Experience Designer – 606329
email: ken.anderson@intel.com
Description
We are currently accepting applications for an experience/interaction designer. The successful candidate will be joining a world-class team of industry researchers with a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds including social scientists, design researchers, interaction designers, human factors engineers, strategic planners, and technology innovators.
The qualified candidate will serve as user experience design lead on one of several ambitious technology research initiatives underway at Intel and will contribute from early research phases through to prototype and production. Exceptional dedication, communication and interpersonal skills are an essential part of this role.
If you are passionate about making ideas tangible, have a strong interaction design background (with a focus in either HCI/UI or industrial design), 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. If you possess a specialist’s deep expertise and are willing to expand your current skill set to acquire a generalist’s appreciation of other disciplines. If you enjoy the challenges that come with working on multidisciplinary teams and want to do the hard work that will have impact on a wide range of industries and their technological futures, please send us a CV/resume, a cover letter explaining your interest, three or more 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 either the Santa Clara, California or Portland, Oregon area 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 and directing the design of conceptual and working experience prototypes (software and hardware)
— Planning/coordinating design research within the context of a larger project research agenda
— 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 behaviors
— 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
— 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
THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE INTEL MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (IMC) ORGANIZATION.
Minimum Requirements:
— Bachelors degree, master’s degree or PhD in design or a related discipline
— 3+ years experience as a practicing experience/interaction designer (or related)
— 3+ years experience with successful project planning and management
Preferred Requirements:
— Significant academic work and/or professional experience in a secondary discipline (design-related, social/behavioral sciences, computer sciences, business, etc.) is a strong advantage
— Highly developed skills in visual design and concept visualization; familiarity with software prototyping tools (e.g., Flash, Illustrator, Photo Shop, After Effects)
— Aptitude for structuring information and interaction schemes
Job Category: General
Primary Location: USA-California, Santa Clara
Other Locations: USA-Oregon, Hillsboro
Organization: Corporate Technology Group
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Job Type: Experienced
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Posting Date: Jul 19, 2011
Apply Before: Jul 19, 2012
Business Group
Intel Labs is the company’s world-class, industry leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel’s technology pipeline and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel’s growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling new technologies and high risk opportunities ahead of business unit investment and demonstrating first-to-market technologies and innovative new usages for computing technology. Intel Labs engages the leading thinkers in academia and industry in addition to partnering closely with Intel business units.Intel recently announced the formation of a new research lab dedicated to exploring and envisioning the future of computing. Under the leadership of Intel Fellow Genevieve Bell, the Interaction & Experience Research Lab will continue to evolve Intel’s long-standing emphasis on the importance of understanding (and designing for) the human experience in technological innovation. Here at Intel, we are tremendously excited about this unique opportunity to lead a major corporate technology research lab from a human-centered perspective. We are looking for a select few, exceptionally talented folks who share that excitement to join our team.
Hiring Manager: Melican,James Patrick
Hiring Assistant: LINDA ILLIG
Job Grade: 06
Shift: Regular Days
Relocation Approved: Yes