Sr. Visual UI Designer Job in Seattle, Washington US

Ready to define and drive the visual experience for applications built on what is expected to be the world’s most efficient healthcare platform?

Join our client’s solid engineering team and get ready to revolutionize. We’re looking for a Sr. Visual UI Designer for a 3 month contract with likely extension to cover this opportunity like white on rice. In this role you’ll be working with a wide variety of designers, IA’s and writers to create, design, review and defend the work you’ve put together. We’re looking for someone to thrive in an energetic environment and feel comfortable adding to it, with hilariousness, all day every day.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

·         Work hand-in-hand with UX Designers and Writers to create comps based on wire frames from Information Architects.

·         Design concepts for new and existing features based on fuzzy and undefined design guidelines.

·         Collaborate with Information Architects to develop assets for prototypes used for User Testing.

·         Create redline specifications for designs and optimize graphics, as needed.

·         Review and defend work with UX Lead, design and feature teams.

·         Work with PM to ensure proper UX milestones and deliverables are noted throughout the release life-cycle.

·         Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to help define and defend UI decisions.

·         Present progress to core team and to senior and executive management.

·         You thrive in ambiguous cultures by being proactive and creating flexible solutions.

·         Successful candidate will have enthusiasm and energy to work in a start-up environment, and eager to deliver in agile development release cycles.

SKILLS YOU NEED

·         4 years’ experience designing complex data driven web- and non-web-based applications.

·         Illustration skills for designing iconography.

·         Should be senior enough to be able to go beyond what was specified in a wire frame by the Information Architect to enhance and/or modify the designs in order to perfect the UX.

·         Expert level hands-on software experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator Fireworks) and Microsoft Suite.

·         Working knowledge of how to design within code constraints and a solid understanding of CSS, HTML, Silverlight, etc.

·         Demonstrated experience designing for highly complex data-driven software applications.

·         Follows user-centered design best practices and techniques.

·         Strong positive track record of delivering on time and releasing successful products under tight timelines.

·         Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and drive hard UX decisions across cross-functional teams.

·         Strong portfolio demonstrating past relevant projects is required.

·         BS degree in HCI, Interaction Design or equivalent experience required.

The Pluses

·         Experience designing for SharePoint.

·         Hands-on HTML, JavaScript, CSS and XAML skills.

·         Ability to develop prototypes for user research and proof-of-concept.

·         Experience designing software for the Healthcare Industry.

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

Filter is a unique digital solutions agency providing creative marketing solutions, consulting and staffing services. From experience design and development, to content management services, to contract staffing and direct hire recruitment, Filter offers a wide range of services. We have the largest network of top designers, developers and other digital talent on the West Coast, which enables us to fashion solutions that are both more flexible and more cost-effective than those offered by traditional agencies. Filter counts among its clients many of the top global consumer and technology brands. Filter has offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.filterdigital.com.


To apply, please register at www.filterdigital.com and complete a personal profile in order to express interest in this position: http://www.filterdigital.com/Professionals/Search_Jobs.aspx?m=jid=1613

We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit.

Filter is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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