Information Architect / UI Designer
Native Instinct, is a San Francisco-based company that defines, designs and develops interactive products for our clients. We are self-funded, profitable, and have an experienced management team that has led the development of numerous high-profile e-commerce, social networking and business-to-business Web sites and interactive TV applications.
We are looking for an Information Architect/UI Designer Contractor to assist us on multiple projects. This is a 4-6 week contract position with potential to become a longer engagement or employee position.
This person will work with Native Instinct’s Creative Director and Director of Information Architecture to:
- Organize and design new Web sites and interactive products
- Document designs with detailed site maps annotated wireframes
- Perform Task analysis and create user scenarios
- Write Usability test plans
- Write functional specifications
You’ll need to work most the time on site at our offices in South Park in San Francisco.
Requirements:
- At least one year as an Information Architect or UI Designer. Background as a graphic designer or as a software programmer is ok, but experience focusing exclusively on UI design and user experience design is required.
- Must have experience working on e-commerce or similar complex user experiences. Be prepared to show us wireframes you’ve done, and walk us through a live Web site you’ve architected.
- Understanding of consumer user interface design, good graphic design, Web technologies, and the software development process
- Understanding of HTML, CSS, AJAX, Flash, and database capabilities and how these are used to create interactive user experiences.
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Knowledge of Visio, Omnigraffle, or Filemaker Pro good to have.
- Comfortable interacting one-on-one with clients and making presentations to clients. Ability to define a solution, the rationale behind the solution, and defend that solution to others.
- BA/BS
We offer a rewarding, fast-paced team environment with strong opportunity for professional development. We're looking for entrepreneurs with passion for providing best-in-class products and services to our members and clients.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@native-instinct.com. Please put "Information Architect” in the subject field.