Thursday, March 18, 2010

User Interface Designer in New York, NY

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Title: Graphic Design AssociateCompensation: Commensurate with experienceCompany Summary: Next Jump has accumulated more than a decade's worth of the most prized data assets in the market place by operating over 90k shopping platforms across the US and UK. We have been working in stealth mode to leverage this data and the technology to exploit the inefficiencies in the advertising industry. What makes Next Jump unique is our value proposition to our over 100 million users and 28k marquee brands. The merchant technology allows brand advertisers to re-direct their advertising dollars into price promotions for targeted customer segments, tracking full ROI on marketing dollars spent. For users, our personalization engine presents tailored deals from desired merchants that are user-requested and recommended based on their individual preferences and patterns. Next Jump clients include over 84% of the Fortune 100 and 41% of Fortune 1000 companies covering more than 25mm employees (including Goldman Sachs, GE, and Bank of America) and over 100mm affinity members and customers (including AARP, Hilton, and MasterCard). Our Employees:Next Jump is a fast paced exciting culture in which you will be able to let your talents shine. At Next Jump, we take pride in our employees, and are focused on investing in the most talented individuals who look to realize their professional potential. While "Next Jumpers" come from varying backgrounds, we all share the following values: Full engagement, exceeding expectations, consistent execution, active learning, trust, collaboration and tenacity. These values partnered with hard work, energy and striving for greatness is what makes Next Jumpers successful.Company Perks:Some of the things you will find rewarding at Next Jump are the full, onsite gym with our own personal trainer, breakfast and snacks available every day, company mingles, poker tournaments, summer outings and holiday parties. Job Description:Next Jump is looking for a Web Graphic Designer who has a passion for consumer-oriented website design. In addition to a strong sense of visual design, you must have a passion for user-centered web experiences. You will be responsible for working with the business and product leads to understand needs and opportunities. With internal needs in hand, you will lead the design through initial concepts and inspirational visuals through the design and build process for all Next Jump web sites. Responsibilities: * Work closely with designers, product managers, and business associates to create wireframes and design mockups for proper design implementation. * Innovate, refine and implement product design by means of visual and functional solutions that respond to user needs* Develop and code HTML pages as needed.* Manage workflow and deadlines of multiple, simultaneous projects* Identify and implement requirements, develop and maintain UI specifications and guidelines while resolving tradeoffs and implementation issues.Requirements: * Only portfolio's with web/interface design will be considered* 2-5 years prior experience in graphic design * Solid understanding of user-centered design processes, usability principles and information architecture* Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage work to critical project deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment* Knowledge of and ability to hand-code HTML, DHTML, and CSS* Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design or other related visual arts* Proficiency in established software tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Excel, etc.* Experience interacting with management, communicating and presenting design initiatives and priorities in professional and corporate settings* Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills* Outstanding organization skills and a keen attention to details* Knowledge of printed materials a plus
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