$$$$$ Lead UI/UX Designer Needed in Palo Alto

Job Description:
We are looking for a LEAD UI/UX DESIGNER.......

Responsibilities:
o Create the right documentation for the task at hand, ranging from a sketch on a piece of paper or a whiteboard to an annotated wireframe that a developer can run with
o Be able to easily pivot between high level product discussions and the low level implications of those discussions
o Help establish and reinforce consistent interaction design patterns across platforms
o Work closely with our product managers, designers and engineers to define the best way to approach a problem
o Know how to ask the right questions
o Rapid prototyping of experimental features supported by appealing and user-centered design concepts
o Design well thought-out solutions for usability challenges across different web and mobile platforms
o Testing features for usability and making changes where necessary, taking an iterative, agile approach
o Collaborate with your fellow engineering team members on concepts and designs, as well as with Product Management, Publication Managers others.

Requirements:
BS/MS in a HCI related field or at least four years experience working on large-scale web projects with complex information architecture

o 5+ years of User Interface, User Experience Design experience. Experience in developing web-based products/applications for consumers for a consumer-oriented website is highly preferred.
o Strong visual design skills including composition, use of color.
o Incorporate broad, conceptual ideas and transmute them into concrete products
o Design world-class flows that are simple, fun, and functional to use
o Love perfection but also love to release and improve
o Take charge with user A/B testing, usability studies as part of the design process.
o Lead the way with HTML/HTML5/CSS
o You understand web and mobile design patterns and can articulate opinions on design decisions.
o You can manage your own project and lead in a growing product team.
o You can create mocks and wires in Photoshop, or something equivalent
o You know the quirks of CSS with browsers, and the options to fix or avoid it.
o HTML is part of your everyday, like a balanced breakfast
o You can write and read JavaScript and jQuery
o Quickly and authoritatively make design decisions that balance user experience and data inputs
o Own all aspects of interaction and visual design, conduct user research and create user models.
o Develop high-level storyboards, mockups, wireframes and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
o Capable of rendering elegant visuals, ranging from content layout to form elements and textures and assets.
o Online portfolio required with submission of resume.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. You can view all of our jobs online at http://www.appleone.com/?sc=11id=665928

Job Experience:
UI/UX, UX, lead, designer, software,