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Director of User Experience, Jersey City
Apr 01 05
Source: SigIA
Director of User Experience:
My client is seeking a Director of User Experience. This position will be based in Jersey City, NJ. Strong people management skills are a MUST (must have directed a team before, preferably of 6-8 people). Additionally, candidates must have had previous budget, hire/fire and performance review responsibilities.
The Director of User Experience is responsible for overseeing the creative and visual design output for my client. Responsibilities include all web properties. A critical aspect of the role is as an evangelist for the discipline of User Experience / Interaction Design. The individual will lead the interactive design, user interface design, information architecture and editorial content groups to ensure a world-class user experience and the
following:
- The proper application of the companies Style Guide and Brand Standards throughout the various online properties
- Delivery of all projects in accordance with project timelines and overall initiative strategy
- Manage and develop the visual design team by defining the vision, direction and goals for the group
- Develop team members by identifying and providing the needed training, coaching and mentoring
- Challenge and innovate new methods of creative execution
- Work closely with business partners to set clear expectations and goals and ensure that deliverables achieve the desired results
- Work in close partnership with lines of business and technology to develop a world class user experience, while executing projects in a quality and cost effective manner.
- Evaluate the best methods to communicate online to customers and, in conjunction with the marketing staff, evaluate results and adjust methodology as needed
- Set project timelines and assign tasks to designers and other creative department personnel
- Responsible for the hiring, managing, training and developing associates on their team.
Required:
- Minimum 10 years in creative or design fields.
- Minimum 4 years in the web/interactive space.
- Experience working in a Creative firm with the ability to design while maintaining a financial perspective.
- Ability to excel in an environment of competing priorities and multiple constituents.
- Strong team player.
- Ability to clearly articulate the thinking behind creative solutions and to communicate successfully with other team members.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Minimum education required - Bachelors degree
Desired:
- Degree in design, ergonomic science or related field.
- Financial Services industry experience
Position is capped at 130,000 per year with excellent bonuses and benefits.
Relocation assistance is available for the right person.
Laura Hunter
Vivid Resources
978-287-0110-office
978-828-9576-cell
978-287-0966-fax
laura.hunter@vividresources.com
http://www.vividresources.com