Fulltime UI Architect (SF Bay Area)
In this role, you must be able to understand end-user workflows and design user interfaces that are intuitive and optimize workflow. We are looking for someone who is passionate about user-centered design and usability in general, with the ability to create both compelling concepts and work through complex details. You should have experience working in collaborative environments, integrating user-centered design, technology, and business strategy, and managing clients. You also are adept at applying best practices for UI via the agile process. You enjoy working independently, taking initiative, and innovating.
Key Responsibilities
- Create interaction flows, screen wire frames and mockups.
- Review and provide feedback on UI designs and implementation with a view to usability and user requirements.
- Interface with internal stakeholders across the organization to present designs and gather feedback.
- Work closely with product managers, developers and other internal stakeholders throughout the product design process.
- Create and maintain detailed UI Style and Design documentation.
- Work in close collaboration with internal customers and teams to develop strategies that address product content and overall user experience design for Catalyst’s clients.
- Ensure user requirements are sufficiently understood to develop UI and workflow designs.
Required Technical Skills and Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with diagrams, in writing, verbally and as a presenter.
- Ability to articulate business strategy and branding issues, and to balance these with user needs and technological constraints.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and the ability to work constructively with engineering and artistic teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage clients, communicate persuasively, and resolve issues.
- A passion for details.
- Knowledge of Adobe products, MS Visio, MS Word, and MS Excel.
- Degree or diploma in a related discipline such as Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or User Experience Design is an asset.
- Previous experience translating design ideas into workflows in the design of information systems.
- Experience with defining UI for enterprise software and SaaS.
Required Non-Technical Skills
- Keen interest in User Centered Design and practices.
To apply
Send your resume in .pdf or .doc format to: (please no phone calls)