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Oct 19 05
Source: CHI-Jobs
User Interface/Interaction Designer
Hillcrest Laboratories
Rockville, MD
www.hillcrestlabs.com
How to apply: Send resume to jobs@hillcrestlabs.com noting CHI User Interface in subject line.
Questions? Attn Diana at jobs@hillcrestlabs.com
Hillcrest Labs is seeking an individual to contribute to the development of a sophisticated consumer electronics product that introduces a new paradigm for the navigation of multimedia content. This individual should have solid understanding of cognitive psychology principles and possess strong interaction design skills.
Responsibilities
· Work closely with other interaction designers, product managers, usability experts, graphics designers and software developers to create interactive applications for TV and other entertainment platforms.
· Utilize user-centered design methodologies to create robust products that deliver best-of-class user experiences.
· Develop detailed design documentation including use cases, storyboards, wireframes and detailed description of interactions.
· Apply knowledge of current issues, trends and capabilities in the field of human computer interaction (HCI) design to arrive at innovative approaches to solving usability challenges.
· Contribute to the continual development of user interface design requirements.
Job Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science (HCI), cognitive psychology, or human factors
· Minimum 5 years professional experience in user interface design
· Experience with the UI development process and user-centered design
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Mature, self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a group environment
Desirable Qualifications
· Experience with user interface design for TV applications, touch screens or electronic games
· Experience with usability testing
· Experience with UI prototyping
· Knowledge of JavaScript, Macromedia Flash, and ActionScript
· Master’s degree in computer science (HCI), cognitive psychology, or human factors
· Strong analytical background
· Technical leadership or management experience