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information designer/architect contractor, Fluid
Nov 17 05
Source: IxDA Discuss
Fluid, Inc. (http://www.fluid.com/) is looking for an experienced information designer/architect contractor to help us create cutting- edge ecommerce interface work for a global brand. This is a full-time contract opportunity from late November 2005 to January 2006.
Fluid designs and develops rich, interactive digital retail experiences for online and kiosk applications. Our clients include The North Face, Design Within Reach, JanSport, Microsoft, Timberland, and Reebok.
You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and design consumer experiences using the next generation of tools and technology. Your responsibilities will include creating or contributing to taxonomies, customer research and profiles, personas, customer experience flows, user scenarios, user flows, site and application architecture, and wireframes. Additionally, you will be involved in interaction design, creating usability scenarios, prototype development, and usability testing.
You should have a keen attention to detail while still being able to retain a higher level strategic view; the ability communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with both internal teams and with clients; and the desire and drive to produce an elegant architecture, sound functionality, and brand-appropriate experiences.
Qualified applicants are formally trained in design, information science, library science, engineering, psychology, human factors, HCI, or related fields with at least 3-4 years of experience doing information architecture, information design, and/or usability work on the job. Rich media and touchscreen experience would be beneficial. Expertise in Microsoft Visio 2003 is required, and knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash would be helpful.
Compensation will be within industry standards and will vary based on experience and skills.
Applicants must be in the San Francisco Bay Area, be available for in- person meetings, and be able to work on-site occasionally.
Please send your portfolio URL, a letter of interest, and your resume describing your skills and experience to jobs-1231@fluid.com.
Fluid has a boutique studio atmosphere to make your work fun and focused, we have access to new and advanced technologies to bring your work to fruition, and our staff has a vibrant culture and a passion for innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most intelligent and creative designers, engineers, and technologists in the field.
Fluid is located at South Park in San Francisco, California, and is BART, CalTrain and MUNI accessible.