UX Designer for RIA - NYC or Philly + Telecommute, USA

Social Networking startup looking for an exceptional and motivated individual capable of designing easy-to-use User-interaction/interfaces for rich media online community application.

POSITION: UX Designer for Rich Internet Application

LOCATION: Primarily Telecommute & NYC or Philadelphia office

SKILLS/QUALIFICATION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience with Web 2.0 capabilities & online communities
Strong wireframing and layout skills, task flow analysis and creation, web Interaction models
Working, hands on knowledge of Flash, CSS, DHTML & Javascript (Adobe Flex exp. a plus)
Must be able to balance technical, business, marketing needs with usability needs
Good communication and personal skills, work and collaborative with other designers, developers and managers
Detail oriented, deliver quality work against set deadlines
Knowledgeable of best practices, best of breed web-based interfaces

REQUIREMENTS:
Define user experience for application and refine features
Establish site conventions and standards.
Create storyboards, workflows, mockups, prototypes, specifications that communicate the information and interaction design for visual design, content and technical development.
Plan and conduct usability tests, evaluate results and provide recommendations for improvements

EXPERIENCE:
4+ years of practical experience in designing user-centric, consumer-oriented web-based interfaces.
Degree in human-computer interaction (BS or MS in HCI desirable).

COMPENSATION: TBD, commensurate with experience

HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume to mccjobs [at] yahoo.com. Please include salary requirements. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Flex hours & telecommuting OK.

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