
·Maintains solid relationships with key internal and external clients. ·Uses advanced skills to identify and develop new initiatives. ·Actively solicits client feedback to ensure that all activities and deliverables meet expectations.
·Manages projects efficiently and effectively ·Primary user interface consultant for the team; defines guidelines and standards for projects as well as work unit. ·Consults on user interface issues during conceptualization and design phase. ·Leads, trains and guides team of Interface Designers. ·Provides and receives constructive performance feedback ·Communicates and mentors other interface designers.
America Online is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other classification prescribed by applicable law.
Contact Information: Please submit resumes to LeoResumes@aol.com. Please reference Req # 25458BR.