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

$$$$$ Lead UI/UX Designer Needed in Palo Alto - $160K

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,