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page... Interaction DesignerNovember 3, 2008COMPANY: hesketh.com/inc.LOCATION: Raleigh, NC TITLE: Interaction Designer DESCRIPTION: Do your meeting notes look more like a sketch pad than a memo pad? Do you love to create compelling online experiences that are interactive and engaging? Do you believe that responsible web design goes beyond just pretty pictures and incorporates concepts like findability, usability, usefulness, accessibility and progressive enhancement? If you answered yes, then consider joining the hesketh.com team! Occupational Summary- As an Interaction Designer for hesketh.com, you will be responsible for Web site and application designs adhering to a user-centered design approach. hesketh.com interaction designers translate business and user requirements and Web strategies into functional, engaging and usable online experiences using techniques such as wireframing, prototyping and storyboarding. As part of creating an online experience, interaction designers collaborate with strategists, graphic designers and copy writers. Duties and Responsibilities- 1. Participate in feature ideation and selection. Participate in cross-functional brainstorming sessions to determine Web site features and functionality based on client's objectives and user research findings. 2. Create compelling user experiences. Translate business requirements into functional design concepts, workflows, storyboards, wireframes and prototypes. Understand business needs and weigh various approaches and tradeoffs in search of best-fit solutions. 3. Effectively communicate ideas. Present, clearly explain and defend interaction design deliverables and concepts to clients. 4. Document site functionality. Facilitate transfer of information to clients and development partners via written design documentation (e.g. functional specification documents). 5. Innovate. Consistently push the envelope of what's been done on the Web before. 6. Obsess about the user. Partner with strategist and information architects to define user research parameters and assist in usability testing. 7. Facilitate collaboration. Participate in a highly collaborative relationship and help bridge wouldbe gaps between design and development. Qualifications Education- BA or BS degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Experience- 1 - 2 years experience working in Web site or software information or interface design. Proven success designing sites and applications using Web 2.0 technologies such as AJAX, Flex and Flash. Portfolio demonstrating experience in wireframing/prototyping, storyboarding or workflow design. Familiarity with user centered design (UCD) methodologies (e.g. user research, usability testing, etc). SKILLS: Must-haves: · Strong desire to work as a key contributor to a fun, cross-functional and growing team. · Passion for solving client and user problems in new and interesting ways. · Eagerness to learn, share and apply new skills and trends. · Insatiable thirst for staying on top of Web trends and emerging technology. · Information design, information architecture and problem solving skills. · Thoroughness and an eye for detail. · Good written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to analyze, define and complete tasks with minimal direction/supervision. · Working knowledge of the following software tools: HTML and CSS for protoypting; Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver) for design and illustration; Visio, OmniGraffle or alternative for interface specifications. Nice-to-haves: · Ability to translate words and concepts into compelling graphics or illustrations. · Experience working within an agile process. · Zest for social media marketing. · Visual creativity and expertise in Web visual design. · Foosball skills. · Sense of humor. COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Sick/Personal and Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Life Insurance after 90 days. Health insurance is 100% company paid. HOW TO APPLY: Send resumes and salary history to… hesketh.com/inc. ATTN: Personnel 1101 Haynes Street Suite 109 Raleigh, NC 27604 fax: 919.834.2553 email: careers@hesketh.com careers@hesketh.com Instructional DesignerNovember 3, 2008COMPANY: TrainingPros LOCATION: Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh TITLE: Instructional Designer DESCRIPTION: Currently: Instructional designers with a minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience Ongoing: Seeking human performance consultants positions from all disciplines, including: - Instructional designers - Organization development consultants - Performance technologists - Change management consultants - Technical writers - Instructional technologists - Training developers - Instructors and facilitators - Project managers for training project and OD projects Markets: Greatest need in the Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem areas, however, we also have offices other major markets across the United States (especially Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Florida, New York/New Jersey, and Washington DC/Northern Virginia) —all experienced consultants welcome! NOTES: 250 openings. Telecommuting is allowed. US Residents Only. REQUIREMENTS - Minimum of 3 years experience as an outside consultant or contractor - Academic credentials, certifications and/or significant (10 – 15 years) experience in specific human performance discipline - Adaptable to a variety of work environments and corporate cultures - Ability to structure own work and work without a lot of client supervision - Self-starter - Able to work more than 40 hours per week during peak project times - Detail oriented - Good experience with tools and technologies appropriate to the consulting role - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong business savvy and professional acumen COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Hourly Rate: 55.00 - 80.00 Final hourly rate will depend on the duration and nature of the consulting assignment in addition to the specific responsibilities of the position. All of our professionals are 1099 consultants. If you require a W-2 position with benefits, we are not the right fit. HOW TO APPLY: Go to the TrainingPros’ Website (www.training-pros.com) to "Join Now," upload your resume, complete the personal profile and upload your resume. Page last modified on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 01:23 pm UTC by lritz. |
