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User Experience/Interface Designer, Kansas State University
Oct 14 05
Source: CHI-Jobs
Kansas State University (K-State) is seeking applicants for the position of User Experience/Interface Designer (Systems Coordinator) for the Office of Mediated Education (OME). The User Experience/Interface Designer works closely with the Mediated Education Director, Application Development Manager, OME staff, and K-State faculty and staff in the gathering of specifications, designing and prototyping of web application interfaces; and the development of multimedia projects for OME and other units on campus.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related area
Experience designing usable interfaces for dynamic web applications and websites
Portfolio that shows prototyping/storyboarding, page layout and graphic design skills
Experience with usability testing and updating interfaces based on identified issues
Demonstrated experience in a complicated, fast-paced, IT environment, including project organization, management and time management skills
Ability to organize and design Information Architecture across entire systems
Experience with HTML and CSS standards and their effects on cross-platform and browser compatibility.
Experience working with Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Flash, Office, Visio or equivalent software for communicating prototypes and designs
Demonstrated experience designing and applying usability standards and ADA requirements
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with peer professionals
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Hands-on HTML and CSS coding experience
Experience working with adult educators to develop quality web-based educational interactions
Supervisory experience in a technical environment
Ability to identify and recommend emerging multimedia technologies
Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
User Experience/Interface Designer Responsibilities
The User Experience/Interface Designer will work with full-time and student employees to create, present, test and maintain user interfaces, web sites, and multimedia presentation projects for OME and on-campus units as assigned, and will report to the Assistant Director of Mediated Education.
Responsibilities include:
· Creating prototypes and conducting meetings during the specification and design phase of the development of user-interface designs for incorporating new features in existing systems or moderate to complex new, web-based applications or websites. Expected skills include task analysis and other activities to capture and apply user requirements from faculty and staff, and defining and communicating user interface design specifications to application and web development staff, by working closely with web developers and graphic designers to illustrate the user interface design specifications. The ability to communicate design ideas through HTML or other visual design tools such as Illustrator, Freehand, or Flash is required.
· Working with OME application and web developers to update and improve existing interfaces.
· Present design ideas by making presentations to OME staff, K-State faculty/staff, students, and University guests based on gathered specifications, as well as demonstrate and promote the developed applications.
· Create and deliver demonstrations and encourage the use of good interaction design to enhance web-based instruction at KSU. Excellent interactive communication skills will be of the highest importance. The successful candidate must be able to explain technology to a variety of audiences. This will include training and support of tools and interfaces that are created to assist instructors in developing educational content for web-based delivery.
Supervision of the graphic designers and technical writers, student web development team, including HTML developers, will be delegated to this position as projects warrant. Duties include helping manage and coordinate OME web development projects, special projects as assigned, presentation material, and multimedia projects.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, portfolio, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to:
Search Committee (UID)
158 College Court
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Electronic portfolios and resumes are encouraged and should be submitted to theresa3@k-state.edu.
Candidates selected for interviews will be required to give a 10-15 minute presentation. Your presentation should exhibit your abilities and how they relate to higher education.
For a full listing of benefits please visit www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits/unclass.pdf
Screening of applicants will begin October 31, 2005.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Paid for by Kansas State University.