Friday, February 08, 2008

Interaction Designer in NEW YORK, NY

Friday, February 08, 2008
Major Ad Agency seeking talented Interaction Designer.

Job Summary:

Often technology can be complex and uninviting for the intended users. Our Interaction Designers work with the project team to determine the functionality and experience of web sites, games, activities and tools. Our process aims at minimizing the learning curve, increase the efficiency of task completion and to provide a satisfying user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Partakes in brainstorming meetings and participatory design sessions

• Analyzes relevant products to determine best practices

• Develops personas and user scenarios to help determine the audience and their needs

• Documents design solutions through creation of diagrams, sitemaps and annotated wire-frames

• Assesses product, user research and design requirements

• Presents and defends designs at key milestones

• Develops, tests and refines prototypes

• Identifies tools, templates, and techniques that evolve
existing practices within the Interaction Design Department and the larger Creative Design Community
Experience: Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience developing online interactive experiences

• Well-developed skills in documenting interface design and information architecture
(user scenarios, functionality, sitemaps, annotated wire-frame, story boards, flow charts, etc.)

• Experience working with a team of designers, writers and programmers in the production of tools and applications

• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, and/or OmniGraffle

• Knowledge of HTML and Flash

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

• Organized, detail oriented and able to act independently

• Must have a passion for designing for people and creating experiences that are clear and engaging

About Renegade:

As an agency that specializes in integrated ideas, we are unique in our ability to conceive and fully execute concepts that cut through both digital and analog communication channels. Our services include strategy and creative development, media planning and buying, viral and event marketing, and website and application development, Our staff is comprised of 60 dogged, curious and imaginative employees. The team includes strategists, technology experts, researchers, project managers, production specialists, visual and interactive designers, and writers. We work hand-in-hand throughout every aspect of the process to ensure success.


If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and a link to your portfolio to

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