Information Architect/UI Designer, NBC Universal

Information Architect/UI Designer, NBC Universal - New York, NY - Full & Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

NBC Universal is looking for Information Architects/UI Designers mid to senior-level in the New York City area. Both contract and full-time opportunities are available. Come work with us in the newly-formed UX Design team, creating next-generation websites and webapps for NBCU's host of high-profile brands.

Great projects, great people, great compensation. What else is there?

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Information Architect/UI Designer is responsible for the design and creation of wireframes, userflows, and user interface designs for our suite of websites & online applications. The User Interface designer develops documents and designs based on Business Requirement Documents,
Functional Specifications, input from the Product Design and Operations staff, and other supporting documentation.

• Design and implement highly usable interfaces with the best possible user experience, working with interaction designers, product managers, software engineers, and project managers
• Produce high level flows and detailed prototypes and mockups to effectively test and communicate designs
• Work with our product specialists to validate designs and iterate on findings
• Maintain current knowledge of what's possible with the technologies and interface standards across the broad range of platforms and browsers we support
• Work with all product teams to create a superior end-user/customer experience for all Blackboard product lines
• Work collaboratively with product managers to create the functional specification document and project documentation
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements: BA/BS or MA/MS in related field

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years experience designing highly usable, effective interfaces for web applications
• Experience with user-centered design methodologies
• Strong information and interaction design experience
• Experience developing conceptual models, flowcharts, prototypes, detailed UI design requirements, and interface designs
• Strong visualization and presentation skills, (Indesign, Illustrator, Visio, PhotoShop)
• Familiarity with Flash, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based development environment
• Excellent cross-team collaboration, communication, written and organizational skills
• Portfolio of successful products and artifacts
• Ability to meet ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule
• Demonstrated understanding of how implementation decisions impact
• User experience in terms of browser compatibility, accessibility, internalization and performance
• Strong skills in prototyping and current front end standards
  
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  

Bonus Points for:

• Experience conducting usability testing and analysis
• Ability to design and create documentation
• Experience with Content Management systems
  

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit resume & online portfolio of sample IA deliverables (e.g. site architecture maps, wireframes, user interface specifications) to Jon Magliola at the following email address: jon.magliola [at] nbcuni.com.

IA-specific deliverable samples required for consideration.