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Opportunities- Company: confidential (a wireless mobile device company)
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position:
Director of User Experience
Type: Full-time
Contact: To apply, send your resume to Joe Williams at
jwilliams@centerpoint-solutions.com
Overview
Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, the Director of User Experience
will be responsible for the development of all the overall User Experience
strategy and execution thereof for the company. The Director of User Experience
will work with Product Marketing, the CTO, and the engineering staff to
define the strategy and specific execution plans for all of the company’s
products. The Director of User Experience will insure the on-time delivery
of industry leading, innovative, enterprise class solutions for corporate
mail/messaging and data access which is intuitively easy to use by a wide
range of products and customers.
The candidate will be accountable
for leading a team which works collaboratively with a variety of Engineering
product teams and Product Managers. Additionally, the Director of User
Experience will need to establish a repeatable User Experience development
process whereby we can extend the product features and architecture to
enable the company to quickly meet business, customer and competitive
requirements.
Responsibilities:
· Management and leadership
responsibility for all User Experience product development activities
including the development of a company wide strategy and associated product
development process.
· Ability to quickly
establish relationships with current engineering staff members, Product
Management, and the CTO. Participate in internal planning and tradeoff
analysis while building effective working relationships.
· Retain, build, and
manage a team of highly qualified and motivated employees.
· Define engineering goals, set priorities; manage agreed tasks
and coach employees to deliver high quality products on time and within
budget.
· Support and provide
focus and leadership for ongoing development of all User Experience activities
across the company.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this
position should have a track record of accomplishments in engineering
management for enterprise email/messaging and corporate data access related
products.
· Bachelor’s or
Master’s degree in Human Factors, HCI, or other related area with
a proven track record of developing easy to use products.
· Solid understanding
of customer focused design principles, analytical and conceptual design
skills and the ability to develop and promote a consistent and predictable
development process.
· The successful candidate's
communication style should be diplomatic and direct. He or she must be
able to articulate clear direction and tangible goals for the organization
negotiate agreements where each party benefits, and deliver an honest
assessment of the level of achievement of those goals.
· Must have strong analytical
and oral communications skills and the ability to lead the development
of User Experience while working in a collaborative environment.
· He/she will provide
the leadership to evolve the User Experience organization from a start-up
mentality to a cohesive, effectively functioning organization that can
scale to meet the growing needs of the business.
· The Director of User
Experience should have a mixture of consumer and enterprise product delivery
background, and a track record of delivering high-quality products to
market.
· The selected candidate
should have experience in an industry where meeting deadlines and making
timely deliveries is critical and where major projects have been delivered
on-time and within budget.
· The candidate should
have 10+ years of Application Interaction Design of both consumer and
enterprise products and experience managing a team of 3-5 individuals.
· He/She should ideally
have experience developing a consistent customer experience across multiple
UI frameworks and platforms.
· Personal characteristics
should include confidence, integrity and ability to thrive in a fast paced
environment. The Director of User Experience should have a willingness
to roll up his/her sleeves to ensure critical goals are met and exceeded.
He/she should have a deep level of commitment to the organization and
its success moving forward.
· The candidate must
be able to establish rapport, value and respect within a complex and highly
sophisticated environment. He/She must be able to influence ideas directly
and indirectly. Ideal personal characteristics include: challenging colleagues
constructively; stimulating the thinking of others; team oriented and
a decision-maker; initiating and leading change; and knowing how and when
to teach/coach.
· The successful candidate
must be able to quickly energize the organization and to focus them throughout
the entire process. He or she should be a self motivated, results-oriented
team player who leads by example, holds him or herself accountable for
performance, takes absolute ownership, and champions all aspects of the
organization. The successful candidate will reject setbacks and will enthusiastically
persist until ambitious goals are achieved, both personally and from a
team perspective. He or she will be resourceful and innovative at tackling
complex technical marketing objectives. The successful candidates will
possess a high energy level that allows them to react to situations quickly
and decisively, possessing self-confidence to be assertive when taking
a position, not being afraid to make decisions.
· The ideal candidate
will have a management style which is deeply rooted in the team approach.
To complement the management team, an individual must be able to blend
their individual successes into that of the entire team. A continued collaborative
open line of communication via cross-functional teams and calculated risk
taking is encouraged. The team is focused on quality, providing real value
to the marketplace it serves. The company's communication style is open
and interdepartmental interface is highly encouraged.
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Opportunities- Franklin Templeton Investments
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position:
User Experience Architect
Type: Full-time
Contact: To Apply, please contact: tagnew@frk.com
Overview
In the investment industry, few companies have Franklin Templeton Investments’
depth of experience and track record of success. A premier global investment
management company with over 6,400 employees working in 29 countries around
the world, we currently service 8.4 million shareholder accounts in all
market segments, from retail to high net-worth to institutional. We offer
245 investment products covering all investment styles and delivering
consistent performance over time. Our success relies on dedicated professionals
whose mission is to provide superior investment results and high quality
service.
We’re currently
looking for qualified candidates to join our award-winning e-Business
team.
Represent the end user throughout the process of creating functional and
static content for franklintempleton.com, our 30+ global websites and
other Web-enabled initiatives throughout the company. The User Experience
Architect will link business strategy to user needs in an effective setting,
drawing on an an alytical mindset and deep understanding of usability
best practices.
You will be primarily
responsible for the following:
Drive the usability process
from its analysis phase through content deployment. Participate in the
discovery and requirements gathering phase, with direct responsibility
for contextual interviews of stakeholders and end users and competitive
benchmarking. Create and implement one-on-one usability studies, online
surveys, interview questionnaires, and reports that include actionable
recommendations.
• Participate in the Web interface design process with responsibility
for organization and classification of site content, navigation, page
flows and language/labeling conventions. Structure information and task
flow to make it easy to find information and complete tasks. Define all
levels of navigation, functional flows, and presentation of information
at the page level. Create wire frames detailing page layout and content
prominence to be used by visual designers and developers in building the
interface. Be alert for opportunities to improve processes and workflow
and suggest changes as appropriate.
• Consult with domestic and international business units to assist
them in applying user-centered approach to Web and email content. Review
content created by business units for proper flow and successful communication
of message (this is not proofreading for grammar and spelling).
• Stay abreast of new developments in fields of usability, information
architecture and financial services industry-specific issues.
What we're looking
for:
• 3 or more years experience as a usability professional, creating
the user experience on websites and/or Web-based applications.
• Demonstrated expertise with user-centered design process and Web
usability best practices.
• Evidence of continuing education in fields of usability and information
architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree, with major in Human Computer Interaction,
Human Factors Engineering, English, Communications, Psychology, or equivalent
work experience.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Visio, or equivalent UI prototyping software.
• Self-starter with ability to collaborate with clients as a consultant
and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with financial topics and mutual fund industry a plus.
Benefits
We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages and
benefits programs in the investment management industry. Highlights of
our benefits include:
• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with company matching
• Employee Stock Investment Program with company matching
• Business Casual dress
• Fitness Center
• Education assistance
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
We invite you to visit us at
www.franklintempleton.com
to learn more about our company and career opportunities.
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Opportunities- Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position:
Software Design Engineer (Java Swing)
Type: Full-time
Contact: Please send resumes and salary requirements
to: czw@dolby.com
http://www.dolby.com
Overview
This is not an audio engineering position. Instead, the position
requires software requirements management, user interface development,
strong object-oriented software design expressed with UML and design
patterns, and delivery of working GUI applications in Java or C++. These
applications are critical to the setup and control of Dolby systems for
existing film and emerging digital cinema markets. The position includes
maintenance and enhancement of existing applications as well as new
design and development in C++ or Java. The candidate hired will have an
immediate impact on projects in development.
This position demands a candidate capable of doing quality work against
technical and schedule challenges, following strong software design and
process principles, working in a central role, and interfacing directly
with product management.
Education/ Work Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or science plus
five years of experience developing GUI applications on Windows, Linux,
and other platforms.
Knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Java programming
C++ programming
Portable graphical user interface development
Swing/AWT
Object-oriented design and development
UML
Design patterns
Client-server development
Benefits
Dolby offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical,
dental,
vision, a matching 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, every other
Friday off and more. We are located in San Francisco (South of Market
area) and offer shuttle services for our employees to public
transportation (BART & CalTrain).
Sorry VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Opportunities- E.PIPHANY:
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position:
Interaction Designer
Date open: Immediately
Overview
E.piphany is looking for an Interaction Designer to join the User Experience
team within our product management organization. The individual in this
position will primarily be responsible for hands-on creation of design
solutions to improve existing products and drive the design of our next
generation products.
Responsibilities
The individual in this position will work on E.piphany’s Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) enterprise software applications. The general
responsibilities will include:
• applying best practice
user experience design processes throughout the product development lifecycle
• conducting brainstorming, collaborative, and design review meetings;
building consensus across a multi-disciplinary team
• setting conceptual direction for task-based products based on
user, product, and functional requirements
• producing user personas, user requirements, use scenarios, storyboards,
interaction and navigation models, information architectures, workflow
and taskflow diagrams, wire-frame page schematics, paper mockups and click-through
prototypes, interaction specifications, and style guides
• learning and applying latest design trends and innovating new
interaction design approaches that are technically feasible
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage
with:
• the Product Managers in the Marketing organization to identify
product and feature requirements
• the Visual Designers and User Researchers on the User Experience
team to design user experience for new or improved products
• the Web Developers and Software Engineers in the Engineering organization
to deliver new or improved products
Work Experience
• 5+ years overall experience working on interaction design in a
software product development environment
• Previous experience applying user research to user requirements
and product design.
• Experience working on complex software products such as enterprise
business applications
• Experience applying interaction design throughout the entire product
development lifecycle
Attributes
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking
skills in a complex environment
• High level of self-sufficiency balanced with a team-oriented attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication
skills
• Ability to function in a medium-sized company environment with
a do-whatever-it-takes attitude
• Strong capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Factors,
Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Sociology,
Anthropology or related field
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Opportunities- E.PIPHANY:
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position: User
Researcher
Date open: Immediately
Overview
E.piphany is looking for a User Researcher to join the User Experience
team within our product management organization. The individual in this
position will primarily be responsible for conducting hands-on research
to support product definition and product design activities.
Responsibilities
The individual in this position will work on E.piphany’s Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) enterprise software applications. The general
responsibilities will include:
• defining research questions, then planning and conducting appropriate
user research for purposes such as persona development, user needs and
wants assessment, task analysis, and user experience design validation
and improvement
• choosing appropriate strategic and tactical methodologies and
developing innovative research approaches for complex problems and business
situations
• applying ethnographic field studies, contextual inquiries, interviews,
questionnaires and surveys, benchmarking studies, competitive evaluations,
participatory design sessions, usability studies, and expert evaluations
• analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and
converting research findings into meaningful recommendations and action
items
• learning and applying latest user research techniques and CRM
industry trends; innovating new research approaches
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage
with:
• the Product Managers in the Marketing organization to identify
product and feature requirements
• the Interaction and Visual Designers on the User Experience team
to design user experience for new or improved products
• the Web Developers and Software Engineers in the Engineering organization
to deliver new or improved products
Work Experience
• 5+ years overall experience working on user research in a software
product development environment
• Previous experience applying user research to user requirements
and product design.
• Experience working on complex software products such as enterprise
business applications
• Experience applying a broad range of techniques (beyond lab-based
usability testing) throughout the entire product development lifecycle
Attributes
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking
skills in a complex environment
• High level of self-sufficiency balanced with a team-oriented attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication
skills
• Ability to function in a medium-sized company environment with
a do-whatever-it-takes attitude
• Strong capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Factors,
Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Sociology,
Anthropology or related field
[Posted 10-6-04] |
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Opportunities- Xerox:
Location: Palo Alto, California
Information Designer
Overview:
At Xerox, where business runs on fresh ideas, staying on the crest of digital
technology demands originality, creativity, and ingenuity. That's why Xerox
recruits exceptional people, whose professional and technical finesse are
fueled by imagination. We've created a workplace where inventiveness flourishes,
where employees are encouraged to express their vision, their ideas, and
their leadership.
Objectives:
As we look to become Stronger…Different … Better in 2004 and
beyond, our xerox.com organization has an opportunity open for a highly
motivated, energetic, and flexible Information Designer. Our team of experienced
and enthusiastic Web professionals is leading the way to help Xerox meet
its current business challenges.
Essential Functions:
Serve as the customer advocate throughout the design process
Develop “voice of customer” understanding and articulate the
goals and expectations of the customer to the lead design team and internal
business stakeholders
Develop conceptual models, process flows, navigational maps, and strategies
for ongoing site evolution
Gather information on user needs and goals from user research and meetings
with internal business groups and stakeholders
Construct wireframes and develop rapid prototypes of UI designs to communicate
site navigation, page layout, and interaction functionality
Design and manage usability tests, either conducting tests or working
with an outside consultant who will conduct tests; write moderator scripts,
screeners, and test plans
Analyze results of usability tests; develop solutions, write reports,
present recommendations for achieving remediation goals
Analyze, design, and specify information and navigation architecture for
successful user experiences
Requirements:
Experience in HCI, Usability and UCD
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong self-motivation with ability to prioritize and multi-task
Experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
Proficiency with MS Office software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency with visualization or information mapping software
Proficiency with HTML a plus
Proven desire to learn and to inspire
Minimum two years’ experience conducting usability research such
as planning, conducting, facilitating and summarizing usability tests;
gathering end-user and stakeholder requirements; analyzing tasks and end
user needs; developing conceptual models; and performing heuristic evaluations
BA/BS degree in Interaction design, Industrial design or Human Computer
Interaction
[Posted 9/25/04]
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Opportunities- PayPal:
Location: San Jose, California
UI Director
PayPal, an eBay company located in San Jose, CA is looking for a UI Director.
Management: Responsible for managing User Research/Usability. Responsible
for managing User Interaction and Design. Responsible for scaling the
group to deliver on business needs Change: Responsible for helping to
move team from the technology organization to the PM organization. Responsible
for helping to transition the Designers to a new lifecycle. Responsible
for helping to transition the current work performed from proprietary
code (maxcode) to new XSL/XML code
The ideal candidate will have
a minimum of 6 years of interface design experience, with an additional
4+ years of design team management.
Preferred educational background should include a BA/BS or MA/MS in Human
Computer Interaction or an MFA in Design. Familiarity with the following
technologies required: HTML, CSS, XSL, XML, CGI, ASP, JSP (or other similar
scripting languages). Knowledge of following tools required: Photoshop,
Illustrator, Homesite, CVS. Managing design teams that have worked on
large scale localization projects is strongly preferred. Please send resumes
to ksly@paypal.com.
UI Design Mgr
PayPal, an eBay company located in San Jose, CA is looking for
a Design Manager who will be responsible for managing a team of designers
for PayPal's large scale web-based application. The ideal candidate is
a visionary who will proactively champion design to other groups within
the company, understands design's role within the business, and can achieve
the business goals while creating a world class design and user experience.
Must have previous experience leading a team of designers.
The ideal candidate will have
a minimum of 5 years of interface design experience, with an additional
2+ years of design team management.
Preferred educational background should include a BA/BS or MA/MS in Human
Computer Interaction or an MFA in Design. Familiarity with the following
technologies required: HTML, CSS, XML, CGI, ASP, JSP (or other similar
scripting languages). Knowledge of following tools required: Photoshop,
Illustrator, Homesite, CVS. Managing design teams that have worked on
large scale localization projects is strongly preferred. Please send resumes
to ksly@paypal.com.
User Research Mgr
PayPal, an eBay company located in San Jose, CA is looking for
a User Research Manager. Determine the usability methods/techniques to
use that will yield the most effective data in a compressed development
cycle. Plan, design, and conduct usability evaluations such as usability
tests, heuristic evaluations, field studies and competitive analyses during
all phases of product development. Work with marketing and product groups
to identify user segments and create user profiles Plan, design, and conduct
usability testing in the lab and in the field, both domestically and internationally.
Rapidly prototype features for testing in HTML. Analyze data, write reports,
and present findings to cross functional teams. Evaluate and communicate
results of studies and work with designers to come up with design solutions
that not only solve the usability issues, but also adhere to site standards
and meet the business need
At least 8 years of industry
experience conducting usability research
Must have previous experience developing international and domestic user
research strategies
Must have previous experience developing processes for integrating user
research into the product development life cycle
Experience in usability testing of web-based applications and conducting
usability test internationally is strongly preferred
Advanced degree in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human
Computer Interaction or Human Factors, or other related discipline with
a solid foundation in research design using quantitative and qualitative
methods. Please send resumes to ksly@paypal.com.
UI Designer
PayPal, an eBay company located in San Jose, CA is looking for
a user Interaction Designer who will be responsible for designing PayPal's
large scale web-based application and/or our internal agent systems and
tools. The ideal candidate will have previous experience designing for
a variety of users within one platform, experience with small business
users, experience with internationalized systems and experience designing
an application.
The ideal candidate will have
a minimum of 2 years of interface design experience.
Preferred educational background should include a BA/BS or MA/MS in Human
Computer Interaction or an MFA in Design. Familiarity with the following
technologies required: HTML, CSS, XML, CGI, ASP, JSP (or other similar
scripting languages). Knowledge of following tools required: Photoshop,
Illustrator, Homesite, CVS. Please send resumes to ksly@paypal.com.
Usability Engineer
PayPal, an eBay company located in San Jose, CA is looking for
a Usability Engineer. Plan, design, and conduct usability evaluations
such as usability tests, heuristic evaluations, field studies and competitive
analyses during all phases of product development. Work with marketing
and product groups to identify user segments and create user profiles.
Plan, design, and conduct usability testing in the lab and in the field,
both domestically and internationally. Rapidly prototype features for
testing in HTML. Analyze data, write reports, and present findings to
cross functional teams Evaluate and communicate results of studies and
work with designers to come up with design solutions that not only solve
the usability issues, but also adhere to site standards and meet the business
need
At least 6 years of industry
experience conducting usability research
Must have previous experience working with user interface designers
Experience in usability testing of web-based applications and conducting
usability test internationally is strongly preferred.
Advanced degree in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human
Computer Interaction or Human Factors, or other related discipline with
a solid foundation in research design using quantitative and qualitative
methods.
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Opportunities- Z-Tech Corporation:
Human Factors Analyst
JOB CODE: ST10015
Salary: Open
Location: Multiple-(San Jose California, Washington DC
and Atlantic City NJ)
Type: Full Time- Experienced
Z-Tech Corporation is a diversified small business providing solutions
based information management services in three primary areas: Information
Technology, Public Health Programs, and Biomedical Research Support. Z-Tech
is certified under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a)
business development program as a small business.
Currently Z-Tech is looking for a Human Factors Engineer to work in San
Jose California, Washington DC and Atlantic City NJ.
Duties: Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies
to the design of human machine systems and products. Develops and implements
research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate
developmental prototypes used in new products and processes, such as cockpit
designs, user workstations, and computerized human models. Interfaces
with design engineers to establish system design, operating, and training
requirements and to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces. Identifies
and analyzes technological problems or risks, performs theoretical human
factors investigations, and develops and implements research and analysis
plans. Experience in Military Systems Development, Aviation, Air Traffic
Systems, Aviation Security a plus
Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories,
concepts, and techniques. Problem Solving Provides solutions to a variety
of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Z-Tech Corporation offers an extensive benefits package to our full-time
employees. Our comprehensive plan is intended to provide security to our
employees and their families, as well as reward service and foster team
commitment and personal growth among our employees.
* Z-Tech Corporation proudly supports Affirmative Action. Z-Tech Corporation
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
disability, or national origin.
www.z-techcorp.com
Follow this link to Apply
Online
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience: 2 years with Bachelor's 0 years with Master's |
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Job Opportunities-
Volkswagen:
Location: Palo Alto, CA
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Position:
User Interface Engineer
Length: full time/permanent
The Volkswagen of America Electronics Research Laboratory has an opening
for a User Interface Engineer based in Palo Alto, California.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is focused on the research and development of user interfaces
for the automotive environment, and will identify, create, and assist
in projects that have human interfaces. The ERL currently is doing research
in the areas of speech recognition, haptical feedback and Display technology.
This position will concentrate to integrate the different technologies
into an easy-to-use, non-distracting Human Machine Interface. This position
will support the entire global mix of VW brands, engineering teams and
related partners.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Researching user interface philosophies and trends
• Growing the technical knowledge of user interfaces for the team
• Assisting in studies to learn the habits of people in the mobile
space
• Preparing technical demonstrations, and building prototype systems
• Building business cases for the use of new solutions
• Being the key contact for the laboratory to other experts in the
VW community
Education and/or Relevant Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts or Engineering Experience
• 3 – 5 years experience in a related role Unique Skills
• An understanding of automotive ergonomic concerns in and out of
the automobile
• Flexible attitude towards customers and suppliers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Motivated, self-directed team player, self-starter with positive
attitude and strong work ethic
• Vision for future electronics
• Fact-finding and documentation skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Former experience with portable/mobile used interface design is
desired
• Proficiency of German is helpful
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Contact Information:
Please
click here to visit our web site and submit your resume on-line
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KOHL GROUP:
Location: San Jose Area, California (South Bay Area) – contractor
must be on client’s site on a fulltime basis during this assignment. |
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User Interface Designer(s)-Job Description # KR10060_HFE WEB
Arrangement: 3 to 6 month contract assignment, initially.
Depending on funding and performance, term could be extended. Client has
right-to-hire option. Immediate Opening
General: Design and implement features for web-based
and JAVA-based applications - Ideal candidate will generate designs, mock-ups
and prototypes for current and future features, and efficiently implement
new designs and changes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Designing user interfaces for both JAVA and web-based applications
- Generating HTML and dynamic content (will require using a scripting
language like JSP/ASP),
- Applying user interface design skills and principles to web application
design,
- Creating release-quality web development code and graphics for inclusion
in the final product,
- Working with other Design Team members, engineering, and product management
teams to implement features.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
fundamentals of user interface design, have experience working through
the entire product life cycle, and be familiar with user-centered design
methods such as field studies, heuristic evaluations, and usability studies.
The candidate will also have experience working in a multidisciplinary
team on a dynamic web application, be task oriented, and demonstrate effective
communication and documentation skills.
Experience/skills:
- 3-5 years experience in application or web application design a must,
- BS/BA in Design, Human-Computer Interaction or other related experience,
- Proficient in HTML coding,
- Experience designing and implementing user interfaces using Swing,
- Proficient in JAVA, JavaScript, CSS, CVS, CGI, ASP/JSP (or other scripting
language),
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia HomeSite,
- Experience in localization a plus.
PLEASE NOTE: The above job description represents client’s ‘ideal’
candidate. That said, client’s primary focus is identifying a seasoned
usability professional with expertise in user interface design and usability
testing, with SOME development/coding skills. They are NOT looking for
a developer/coder with some user interface experience – the focus
is USABILITY – user interface design and test. Interested and qualified
candidates please email resume to JPGLEASON@KOHLGROUP.COM
with brief note mapping experience/skills to specific requirements of
job description.
[Posted 1/20/04]
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Job Opportunities-
Intel Corporation:
Locations: Folsom & Santa Clara, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Hillsboro,
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Position: Human
Factors Engineer
Candidate Type: Experienced
The Internet world consistently gets faster and Intel consistently sets
the pace. The e-Business group is driving the Internet economy by actively
fostering the development of customer-centric solutions. As a Human Factors
Engineer (HFE) in the eBusiness group, you will help develop solutions that
"fit" the user and their tasks by using human factors and process
improvement techniques to represent the customer/user throughout all phases
of the Program Life Cycle (PLC).
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for various Human Factors engineering activities
including:
-Gathering and defining user requirements (including user visits, task
flow analysis, contextual inquiry and other data collection)
-Working with project teams to establish usability goals and track the
performance against the goals throughout the development process
-Product concept formation and qualification (rapid, iterative UI design,
simulation, and evaluation)
-Conduct usability testing in field and lab settings
-Evangelize user-centered design through training, role modeling, and
influencing project teams
-Provide guidance on workflow mapping and improvements, including assisting
training to provide work aids and process changes
Qualifications:
To be successful you will possess at least an M.S. (a Ph.D. is preferred)
in Cognitive or Experimental Psychology or Human Factors (or the equivalent)
with greater that three years of experience in Human Factors Engineering
(including web, software, or eBusiness solutions development) or Total
Quality Management/Systems. Other qualifications include:
-Six Sigma* Black Belt certification and application expertise required
-Proven track record of providing a systematic, disciplined, and quantitative
approach to continuous improvement
-Proven experience and knowledge of Human Factors methods (data collection
methods, developing usability goals, UI design, etc.)
-Highly developed UI design skills for creating paper and electronic prototypes
(graphic design, web design, web development languages/technology)
-Excellent verbal and written communications abilities including presentation
skills
-Creative problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and focus
on critical tasks
Contact Information:
Ronnelle Yee
Intel Corporation
Global Staffing - Diversity Recruiting
ronnelle.p.yee@intel.com
Intel is 100 "E-Resume" @ http://www.intel.com/jobs/jobs/
[Posted November 26 ]
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Job
Opportunities- eBay:
Location: San Jose, CA |
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Position: Contract
position for Usability Recruiter/Data-logger
Length: Contract runs through end of year and possibly
beyond
Hours: Monday thru Friday with varying hours each week,
30-hours/week maximum
eBay seeks an experienced Usability
Contractor to work with the eBay Design Labs Usability group. Working
at our main headquarters in San Jose, you will support the Usability Engineers
by recruiting test participants and data logging during usability testing.
Your work will provide the Usability team with the data to drive product
decisions for one of the ten most-visited sites on the Internet.
Your major areas of responsibility
will include contacting potential participants by phone, scheduling participants
for usability sessions, sending follow-up emails, and data logging during
usability tests to provide quantitative and qualitative data to the Usability
Engineer. Familiarity with usability lab equipment is a plus.
You must be able to work in
a fast paced environment. You must have excellent typing and communication
skills. You must also be familiar with usability methods and procedures.
Education and/or Relevant
Experience:
* Minimum of 1 year of usability experience required, preferably with
high-traffic consumer websites or e-commerce services.
* BA in Experimental Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive
Science or related degree required.
* Basic knowledge and understanding of usability and user-centered design
processes and techniques.
* Prior experience conducting usability tests a plus.
* Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
* Must be flexible in terms of work days and hours.
* Excellent typing and communication skills a must.
Contact Information:
Please send your resume to lborns@ebay.com
[Posted November 3rd
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Position: Senior
Usability Engineer
Hours: Full Time
eBay seeks an experienced,
highly motivated senior usability engineer to join the eBay Design Labs
Usability group. Working at our main headquarters in San Jose, you will
conduct usability studies, work with UI design teams, research usability
issues, and provide usability data to drive product decisions for one
of the ten most-visited sites on the Internet.
Your major areas of responsibility
will include creating, running and analyzing usability studies. You must
be able to work in an extremely fast paced environment and be willing
to work evenings or weekends to collect usability data if needed. You
will work closely with UI designers and product managers. You will be
part of the design team providing data and recommendations to help achieve
optimal user-centered designs. You will also aggregate data over various
studies and provide site wide usability recommendations.
You must have excellent communication
skills and work well in teams. You must also be a self-starter, resourceful
and able to analyze complex problems quickly but thoughtfully. You must
be proficient and industry experienced in various usability methods.
Education and/or Relevant
Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years of usability experience required, preferably 3 years
with high-traffic consumer websites and e-commerce services.
* Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction,
Cognitive Science or related degree required; PhD a plus.
* Deep, thorough knowledge and understanding of usability and user-centered
design processes and techniques.
* Extensive experience conducting usability tests; website testing a plus.
*Ability to work on multiple products and deliver to hard deadlines.
* Must thrive in a challenging and intense work environment. Must be self-directed
and a self-starter.
* Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills. Be prepared
to show relevant work on projects.
Contact
Information:
Please send your resume to acole@ebay.com,
or send it directly to our corporate employment site: http://www.ebaycareers.com/
[Posted November 3rd ] |
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Job
Opportunities- Environmental and Occupational Risk Management, Inc.
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Company Introduction:
Founded in 1990, Environmental and Occupational Risk Management, Inc. (EORMŽ)
is the world's leading provider of high-value, strategically oriented environmental,
health, and safety (EHS) consulting services. Through rapid demand for our
technical and management consulting services, we have grown to over 140
employees strong, working from offices strategically located throughout
the United States, and serving an esteemed who's-who of leading multinational
firms. EORM specializes in solving your most difficult EHS management challenges
in the least amount of time. Our EHS tools and strategies are designed to
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Location
Stoneham, MA
Category Associate EHS Consultant
Years of Experience 3-5
Technical Focus EHS Generalist, ergo
Job Code 22-ASKR-5-316
EORM's Stoneham office is expanding and we have a great opportunity for
a motivated, outgoing individual seeking the challenge of managing a large
project at a high-tech company. This position will focus on EHS program
development and maintenance as well as regulatory compliance, including
fees, permits, hazardous materials and waste, OSHA, and EPA. This position
will also be responsible for coordinating with regulatory agencies (inspections),
conducting training and managing the on-site ergonomics program. This
position will work closely with our client to support their overall EHS
project needs.
Three to five years of experience with OSHA and EPA regulations, project
management, and familiarity with ergonomics program development, implementation,
or technical human factors engineering is required. Excellent communication
skills, including writing technical reports are a must.
Must have a BS in a health and safety-related field. MS in health and
safety-related field or related discipline is desirable.
Benefits
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a
competitive compensation package.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com to apply and for additional company
information.
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Location
Oakland, CA
Category: Senior Consultant
Years of Experience 7-10
Technical Focus Biotech, biosafety
Job Code 12SRTC-300
EORM's Oakland office continues to expand and we are adding a Senior EHS
Consultant who has specialized experience in biosafety and radiation safety,
as well as general EHS. This exciting position will be instrumental in
helping grow our biotechnology practice in the region, and will do and
manage a wide variety of IH and safety related work, including implementation
of IH and EHS programs for our Northern California biotechnology clients.
This position is also responsible for project management, client management
and business development.
Experience in one or more of
the following fields is needed: safety engineering, safety/IH program
implementation, and IH monitoring (chemical & physical hazards). Also
requires prior experience within biotechnology, biosafety, or pharmaceutical
industries. Prior consulting experience is strongly desired. One of the
following certifications is also required: CBSP, CIH, or CSP. Excellent
communication skills, supervisory experience, and business development
skills are needed.
Must have a BS in Occupational
Health and Safety or related technical field (e.g., Chemistry, engineering,
etc.). MS in Occupational Health and Safety is or related discipline is
desirable.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply.
[Posted July 9th, 2003]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category Associate EHS Consultant
Years of Experience 3-5
Technical Focus IH and EHS generalist
Job Code 22-ASDR-1-318.
EORM's Sunnyvale office is growing and we are looking to add a consultant
to our team. This position will focus on industrial hygiene issues, including
performing IH and safety audits of semiconductor facilities and equipment.
This position will also have opportunities to develop and implement written
EHS programs, conduct training and play an integral role at one of our
client sites. This position is also responsible for project management
and client management.
Three to five years of experience in one or more of the following fields
is needed: industrial hygiene (IAQ, sampling, monitoring), semiconductor
equipment and facilities EHS, safety engineering, health and safety code
compliance, safety program development, EHS training, regulatory compliance,
or working knowledge of environmental issues (air, waste water, hazardous
waste). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing
technical reports are a must.
Must have a BS in a science-related
field. MS in health and safety-related field or related discipline is
desirable. Certification (CIH, CSP, or PE) is a plus, but not required.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for additional company information.
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[Posted July 9th, 2003]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category EHS Specialist
Years of Experience 1-3
Technical Focus Environmental
Job Code 23-SPRH-1-317
EORM's Sunnyvale office continues to grow and we are looking to add a consultant
to our team. This position will focus on environmental issues, including
air, wastewater and hazardous waste. This position will also have opportunities
to work on various other EHS programs, including conducting audits, supporting
ergonomic evaluations and conducting training. This position will work closely
with one of our clients to support their overall EHS project needs.
One to three years of experience in one or more of the following fields
is needed: environmental issues, IH (IAQ, sampling, monitoring), ergonomics,
safety engineering, health and safety code compliance, safety program development,
EHS training, or regulatory compliance. Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, including writing technical reports are a must.
Must have a BS in a science-related
field. MS in health and safety-related field or related discipline is
desirable. Fluency in Spanish, both verbal and written is desired.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for additional company information.
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[Posted July 9th, 2003 ]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category Associate EHS Consultant
Years of Experience 3-7
Technical Focus EHS Generalist with IH and project management
Job Code 22-ASVG-1-315
EORM's Sunnyvale office is expanding and we are adding an EHS Consultant
to our team. This position will focus on supporting IH and safety projects
at one of our client sites in the semiconductor industry. This position
will serve as the liaison between our client and EORM to support project
needs and project team.
Three to five years of experience in one of the following fields is needed:
IH (IAQ, sampling, monitoring), semiconductor equipment and facilities
EHS, safety engineering, health and safety code compliance, safety program
development, EHS training, regulatory compliance, or working knowledge
of environmental issues (air, waste water, hazardous waste). Excellent
communication skills, supervisory experience, and business development
skills are needed.
Must have a BS in a science-related field. MS in science-related field
is desirable. Certification (CIH, CSP or PE) is a plus, but not required.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for additional company information.
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[Posted July 9th, 2003 ]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category: Associate EHS Consultant
Years of Experience 3-5
Technical Focus ERT, crisis management, BCP, training
Job Code ASTL-235
EORM's Sunnyvale office is expanding and we are adding an EHS Consultant
to our team. This position will focus on crisis management, business continuity
planning, and emergency response planning, including all hazard emergency
response plans, emergency action plans, and safety plans and manuals for
EORM’s clients. This position is also responsible for conducting
technical safety and health training.
Three to five years of experience in one of the following fields is needed:
business continuity planning, emergency response, safety engineering,
health and safety code compliance, safety program development, EHS training,
regulatory compliance, or ISO 9000 and 14000 standards. Excellent communication
skills, supervisory experience, and business development skills are needed.
Must have a BS in a science-related field.
Benefits
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a
competitive compensation package.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com to apply
and for additional company information.
[Posted July 9th, 2003 ]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category: Senior Consultant
Years of Experience 7-10
Technical Focus EHS Generalist plus a specialty area
Management Yes
Job Code PCKR-229
EORM's Sunnyvale office management team is expanding and we are looking
for a Senior EHS Consultant who will have supervisory responsibility for
four or more technical consulting staff. In addition to management and
leadership responsibilities within the Sunnyvale Region (the company’s
largest Region) this individual will manage and develop key customer accounts;
share ownership for achieving the team’s annual business plan and
budget; and have responsibilities for project management, client management
and business development.
Experience in at least one
of the following areas is needed: environmental services (regulatory compliance
and strategic management); IH; safety engineering/management; product
safety in the biotech or semiconductor industries; ergonomics (office
and manufacturing); or sales. Requires business development skills plus
two or more years of supervisory or management experience. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills, including writing and editing technical
reports are a must.
Must have a BS in science-related
field or business administration is needed. MS in science-related field
or MBA is desired. Certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, or PE) is also desired.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for additional company information.
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[Posted July 9th, 2003 ]
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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Category: Senior Consultant
Years of Experience 7-10
Technical Focus Ergonomics
Job Code SRTL-214
EORM's Sunnyvale office continues to expand and we are adding a Senior
EHS Consultant who has specialized experience in ergonomics. This exciting
position will be instrumental in helping grow our ergonomics practice.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing various ergonomic
tools and systems, mentoring other consultants in ergonomic practices
and theories, as well as managing large ergonomic and other EHS projects.
This position is also responsible for project management, client management
and business development.
Seven years of EHS experience
is needed, including a general safety and strong ergonomics background.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including writing and
editing technical reports), supervisory experience, and business development
skills are needed. .
Must have a BS in Ergonomics,
Human Factors, or a science-related field or equivalent work experience.
A MS in a science-related field or MBA is desirable.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for additional company information.
EORM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
[Posted July 9th, 2003 ]
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SR EHS Consultant
- Job Code 21SRBN-2-312
Austin, TX
EORM is looking for a SR EHS
Consultant to provide high-level EHS management and technical consulting
to corporate clients in the Texas region. Utilizing their strong network
of industry and business relationships in the Austin (or other areas serviced)
the Sr. EHS Consultant will develop business with new clients, to broaden
the client base in the region. Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for more information about our company.
[Posted June 19, 2003] |
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SR EHS Consultant/Sales
Associate - Job Code SRAM-233
Portland, OR
This position will support
business development objectives for the PNW region while supporting various
EHS projects. This individual will be primarily responsible for developing
new business, new customers, and growing EORM's Northwest Region. Visit
our web site at www.eorm.com to apply and for
more information about our company.
[Posted June 19, 2003] |
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EHS Specialist
- 23-SPSM-6-314
Newport Beach, CA
EORM is looking for an EHS
Specialist with an EHS generalist background, including IH for our Newport
Beach, CA office. Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
for more information about our company and to apply.
[Posted June 19, 2003] |
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Senior EHS
Consultant - Job Code 21SRSM-6-310
Newport Beach, CA
EORM is looking for a Senior
EHS Consultant to assist in the growth of our southern California region
while supporting our clients. Visit our web site at www.eorm.com
to apply and for more information about our company.
[Posted June 19, 2003] |
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SR EHS Consultant,
Generalist - 9SRCB-301
Chicago, IL
EORM is looking for a SR EHS
Consultant to support and manage EHS projects for our Chicago, IL office.
Visit our web site at www.eorm.com to apply
and for more information about our company.
[Posted June 19, 2003] |
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Job
Opportunities- Other: |
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Usability
Engineers/Interaction Designers, PeopleSoft
Pleasanton, CA
Send resumes to tracy_nguyen@peoplesoft.com.
PeopleSoft is looking for talented
Interaction Designers and Usability Engineers to join PeopleSoft's User
Experience team. You will drive a User-Centered Design process and define
the user experience of complex Web-based business applications. User experience
(UE) professionals at PeopleSoft are empowered and appreciated! We are
responsible for the design and evaluation of PeopleSoft's 160+ eBusiness
products. You could become part of our experienced multi-disciplinary
UE team, working with development,
strategy, and sales to create user-centered Web-based business applications
that are a pleasure to use.
Qualifications:
* Proven strong technical design skills.
* Experienced leader of the development of relational database applications
with a solid foundation in both traditional waterfall development and
rapid development methodology (including prototyping experience).
* Expertise across the majority of the PeopleSoft 8 development toolset
(and at least some knowledge and understanding of the areas that you're
not an expert in). The point is you'll have to be well aware of the capabilities
of the full PeopleSoft bag of development tools tricks.
* Expertise in user interface development for web-based applications,
including self-service.
* Experience with user-defined rules processing engines.
* Solid applications integration experience.
* Project planning skills.
* Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
[Posted October 28, 2002] |
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