Interaction Designer - Sunnyvale, CA, Palm Inc, FT or Contract

Overview:
Palm is seeking a world-class interaction designer with a proven track record of shipping game-changing products. In this role you will develop groundbreaking mobile products, working with a cross-functional team from product conception to ship date to define the interfaces that millions will use every day.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• A seasoned understanding of the theories and practices of interaction design
• An intuition for finding the opportunities inherent in design problems
• The ability to communicate design ideas persuasively and concisely
• An intrinsic empathic connection to users of mobile devices
• A craftsman,s obsession with getting every detail right
• A passion for elegant simplicity
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional team through the design process from research to delivery
• Draw user flows, wire frames and sample screens
• Write specifications to guide delivery of the UI
• Work closely with a tight-knit design team to support a consistent product vision
• Drive intuitively simple, emotionally appealing, and functionally impressive interaction design
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years practical experience delivering exceptional software interaction designs
• Be able to express your ideas concisely and completely in words and pictures
• Practical knowledge of design tools, including Photoshop and Flash or equivalent
• Experience with software applications for phones or handheld devices a plus
• Visual design experience a plus
  

Skills/Experience:

• Ability to create simple, intuitive, functional and appealing interfaces
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to clearly, succinctly and persuasively articulate design decisions and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Can successfully juggle multiple projects and competing priorities
• Good sense of humor
  

Education:
BA/BS or above in a design related field