The successful candidate will be based at our Leixlip site on the outskirts of Dublin.
Best regards,
David
Intel Labs: Interaction Designer
Description
We currently have a position for an experienced interaction and visual designer with a background in software / UI development. The successful candidate will be joining a world-class team of industry researchers with a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds including social scientists, designers, software engineers, strategic planners, and technology innovators.
If you are passionate about making ideas tangible, have a strong interaction design background with a focus in UI design and development, get excited about user-centeredness in the design process, have an appreciation for technology and find creative inspiration in the constraints imposed by real-world business demands whilst wanting to have impact on a wide range of industries and their technological futures, please send us a CV/resume, a cover letter explaining your interest, two or three professional references, and a sample of what you think is some of the best work you have done.
This is a full-time position, and salaries are competitive and will be commensurate with experience. We are a team that believes we achieve our best results when we work together, so candidates must be willing to relocate to the Dublin/Leixlip area in Ireland for this position.
Job responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
· Leading collaborative synthesis of research data; translating consumer research into design implications/requirements
· Developing/visualizing product concepts, interaction schemes, and user experiences (and use cases) using wireframes, storyboards, scenarios, etc.
· Designing/building conceptual and working experience software prototypes
· Contributing to the development of user experience strategy, positioning projects within a clearly articulated context of Intel’s business, industry/ecosystem developments, and emerging consumer behaviours
· Presenting design concepts to audiences with a wide variety of (mostly technical) backgrounds
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following:
· Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills paired with wild creativity
· Expertise in visual design, interaction design, information design, interface design, information architecture and an understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Flash, Visio, Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator.
· Java application development experience on the Android platform and/or application development experience for iOS/Apple devices.
· Multimedia content development/integration – video/audio/computer graphics integration.
· History of successful collaboration on project teams
· Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
· Enthusiasm and confidence; ability to lead projects independently
· Ability to balance personal interests and design sensibilities with the objectives of research colleagues and the needs of the business
· High tolerance for a dynamic work environment with rapidly changing priorities
· Willingness and ability to travel
Qualifications
You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Experience would be obtained through your educational level research and/or relevant industry experiences.
Minimum Requirements:
· Degree in design or a related discipline
· Minimum of 4 years experience with software prototyping tools (e.g., Flash, Illustrator, Photo Shop, After Effects)
Preferred Requirements:
· Master’s degree or PhD in design or a related discipline.
· Significant academic work and professional experience in a secondary discipline (design-related software development, computer science) is a strong advantage.
· Highly developed skills in visual design and are adept at structuring information and interaction schemes.
For further information on this position, please contact Dr David Prendergast at david.k.prendergast@intel.com
