Junior User Experience Designer – NY
ABOUT US:
Code and Theory is an award-winning interactive agency with offices in New York and San Francisco. We offer a comprehensive range of services to create focused media and interactive experiences. Founded in New York City in late 2001, we’ve grown organically through a commitment to creating excellent and innovative work, regardless of medium. We’ve created game-changing sites for clients such as Vogue Magazine, The Daily Beast and Engadget.
THE ROLE:
As a Jr. UX Designer, you’ll use your innate passion for user experience, proven creative talent and expert-level abilities in design, user experience, interaction design and user-centered design principles to manage and mentor our team of user experience designers and push our work product to new levels. In this leadership role, you’ll champion the digital craft and ensure that the team’s output meets our world-class standard.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with a team of junior- to mid-level UX Designers working across multiple projects
- Work with and mentor designers on the team as well as build and push the work to new levels
- Execute top quality design work as necessary in alignment with Code and Theory’s high standards
- Work with project teams throughout development and deployment stages to ensure work is of world-class standard
- Work closely with Producers and team coordinators to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met within budget and timeline
- Participate in strategy brainstorms and creative concept development
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in interaction design
- An in-depth understanding of CS4/5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Flash)
- A solid academic background in human-computer interaction or related field. Advanced degrees are preferred
- Experience preparing and conducting user research and usability tests
- Proficiency with Omnigraffle, Fireworks and Excel
- Encompass knowledge of motion design (in specific relation to transitions) as well as visual/interactive/interface design trends
- A portfolio of work demonstrating experience leading or managing the design of complex systems across multiple platforms including mobile and touch based interfaces
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner, with use of good judgment
OUR BENEFITS:
- Small, fast-paced company with great strategic thinking and creative talent
- High-profile clients and projects
- Vision, Medical and Dental insurance
- Summer Fridays
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- 401(k)
