Kakai 2009-11-02T19:11:56Z We are in search of a Senior Interaction Designer (ID) to join the User Experience Team at a small Santa Clara based startup. We are working on a new mobile notepad device, and are designing a custom desktop environment and suite of applications from scratch. The Sr. Interaction Designer will work closely with our other interaction designers, product marketing and engineering team. The designer will be responsible for discovery, concepts, wireframes, and specifications for different applications on the device. Some research and/or prototyping may also be part of the role, depending on the candidate’s skill set. In addition to excellent user interaction design skills, strong candidates should have experience thinking in terms of end-to-end UI design, applying strategic thinking and business goals to designs, focusing on user feedback, and understanding the relation of visual design to the interaction. The Senior UI Designer will be responsible for delivering all aspects of interaction design: initial concepts, wireframes, working with product managers, working with visual designers and usability researchers, creating functional specifications, and working with engineering on implementation. Typical responsibilities: -Participate in the discovery and requirements process with the Product Manager, Engineering Manager and User Research. Drive the clarification of the user tasks and objectives. -Develop user interface design concepts and wireframes, usage scenarios, task analysis, specifications, navigation maps, style guidelines, and other UI design documents. -Develop expert-level knowledge of competitive and complementary products and bring new ideas to the team. -Work with usability researchers to ensure that the designs meet the needs of our target customers. -Coordinate with visual designer to ensure that visual design mockups meet the objectives of the user experience, fit with the overall brand, are consistent, etc. Qualifications -7+ years as an interaction designer, creating excellent interfaces that delight the customer. Experience with mobile or handheld applications a plus, but not required. Experience designing the initial framework of an application or website is also a strong plus. -High degree of creativity and problem solving. -Exceptional understanding of fundamental design principals. -Strong conceptual, visual and analytical skills. -Exceptional, proven leadership, organizational and communication skills. -Relentless attention to detail and to consistency. -Ability to collaborate with the larger team. -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Design, or related field. -Contact Information An online portfolio is not required; but by all means if you do have one online, send us the link. A portfolio review is a part of the interview process, and can be done either with physical materials that you bring in, or online. false 5779 Send a resume to janet@kakai.com Santa Clara, CA http://www.kakai.com 1 Design