[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4480
Boulder, CO - Interaction Designer
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:05 pm ((PDT))
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and services
based solutions to organizations that need to cost-effectively
deliver high-end, interactive 3D based applications. Anark customers
such as Boeing, Cessna, Panasonic Avionics, USAF, Esterline and
Maserati improve efficiency, save money and communicate more
effectively with mission-critical interactive Product Configuration,
Product Visualization, Training, and Corporate Communication
applications.
Opportunity
Anark Corporation is setting a new standard for interactive digital
media performance and visual quality with the Anark Media Platform,
the industry's first truly integrated multimedia platform.
We are currently looking for that unique blend of artist and
technology enthusiast. The ideal candidate will have ample
experience leading consulting engagements to uncover, design and
develop the layout, organization and hierarchy for complex websites,
web applications, and computer/web based training (CBT/WBT)
applications.
Required Knowledge and Skills
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required to be successful at this job.
Excellent client-facing consultative skills including the ability to
lead client meetings.
Develop a deep understanding of our customers business and
individual needs by assisting in user research activities including
persona creation, heuristic evaluation, and usability reviews
Work with business systems analysts to translate business
requirements into highly useful and usable interfaces.
Ability to design within or around existing constraints where
necessary, coping with the challenges of distributed development.
Communicate your ideas using prototypes, wireframes, interactive
mock ups, or other work products that help others understand your
intended design.
Diligently ensure that your design deliverables are well thought
out, up to date, and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues in developing
prototypes and charting the flow of the customer experience
Articulate the pros and cons of designs and support choices with
clear, detailed evidence and rationale for decisions
Champion user needs and continually strive to improve the usability
of our products while understanding business and technical
constraints
Synthesize findings from usability evaluations to suggest
improvements to the software, and/or suggest ways to capitalize on
design patterns that delight our customers
Establish good relationships with multiple product teams use those
relationships to ensure design consistency
Help foster an open, creative, and productive atmosphere
Required Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or closely related
discipline such as Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors,
Psychology (Cognitive or Experimental), Interface Design, or
Computer Science.
5 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in the web/software development industry, CBT, WBT or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master's degree in related field is a plus.
Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
CBT, Aviation, Aerospace, Defense.
Experience with of state-of-the-art commercial software development,
including agile methods, object oriented technology and appropriate
use of design patterns
Travel
Willing to travel for client calls and work off-site as needed.
Estimated travel is up to 20%.
Work Environment
Come work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to. We may work hard to get a project done, but we know how
to relax and have fun too. There is a diverse set of interests among
all employees and so whatever your hobby or interest, you can find a
colleague to share it with at Anark.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and generous and comprehensive
benefits package.
Contact
Post your resume directly to our Careers Site at
http://www.anark.com/careers/instructions.asp. You may also email it
to jobs@anark.com.
Anark is an equal opportunity employer.
