Ventana: Usability Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA URL: <a href="http://www.ventana.com">www.ventana.com</a> Usability Specialist / UI Designer Can you envision user-friendly healthcare in America? With hidden prices, complicated insurance plans, disaggregated health data, and confusing medical jargon, every step of the way to getting care is fraught with usability problems. We need someone who can take on the healthcare jungle and clear out a refreshingly simple user experience. We need someone to be the voice of our users and help us build a company where we are in touch with and driven by their needs. Why Join Ventana? Excel. Putting people first is deeply ingrained in Ventana’s culture. We hire extremely talented individuals and empower them to make a difference and get things done. Do the impossible. At Ventana, you will solve some of the toughest usability problems out there. The challenge: start with incomplete user medical histories, insurance plans with complicated coverage rules, constantly evolving employer benefits, incomprehensible medical procedures—and transform it all into an experience the user “gets” and loves. Change the world. This is a unique chance for you to deliver a ground-breaking, disruptive service that will fundamentally change one of the most powerful industries in the United States. Ventana is small enough that you can make a difference, yet big enough to positively impact the lives of millions at the most fundamental level: the health of themselves and their loved ones. Responsibilities: • Oversee the process for gathering usability insights and incorporating them into our product • Develop and regularly conduct usability sessions • Manage various types of usability processes (e.g. A/B testing, competitive testing) • Measure and track progress of the product’s usability • Propose designs based on findings and create user-interface mockups • Collaborate with marketing team on researching user needs and workflows • Collaborate with product and design team on developing and designing product features • Collaborate with engineering team on implementing designs and usability testing mechanisms • Stay on top of recent trends in usability and educate others in the company • Help build a company culture that is in touch with our users Requirements: • 4+ years of usability experience for web applications • Experience with various usability strategies and techniques • Passion for understanding and representing the user • Excellent eye for simple, beautiful, user-friendly designs • Excellent “common sense” • High sense of integrity and awareness of how product decisions can impact individual lives • Ability to design multiple innovative solutions to complex problems • Ability to understand quantitative issues and technical restraints in the design process • Excellent communication skills—ability to draw out critical information from users in conversation and deduce key lessons for the product • Excellent mockup skills—ability to quickly create visual UI mockups • Excellent writing skills—ability to take the essence of a message and communicate it in few words • Excellent teamwork skills—ability to work collaboratively with various functions (e.g. engineering, marketing, business development) • Entrepreneurial self-starter, problem-solver, and multi-tasker • Passion to help empower individuals with their healthcare To apply: Please send us your resume, cover letter, and examples of products/features where you worked on the usability or user-interface design. Address is <a>jobs@ventana.com</a>. Please type Usability Specialist in subject line.

2010-02-08T18:27:51-0800

10608 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10608

2010-02-09T01:42:59-0800

2010-02-08T18:27:52-0800

eMarketer is a dynamic, growing company that provides market research and trend analysis on Internet, e-business, online marketing, media and emerging technologies. We are looking for web/graphic d...

2010-02-08T16:28:38-0800

10607 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10607 New York US United States

New York

40.71455 -74.007118

2010-02-09T01:55:07-0800

Web/Graphic Designer - eMarketer Inc. - (New York City) - FullTime

2010-02-08T16:28:38-0800

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<img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/37s-jobs/logos/0000/3202/logo.gif" alt="Logo" /> Location: San Francisco, CA URL: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com">http://www.eventbrite.com</a> We are seeking a team member with passion for great user-centered products to help design the best experience possible for our customers! Position Summary: The User Experience Expert will lead interaction design and research for new Eventbrite features. Working with product managers, engineers, and designers to help evolve ideas for new and existing features, this team member will also create wire-frames and flows for our site. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: Develop user interaction model, site maps, work-flows, prototypes, and interface guidelines Conduct usability research and translate the findings into design improvements Create iterative interface designs and design specs Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to implement and ensure the development of a consistent and effective user experience Required Skills: A degree in human factors, human computer interaction, interaction design, information architecture, or a related field At least five years of strong experience in user-centered design Excellent conceptual, problem-solving and communication skills Experience building wire-frames, low and high fidelity prototypes, storyboards, and information architecture mapping Innate passion for improving the online world and a desire to continually increase customer satisfaction To apply: Apply here: <a href="http://bit.ly/9jvGuo">http://bit.ly/9jvGuo</a>

2010-02-08T15:27:26-0800

10605 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10605

2010-02-08T22:34:08-0800

Eventbrite: User Experience Expert

2010-02-08T15:27:26-0800

Location: Marina Del Ray, CA, USA Snail Games USA has a great opportunity for a Graphics/Web Designer looking for a creative and innovative environment to apply their skills! This is a unique opportunity to help manage the visual image of a video game company from the very beginning! If you are craving the excitement of a start-up environment then look no further! Ideal candidates will have game industry or related experience, extensive knowledge and a passion for the video game market. You must be able to relate to and communicate with “gamers” on their own level. As an accomplished Graphics/Web Designer, you are the creative rock star that will bring our online marketing vision to life! The perfect candidate will be able to create dazzling graphics for websites, advertisements, posters, and other related media.  They will be able to create clean & efficient websites with HTML, CSS, PHP, Flash, and similar languages. They will understand coding standards and be knowledgeable of online privacy issues, providing accurate documentation for their projects. They will create innovative advertisements for use across our network and promotional/channeling partners. Critical Traits include teamwork, leadership and a dedication to excellence. You must be focused and comfortable in juggling multiple projects with flexible deadlines, and crunching rush requests out with limited warning. Additionally experience working with a Chinese company and the ability to speak/read Mandarin would be awesome, but not required. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Plan and design website(s), and develop style guidelines and style guide documents</li><li>Design and implement creative designs and graphics using HTML, CSS, and Flash.</li><li>Excellent team player working with developers and other divisions.</li><li>Bring strong creative, conceptual and problem-solving skills to translate conceptual ideas (business needs and user goals) into interaction and design solutions.</li><li>Experience optimizing images for web user interface and creating HTML/CSS that matches a original design layout and understanding how mockups translate to code</li><li>Produce a consistent visual image across web sites</li><li>Create dynamic and scalable interactive Flash applications and advertisements.</li><li>Contribute to enhancing skills / design ideas / quality control</li><li>Provide updated status report weekly, and comprehensive quarterly reports to the management with forecast and analysis of any technical issues, costs, needs, etc.</li></ul> Required Skills: <ul><li>Link to online portfolio REQUIRED for consideration</li><li>Highly proficient in CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, HTML</li><li>Excellent communication skills; written and verbal</li><li>Ability to create, edit and release print-ready files for marketing collateral and advertising materials</li><li>Ability to work at a fast pace and within deadlines</li><li>Excellent Aesthetic design skills, information visualization skills</li><li>Works well with stakeholders and team members of all disciplines and experience levels</li><li>Willingness to work additional hours and travel when needed</li><li>Familiar with video game market and design trends in similar sites</li></ul> Additional Brownie Points: <ul><li>Experience with in the video game industry.</li><li>Experience developing advertising with Fantasy/Sci-Fi/ect. </li><li>Experience designing for mobile experiences a strong +</li><li>Knowledge of actionscript; xml; JScript (Ajax, jQuery)</li><li>Experience with After Effects.</li></ul>How to Apply: All applications must include: <ul><li>Resume</li><li>Cover Letter</li><li>Salary Requirement</li></ul>Include your name and position title in the subject line (e.g. “John Smith – Graphics/Web Designer”). Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.

2010-02-08T09:28:53-0800

10595 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10595

2010-02-08T12:05:25-0800

Graphics/Web Designer for Video Game Publisher (Marina Del Ray, CA)

2010-02-08T09:28:53-0800

Hi. We’ve finishing up development on our web application and looking for someone to help us evolve it before public launch (within next month) and ongoing iterations. We’re looking for a candidate with experience using open source stack ( Linux, Ruby on Rails, and MySQL). Experience with git, social networking applications, jQuery, and charting libraries are a plus. This would be remote, hourly contractor work (up to fulltime) initially as we launch the initial concept. This could be a great opportunity for someone getting started in the web development world who is looking to build their portfolio. We’re looking for someone who could eventually be full-time staff and possible CTO of this dynamic start-up.

2010-02-08T03:24:42-0800

10574 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10574 California Los Angeles US United States

Arcadia

34.136162 -118.038849

2010-02-08T10:40:24-0800

Arcadia Campaigns are looking for a Lead Developer for RoR startup in remote

2010-02-08T03:24:43-0800

We are looking for a Wordpress web designer to create a wordpress custom theme for a new project. We are looking for someone anywhere in the world. We need 3 preview drafts to choose from and 2 rounds of revisions on the chosen design. The wordpress theme has to be written in valid XHTML/CSS and with javascript animations on menu and a slider for some “featured” posts. Anyone interested please send the following information: - a link to your portfolio with previous similar works - your quotation, on project base or hourly rate - turnaround time - your location

2010-02-07T14:27:30-0800

10563 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10563

2010-02-07T20:07:47-0800

Freelance Wordpress Web Designer (Anywhere)

2010-02-07T14:27:30-0800

Freelance(Anywhere)  Tribble Designs is seeking a freelance web production artist. The right candidate will be friendly, easy-to-work with and great at estimating projects and meeting deadlines. Typical projects include coding and building web sites, HTML emails, landing pages, banner ads, and flash animations. This individual will also assist with site updates and edits to existing sites. There may also be some design work, depending on the skill level of the individual. I typically have 10-20+ hours of work available on a weekly basis, depending upon project load. While I would prefer someone with established technical knowledge and experience, I'm willing to work with someone who has a good basis but is still studying and refining their skills. The projects I work on can be quite varied so the position is an excellent opportunity for learning about all aspects of web design. What is most important is a passion for learning and growing your skills.  That being said, I'm also open to working with a more experienced designer who has technical skills as long as they offer a competitive rate.   About me: I'm an independent web designer who works with a broad range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations. You can view samples of my work at <a href="http://www.tribbledesigns.com/">http://www.tribbledesigns.com/</a>. My business has been growing fast over the past couple of years so I am setting up a network of talented subcontractors and specialists to help handle the volume of work and allow me to take on larger and more complicated projects. This person will be an important part of this team.   Requirements: <ul> <li>Ability to hand-code clean, semantic HTML & CSS in line with the latest web standards </li> <li>Intermediate Photoshop skills, particularly in the areas of image optimization and slicing </li> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> <li>Ability to work virtually while maintaining good communication and managing deadlines </li> </ul> Ideal skills: <ul> <li>Design skills </li> <li>jQuery/Javascript </li> <li>Flash animation </li> <li>Knowledge of HTML email best practices </li> </ul> Nice-to-haves: <ul> <li>PHP/MySQL</li> <li>Wordpress </li> <li>AJAX </li> <li>Illustrator </li> </ul>Apply: Please send an email to <a href="mailto:4761@jobs.authenticjobs.com">4761@jobs.authenticjobs.com</a> with the following information at the top of the email: * Link to portfolio or work samples * Location * Desired hourly rate * Average weekly availability (in hours) * Career plans in next 2-3 years * Skills & experience

2010-02-06T07:27:19-0800

10556 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10556

2010-02-06T08:47:15-0800

Tribble Designs: Web Production Artist

2010-02-06T07:27:19-0800

<h2 class="entry-header">Banner Artist (N/A) - Los Angeles </h2> We are seeking experienced banner-ad flash artists for freelance assignments. You must live in the Los Angeles area, and work onsite at our beachfront offices; no telecommuting is possible for these positions. We work with the world’s best advertising agencies in the creation of creative and challenging interactive ....<a href="http://www.crunchboard.com/opening/detailjob.php?jid=7484">[more]</a> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SOxl4Xu2UvLSaCh0UXe52C29Wj8/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SOxl4Xu2UvLSaCh0UXe52C29Wj8/0/di"></img></a> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SOxl4Xu2UvLSaCh0UXe52C29Wj8/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/SOxl4Xu2UvLSaCh0UXe52C29Wj8/1/di"></img></a>

2010-02-05T19:25:04-0800

10553 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10553

2010-02-05T12:00:00-0800

Banner Artist

2010-02-05T19:25:04-0800

<h2 class="entry-header">Director, User Experience (MyWire) - Redwood Shores</h2> DIRECTOR, USER EXPERIENCE   MyWire’s CEO, Louis H. Borders, revolutionized the retail book industry with the founding of Borders Books & Music, leveraging technology to better deliver physical media to consumers.  He founded MyWire with the objective of further advancing the delivery of media, this time through ....<a href="http://www.crunchboard.com/opening/detailjob.php?jid=7480">[more]</a> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/OglP5VVUslO6XqPHxAUwltpZ1_g/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/OglP5VVUslO6XqPHxAUwltpZ1_g/0/di"></img></a> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/OglP5VVUslO6XqPHxAUwltpZ1_g/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/OglP5VVUslO6XqPHxAUwltpZ1_g/1/di"></img></a>

2010-02-05T17:24:41-0800

10548 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10548

2010-02-05T12:00:00-0800

Director, User Experience

2010-02-05T17:24:41-0800

Location: Vancouver area, BC, Canada URL: <a href="http://www.tu-group.com/">http://www.tu-group.com/</a> You are an experienced UI designer who is passionate about building clean web interfaces that support outstanding customer experiences. You have experience working in agile environments (Scrum, XP), and understand the importance of team work. Your experience includes building complex web-based applications. We are seeking local candidates for this role. What You Will Do • Manage the design process and all other user experience efforts, from concept through to production. • Develop and champion the vision for all web sites and applications. • Conduct research and educate the team on the latest industry trends, design best practices, and customer demographics. • Produce or modify graphics and HTML to support our sites. • Ensure all front-end interfaces meet W3C and cross-browser compatibility standards. • Work with programmers to implement front-end designs and ensure they meet your vision. • Communicate with key stakeholders to understand their perspective, usability challenges, and functional requirements. • Conduct internal user research to understand how our web applications are used. What You Will Bring • Exceptional communication (both verbal and written English) skills are critical. • Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate clearly with neophyte web users. • Ability to take an informal leadership role in a team environment to see your vision through to completion. • A diploma or degree in a related field. • 3+ years of experience developing web sites, especially web application interfaces. • Outstanding portfolio of practical work. • Experience using HomeSite/DreamWeaver, Photoshop. • Strong knowledge of, and the ability to hand-code HTML/XHTML and CSS. • Knowledge and passion for web trends and best practices. • Knowledge of JavaScript. • Some knowledge of Java programming would be a great advantage. • Experience implementing sites using rich components. • Successful completion of a criminal record check. To apply: Send you resume to <a>aham@tu-group.com</a>

2010-02-05T16:27:21-0800

10545 http://design.jobmotel.com/jobs/10545

2010-02-05T23:49:53-0800

TU Group: User Interface Designer

2010-02-05T16:27:21-0800