User Experience Designer

Posted Jan 03, 2012

Wolfram Research
Location: Champaign, IL
http://www.wolframalpha.com

   

Wolfram|Alpha is looking for a passionate User Experience Designer to help creat great user experiences for web and mobile projects.

Responsibilities include: Translate user needs and business requirements into clear specificiations; create user stories, flow, wireframes, and interactive prototypes; develop and maintian detailed product specifications and design patterns; analyze user data to better inform priorities and design; plan and execute UX testing of prototypes and monitor user feedback; and research the latest technologies, best practices, and online trends and provide recommendations for the team.

Must have: Passion for simple and intuitive design; be a team player with excellent communication and presentation skills; have experience in designing interaction for web and mobile apps; have expert knowledge of interface design standards and best practices; have experience with user-experience research methods and usability testing; experience using OmniGraffle, Axure, or other prototyping tools; have attention to detail and a critical eye for visual design; be flexible and have good organizational skills; experience and/or knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Requirements: At least three years of professional experience in designing interactions, a degree in interaction design, computer science, cognitive science, human computer interaction, psychology, or similar training, and have an available portfolio or samples of work.

 

     

Interested in Applying?

Please apply online at: careers.wolfram.com