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UI/UX Architect Loc : Cranbury, NJ


2017-02-24 20:34:17
Job Type: Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000

Job description

UI/UX Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Is a growing technology company in the branded fashion apparel retail domain and we are looking for a UI/UX Architect who can influence the design, function and ultimately the customer experience for our client projects.
  • The successful applicant will be delivering designs and prototypes for web sites, ecommerce, mobility and data visualization for client projects.
  • The application must be able to use a wide variety of technologies to create best in class user experiences for the project that incorporate contemporary design principles.
  • Operates as a startup so the need for a critical thinker who has strong attention to detail and the ability to be proactive is critical.
  • The UI/US architect will create, develop and implement user interface web applications.
  • They will work with developers and stakeholders to ensure proper development is executed and visual design is achieved.

Responsibilities:

  • Compares and contrasts designing responsively for a broad array of form factors and devices versus designing within proprietary technologies or native applications for specific platforms
  • Consults on user mental models and business impact of user experience design
  • Consults with others on optimizing mental, visual and manual work load
  • Demonstrates knowledge of tools and techniques for user-centric design
  • Develops and coaches others on tools, techniques, trends, and approaches
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects; may have multiple platforms
  • Has tactical responsibility for completion and implementation of multiple major initiatives
  • Executes vision, goals and direction of team/organization
  • Recommends components to support the design direction and suggests alternate options
  • Develops a technology architecture for presentation layer

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor\'s Degree in interactive design, HCI, graphics design, digital media design, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 4-7 yrs leading UX practices and teams
  • Extensive experience in web design and development (CSS/3, Grunt, HTML/5, HTML 5, iOS, JavaScript, etc), and specific experience with responsive web design as well as app design
  • Fluency with design and prototyping tools (Sketch, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, In Design, etc.), as well as familiarity with front-end stacks (Angular, Ember, React, Polymer, Material Design, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of Product Development, all user experience (UX) disciplines and Agile methodologies
  • User experience vision, strategy, innovation, design and implementation
  • Usability studies - scripts, tests, analysis and reports
  • Business and technical analysis and solution design
  • Excellent communication skills. Individual must be a proactive problem solver and able to handle multiple complex projects and tasks
  • Excellent organizational skills


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