User Interface Designers
We are always on the lookout for great user interface designers who want to the challenge of working on a variety of different projects for a range of clients. Intermediate designers should have at least five years experience, while senior designers should bring eight years and above. Relevant degrees (psychology, linguistics, sociology, ergonomics, industrial psychology) or substantial training in user interface design and the user-centred design process are a must. In addition, applications should bring with them the following qualities:
- Experience in user interface design for software applications, web applications, web sites, network management, PDAs, all types of telephones and telephony, mobility applications, enterprise-wide applications, and consumer, commercial and industrial products and services
- Experience developing and iterating low- to high-fidelity prototypes such as storyboards, wire frames, screenshots, PowerPoint mockups, html, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, etc
- Experience in user needs analysis, use case development, information architecture design and interaction design as well as with documenting user interface designs using UI specification documents, prototypes, flow charts, mind maps, wireframes and/or Style Guides
- Strong understanding of usability design principles, best practices and design tradeoffs throughout the development lifecycle
- Proven ability to explain the rationale for design decisions
- Familiar with the ‘Whole Product Experience’ concept and have experience in designing for phases other than ‘using it’ (e.g. installing, maintaining, upgrading, deploying)
- Senior individuals must have heuristic evaluation experience as well as project management and team lead experience. The ability to interact with our key clients, shape discussions, provide recommendations, establish credibility and exert significant influence on client decisions will definitely be an asset
- Knowledge of designing for people with disabilities an asset
- Creative approach to problem solving, innovation and issue resolution
- Highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Located in Ottawa or Toronto and available to start immediately
- Bilingualism and government security clearances an asset
Interested? Please send your resume and per diem expectations in Text, HTML, PDF, or Word format, to careers@macadamian.com. We do not accept resumes by fax, mail, or in person. All applications will be handled in confidence. References will be required. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume.