Sr UI Designer Job in New York, New York US

Sr UI Designer

Description DIRECTV.com is seeking to hire a contract Senior UI Designer for its Web and Mobile Interactive Media group. Our team's focus is on collaborative, cutting-edge and intelligent design methods - so this role requires a person who is constructive, charismatic, passionate, and committed to informed problem solving, flexibility, scalability and innovation. Working closely alongside UX design and digital strategy teams, the Senior UI Designer contributes to and supports the creative and iterative process - as well as helps to establish and produce a variety of design deliverables for varying product development projects. Job Responsibilities Work in close proximity with the UX design team to help formulate and execute at all phases of a project's lifecycle - from concept and requirements through to visual execution and delivery Participates constructively within a team to design, layout and execute solutions for product development projects at all levels of fidelity - from sketching and prototyping, to final comps and documentation Supports the team in creating cutting-edge interfaces, modular design, new functionality, user flows and style documentation Participate in extending the visual language of the DIRECTV brand, web content, and site characteristics into concepts, designs, layouts, advertising units and interfaces Executes design and layout solutions with a high level of proficiency, logic, informed problem solving and artistry - a key focus for our team is in creating scalable design that is driven by cutting-edge design and technology Some background in photographic compositing, photo manipulation and retouching, vector graphics and icons, as well as an awareness of coding and UX principles, is definitely a PLUS Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates must know what excellence is within theircraft - and can not only identify and evangelize best practices, but use their tools to push new boundaries and explore new territory in order to deliver innovation An ability to create and maintain design specs and other applicable documentation and communication in conceptual, analysis and tactical phases of a project Strong knowledge of UI design processes and how it applies to user-focused methodology, particularly as applied to cross platform products Detail-oriented and highly developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Strong self-management skills as well as ability to work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team An ardent belief that better work is done through collaboration and iteration The ability to merge a user centered perspective along with an understanding of the value of design and brand within a business context A belief in the importance of rapid visual prototyping and sketches, and an ability deliver concepts at various levels of fidelity Strong written, verbal and presentation skills BS/BA or Masters in Design, or related degree preferred Candidates who have experience in the following are preferred: highly trafficked consumer-driven websites, technology, cross platform experiences, entertainment experiences and digital agency experience Software Skills Advanced level of the following software required: Adobe Creative Suite Strong working knowledge of current web development technologies and platforms A PLUS: Familiarity with Axure or other rapid prototyping techniques/software A PLUS: Experience/Awareness of new developments in HTML5