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User Interface Designer, Omgeo
Sep 19 05
Source: SigIA
Omgeo is seeking a UI Designer to design and implement UI, information architecture and usability. No relocation budget is in place, so only for those within commuting distance of downtown Boston Massachusetts.
User Interface Designer
Omgeo (A Thomson Financial Company)
Boston, MA
The Role
The User Interface Designer applies detailed knowledge of usability standards, design principles, user needs, and user behavior to ensure that all user interfaces to Omgeo applications are of high quality, extremely usable, and consistent across all products. This role consists primarily of a combination of research and analysis, UI design and specification, building organizational standards/guidelines around UI design, and training/mentoring.
The Design & Analysis Team is a part of the Business Analysis function within Omgeo Product Management.
Responsibilities
Develop conceptual models, storyboards, wire frames, prototypes, and detailed UI design requirements/specifications for web-based client-facing applications based on client requirements and usability studies.
Research, analyze, and document user needs and behaviors as required to inform the UI design.
Work with Marketing staff to integrate branding standards/ requirements into UI design.
Work with Technology staff to ensure design can meet technical constraints for applications that generally require interactions around large amounts of data and the ability to paint screens and process quickly.
Work cross functionality to develop standards/guidelines that result in a consistent look and feel for all of Omgeos products.
Review and evaluate Omgeos existing user interfaces.
Establish UI Design Guidelines and Best Practices for Omgeo applications.
Provide training/mentoring on current UI design techniques, standards, and principles.
Communicate UI design direction throughout Product Management and Business Analysis.
Serve as a consulting resource on all user experience issues.
Develop and maintain an awareness of both competitive and partner products user interfaces.
Remain current on UI Design techniques, standards, and principles.
Qualifications
5+ years professional user interface design experience with excellent knowledge of interface design processes, standards, and best practices for web distributed applications.
Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors or related field, or demonstrated job related experience and success.
Demonstrated ability to develop user interface standards, create prototypes, produce detailed specifications, and deliver on requirements.
Demonstrated ability to train/mentor others by sharing knowledge and understanding.
Familiarity with current usability research, theories, and methodologies.
Experience with techniques for role-based analysis and design of dynamic user interfaces.
Demonstrated flexibility and practicality in applying user interface design principles and methodologies in a business environment.
Experience in the Financial Services Industry a major plus. Understanding of the securities markets. Knowledge of Institutional trade processing (including Electronic Trade Confirmation, Matching, Straight Through Processing (STP), and current industry initiatives).
Contact Paul Ferrari, paul_at_usrcrt.com.