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UE/ID Intern, Punchcut
Sep 28 05
Source: SigIA
Punchcut (http://www.punchcut.com), a San Francisco-based interface design firm specializing in web, software and mobile applications, is looking for a UE/ID Intern. This is a paid position. The job description follows:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Punchcut is looking for a User Experience/Interaction Design Intern to join our User Experience team. The UE/ID Intern should have a strong understanding of the user-centered design process and be equally comfortable working independently and alongside other design team members. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, along with solid visual presentation skills. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand project requirements and promote user-centered design at all phases of the development process
- Review and assess existing web sites or web-based applications with respect to common usability principles and best practices and provide actionable recommendations for improvements leading to a more usable, useful and desirable user experience
- Create personas, scenarios, taxonomies, workflows, site maps and schematics describing page-level templates and components Work with visual designers and developers to evaluate the feasibility of proposed solutions
- Write user interface specifications that capture proposed designs in detail
- Assist senior members of the UE team as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of industry or equivalent academic experience designing usable interfaces for web sites and web-based applications, software products and/or mobile applications
- Education in Human Computer Interaction, Design, Human Factors or ability to display formal understanding of design and HCI theory and practice
- Understanding of technologies used to build web-based solutions (HTML, DHTML, Javascript, Flash, etc.)
- Working experience with appropriate design tools including Visio, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. as they relate to documenting site architecture, navigation, interaction flows, page-level feature and functionality
- Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Visual design &/or coding skills a plus
- Experience in mobile space a plus
- Experience performing user research, including developing usability test plans, moderating tests and analyzing results, a plus
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please submit your resume with a portfolio web site to work@punchcut.com. Candidates are strongly encouraged to have an online portfolio for best consideration. Please include "UE/ID Intern"
within the subject field of your email.
This position is located in San Francisco, CA. Only candidates with proper permits to work in the United States can be considered.
Punchcut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.