UI/UX Designer Position (Bay Area)

This is a UI/UX Designer position with Genentech in South San Francisco, CA!!!!!
Position pays between $60 -70/hr!

Full Description:
UI Designer translates requirements into concepts and elegant user design, interaction models, user task flows, screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online productsUser Experience Designer will work as part of multiple project teams to design and implement user-centered interaction designs for internal implementations of IT solutions. Solutions may consist of commercial off the self (COTS) applications, custom interfaces, or a combination of each. Projects will require the candidate to be an active participant from the planning stages of the project into design. Tasks may include user research, usability assessments, interaction design, visual design, and user testing. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates user-centered design practices and a problem solving approach to business requirements. The candidate will have design experience for web applications and/or portals, and will be comfortable driving creative solutions while working within a structured methodology.

Skills:
* Develop storyboards, wireframes, conceptual diagrams, interaction models and flow diagrams in support of user requirements. * Be able to clearly communicate and present designs to both customers and development team.* Translate the results of usability tests into actionable suggestions for improving/enhancing user experiences, and work with QA teams to identify, document, and resolve design-related issues.* Examine existing site flows and structures and make recommendations for improvements from both a user and business requirement perspective.* Collaborate with business analysts to develop design solutions that address the organization''s needs, strategies and goals.* Collaborate with software architects on the technical feasibility of proposals.* Work closely with UX Lead to ensure designs are consistent with company and project standards and guidelines for interaction design and visual design.* Design intuitive interfaces that enhance as well as simplify the user experience

Education:
BA/BS in graphic design, HCI or related degree - or significant in-depth experience in a related field* 3-5 years experience in User Experience Design with demonstrated excellence in the field that can be supported by portfolio of work (online samples preferred)* Experience in designing intuitive, user-centered interfaces* Experience designing for web applications and/or portals* Thorough understanding of web technologies and trends* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills* Ability to work independently and collaboratively* Ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus* Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment* Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment* Keen attention to detail* Ability to use the following software: Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Visio or OmniGraffle, Powerpoint


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No H1-B Transfer at this time
Please Contact me at stomtania@theplusgroup.com regarding this position.