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
