UPA Job Bank: October 2008 UPA Job Bank: October 2008
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Posted on: 20 October, 2008
LIVE YOUR MISSION
Medtronic Careers with a Passion for Life
As the world’s leading medical technology company, we provide lifelong solutions to people with chronic disease. Everything we do is deeply rooted in our mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. We are also dedicated to the total well-being of our employees and have been recognized for eight of the last ten years by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For". Work with the kind of people who not only love what they do, but love why they do it.
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Human Factors Scientist to work in our Mounds View, Minnesota location. To apply, please respond to requisition number 64403 at www.medtronic.com/employment.
In this position, you will apply your knowledge of human performance and human factors techniques to the design and development of products offered by Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management (CRDM), Minneapolis, MN. You will need a solid understanding of the theories, principles, and data associated with human performance capabilities and limitations (perceptual, cognitive, motor, bio-mechanical, and anthropometric) and the ability to apply this knowledge to the design, definition, evaluation, launch, and use of products across Medtronic’s product range.
Specific activities include:
MS in Human Factors, Usability Engineering, cognitive/experimental Psychology, Kinesiology, Industrial Design or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with extensive human factors coursework. Have high tolerance for change, ability to multi-task continuously and quickly pick up advanced domain knowledge, and be willing to travel.
Have a 8 -10 year history of working on human factors design and evaluation of medical, business or consumer products. Demonstrate a proven track record of applying various human factors/usability engineering principles and tools in the design, development, and evaluation of hardware and software products brought to market. Show ability to integrate creative skills with innovative problem solving techniques to develop design concepts. Demonstrate ability to work with multidisciplinary teams that may include other HF experts. Candidates must have excellent team, interpersonal, verbal, and presentation skills.
Hold a PhD in one of the above disciplines. Have a working knowledge of cardiac function and implantable medical devices. Have experience teaching human factors and usability engineering concepts to a diverse audience.
Ability to freely move throughout the facility, use a keyboard and mouse, visually able to interact with personal computers. Stand/Sit/Walk 8 hours a day
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Rapid7 NeXpose is a premier network security (Vulnerability Management) Software Company located in El Segundo next to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We are looking for an exceptionally intelligent, insightful, personable and self-determined Usability Specialist specializing in web- and client-based application research to join our dynamic and fast-paced development environment as a member of the User Experience (UX) team.
As a member of the UX team you will help deliver the next generation of NeXpose, a rich Internet application (RIA). You will work closely with the Director of User Experience and will drive usability research across the company. You will be responsible to enhance the usability, accessibility and perceived appeal of NeXpose.
To be considered, qualified candidates should submit examples of applicable reports and materials via e-mail to Candace_Lee@rapid7.com along with a resume and compensation requirements for confidential consideration. Based on the initial submission, phone-based and in-person interviews will be arranged.
Conduct user experience studies of NeXpose software, documentation (user manuals and Help System), hardware (appliance UI and out-of-box experience) and website, e.g., competitive reviews, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, surveys, cognitive walkthroughs, structured interviews, contextual inquiry, task analysis, field studies, heuristic review, and card sorting.
Collect, deposit, mine and aggregate usability study findings and results via reports, video and other presentation materials and make actionable research-based recommendations.
Generate tests, materials and environment for testing, e.g., test plans, consent forms, lab, etc.).
Work with multidisciplinary team to develop a company-wide quality improvement program and specify and monitor KPIs for tracking.
Track customers and customer data and recruit participants for studies.
Generate user archetypes (personas).
Interface with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, interaction designers, visual designers and marketing
Work with designers to brainstorm and refine user experience prior to development to maximize ease-of-use and promote a positive user experience.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Information Design or related field (or equivalent experience) required. Advanced degree (MS/MA) preferred.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Must be extremely detail oriented and quality-driven
Must be passionate about visual and use centered design
An understanding of Microsoft Windows design standards is a plus
TechSmith Morae and other lab-based tools
Statistical analysis software such as SPSS
Microsoft Word and Excel
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Rapid7 NeXpose is a premier network security (Vulnerability Management) Software Company located in El Segundo next to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We are looking for a talented, self-determined user experience designer specializing in web- and client-based application design to join our dynamic and fast-paced development environment as a member of the User Experience (UX) team.
As a member of the UX team you will help design the next generation of NeXpose, a rich Internet application (RIA). You will work closely with the Director of User Experience as the primary user experience designer. You will be responsible to design usable software.
To be considered, qualified candidates should submit five examples of applicable designs online or via e-mail to Candace_Lee@rapid7.com along with a resume and compensation requirements for confidential consideration. Based on the initial submission, phone-based and in-person interviews will be arranged.
Design complex features and help to define the NeXpose UI paradigm (framework, navigation and information architecture).
Work directly with users to generate UI requirements, optimized task flows and use cases.
Create wireframes, story boards and prototypes.
Survey customers to validate designs, participate in site visits and create personas.
Create story boards and Flash-based prototypes of UI and/or custom controls.
Create user interface specification documents.
Participate in usability studies.
Application-based UI background a must; RIA experience a plus
Exceptional information architecture design skills
Documentation experience
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must be extremely detail oriented and quality-driven
Must be passionate about visual and use centered design
An understanding of Microsoft Windows design standards is a plus
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Flash knowledge not required but is a plus
Microsoft Visio, Word and Excel
Please respond to Candace_Lee@rapid7.com with a word copy of your resume.
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
IGN Entertainment, a unit of Fox Interactive Media, is the online authority on video games, and a leading Internet media and services provider to videogame and entertainment enthusiasts generally. IGN's properties collectively attract more than 31 million unique monthly users worldwide. Our network of videogame-related properties (IGN.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox, Direct2Drive and others) is the web's number one videogame information destination (and includes the largest digital distribution site for games) and attracts one of the largest concentrated audiences of young males on the Internet. We also own and operate the popular movie-related website, Rotten Tomatoes, and the leading male lifestyle website, AskMen.com. In addition, we provide technology for online game play in videogames.
The Interaction Designer will be responsible for identifying and documenting the functional aspects, behaviors and standards of IGN's websites. Working with various members of the product development team - product managers, web designers, engineers, and project stakeholders the Interaction Designer will:
* Take active ownership of usability across IGN's sites and products
* Produce highly accurate documentation (use cases, wireframes, flow diagrams, site maps, prototypes, etc.) required to implement design; ensure that produced pages match specifications
* Participate in project definition activities with other project and business stakeholders
* Work collaboratively with development / engineering leads to take a design from specification to implementation, creatively handling issues and edge cases as they arise
* Actively think of creative solutions to complex user experience problems and propose improvements to the existing product; be comfortable with data and metrics that might inform design direction
* Moderate and prepare documents for usability tests, including writing test plans, scenarios and questionnaires
* Additional hands-on activities could vary depending on the skills and preferences of the successful candidate
* Bachelor's degree (Master's a plus) in HCI, Information Science, design disciplines (industrial, graphic, instructional, architecture), or other relevant field and/or relevant work experience
* 5+ years experience designing interfaces for successful websites, web applications and PC applications. Looking for a range of experience levels, from designer to lead designer
* Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in information modeling, UI design, business process modeling, integration modeling, and usability (sufficient to drive development activities and decision-making)
* Worked in multidisciplinary teams that translated user research, test findings, and input from product managers / business objectives into usable design solutions
* Ability to identify, articulate and advocate best practices of UI and usability principles
* Experience with developing high-quality usability specs using Visio, Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, or other means
* Passion for building great products that are well-designed and widely used
* Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and resolve issues effectively
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Yu Centrik is looking for a bilingual interface designer (English / French) to intervene on various mandates concerning the analysis, design and evaluation of web, software and voice interfaces. Any additional knowledge related to accessibility is an advantage.
Remuneration Varies depending on experience. We offer a competitive compensation. If you are interested in joining our team and working in a dynamic and challenging environment, please send your curriculum vitae to Joëlle Stemp - jstemp@yucentrik.ca.
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Plante & Moran, PLLC, the 12th largest accounting and management consulting firm in the nation is proud to be recognized as ''One of Fortune Magazine's Top 100 Companies to Work for in America'' for the 10th year in a row. Our rapid growth and increasing demands for our services has created a need for a highly motivated individual to join our team.
An online portfolio site is preferred; minimally provide links to work online. We are looking for clean, well thought-out code that supports user-centric interactivity.
Independently motivated to research and provide direction in user interface areas such as:
Plante & Moran puts a great deal of emphasis on personal career growth. On the web development team, your opportunities include:
Plante & Moran's goal is to be the firm-of-choice for current and potential clients and staff. We are deeply committed to our client's success and to help our staff members realize professional and personal fulfillment. Plante & Moran strives to provide an environment that embraces and effectively manages human differences and promotes thought, creativity, and client service.
We strive to attract the best and brightest people: those that reflect the diversity of the clients we serve and hope to attract. To that end, we offer a number of great benefits, including the choice of several different health care benefit plans and dental and vision coverage. Other benefits include:
We thank all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Plante and Moran, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status, or status within any other protected group.
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Reports to Director of User Experience
Pharmacy OneSource, recently named one of the best places to work and one of the fastest growing technology companies nationwide, helps clinicians improve patient outcomes and prevent harm with our SaaS applications. We are seeking an Interaction Designer to join our design team. If you have interaction design experience we would like to hear from you! We offer a relaxed, creative and inspired environment in Middleton (WI) where great people and ideas thrive.
• Working closely with the Product Development and Technical teams to deliver an excellent [measured in terms of ease-of-use, speed, ability to perform tasks to reach user goals, ease of learning] user experience for all Pharmacy OneSource products and services.
• Contributing to defining the company’s global product design strategies.
• Designing and drafting interaction specifications to meet the requirements defined by the product design strategies.
• Overseeing and approving the trueness to interaction design of technical specifications (created by the Technical team).
• Overseeing and “architecting” the development process.
• Designing and drafting functional specifications for objects universal to all Pharmacy OneSource SaaS applications.
We offer a full benefits package, which includes medical and dental insurance, PTO, paid Holidays, and matching 401(k). Salary is commensurate upon experience. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, submit recent salary history and resume to jobs@rph.com
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Category: System Engineering
Position Type: Full Time Experienced (Permanent)
Relocation Available: Yes
Required Degree: MA/MS/MFA
Required Experience: 3+ years
Job ID: 81772
To Apply: Go to Motorola Careers at, www.motorolacareers.com/jobsearch_frames2.cfm?cntry=USA&w=search
Enter the Job ID (81772) to submit resume and application.
Motorola's Public Sector Applications business develops application software products for the public safety market. Key applications in this product portfolio include Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile Data, Law Records Management software (LRMS) and Corrections Management software (CMS). The combination of these 4 systems and common services enables Motorola to provide an end-to-end solution, and requires a complex, well-coordinated effort involving traditional software engineering, design & usability and product management tasks to meet the mission-critical needs of our customers.
Primary responsibilities for the UCD team include:
As a Sr. Human Factors Engineer, you will contribute to all areas of this process, but have primary responsibilities for detailed UI designs and creation of all graphical elements of the user interface to address product, business, brand, market, and user requirements, including screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and other user interface elements.
Public Sector Applications operates under an agile approach to software development, in which cross-functional teams work together to design and implement functional code. As part of the User-Centered Design team, you will work closely with system engineering & architecture, system test and product management, as well as end users from law enforcement, fire safety & EMS. Prior domain knowledge from any of these fields is strongly preferred.
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Job Posting: Director of Research & Consulting
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COMPANY NAME: AnswerLab
COMPANY URL: www.answerlab.com
JOB LOCATION: San Francisco
JOB TITLE: Director of Research & Consulting
JOB DURATION: FTE
AnswerLab is looking for a top-notch Director of Research & Consulting to play a key role in driving the success of our clients’ online businesses. This role should interest you if you:
* Enjoy managing client relationships and overseeing research programs
* Like to exercise both the analytical and creative sides of your mind
* Derive job satisfaction by doing high quality work and from being considered a trusted advisor
* Are interested in contributing to the growth of a research/consulting company
AnswerLab is a growing consulting company that assists clients in measuring and improving the experience of their online customers. Our clients include industry-leaders such as Yahoo!, eBay, Honda, Nissan, Intuit, and Wells Fargo. Example research methods include online customer experience evaluations, one-on-one usability sessions and online surveys. Our mission is to be the most trusted source for user experience research. We are passionate about providing top-notch service to clients and offering a fun, rewarding work environment for our team of research consultants.
* Working with clients to understand business needs, craft solutions and write proposals
* Utilizing various online research methods to best answer clients’ questions
* Directly running and delivering projects for clients, managing various partners and vendors
* Overseeing projects run by other consultants and mentoring junior consultants
* Collaborating with founders on the growth strategy for the company
The successful candidate should be able to handle multiple concurrent projects while managing tight deadlines and have experience building / leading a team of researchers. The Director of Research & Consulting will build trust with clients by:
* Responding quickly to client requests
* Understanding the client business issues that are driving the need for research
* Helping to define and creatively address client needs
* Providing the most appropriate research methods and tools to meet each need
* Conducting a detailed analysis of study data
* Providing clients with high-quality, accurate information and business insights derived from customer input
We understand that outstanding candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds. While specific experience is important, we are ultimately looking for candidates who have the personal characteristics to thrive in a growing client-focused business. The ideal candidate will likely have experience with most or all of the following:
+ Developing solutions, discussing options and writing proposals for clients
+ Leading consulting engagements with clients
+ Conducting quantitative and qualitative usability research and/or market research studies, particularly on large-scale websites or web-based applications.
+ Conducting analysis using Excel, SPSS or other analytics tools.
+ Designing and writing discussion guides, screeners, test protocols, and questionnaires.
+ Moderating one-on-one usability sessions and conducting other types of usability studies.
+ Using online/remote usability tools and survey software
+ Conducting presentations with senior-level business managers and executives
+ Working with the Internet
+ Demonstrated ability to 1) work independently and drive towards deadlines, 2) produce high-quality deliverables for clients, and 3) think creatively to solve problems.
+ Experience building and leading a team of researchers / consultants and managing the P&L / utilization of the team
+ College degree and preferably an educational background in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, or other related discipline with a solid foundation in research-based design using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
+ Consulting experience – either in research specifically or with a management consulting firm that uses analytical data to support conclusions
+ Ability to engage with business and research managers in Fortune 1000 companies.
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate discussions.
+ Presentation skills, including building PowerPoint presentations and presenting results and recommendations to clients.
+ Strong initiative and drive to succeed
+ As a growing company we offer you the opportunity to make significant contributions to the success and direction of the company.
+ You’ll have the opportunity to wear many hats.
+ You’ll have the opportunity to work with Fortune 1000 companies on a variety of interesting projects.
+ We offer a competitive compensation package, commensurate with your level of experience. You will earn bonuses based upon client
satisfaction and the overall success of the company.
+ Location! We are located at 161 Natoma Street in San Francisco (a block from Mission and 2nd Street). We are two blocks from the
Montgomery Street BART, and walking distance to countless restaurants and coffee shops. The Metreon is nearby as is SFMOMA
and other museums.
Learn more about AnswerLab at: www.answerlab.com
Interested? We’d like to hear from you.
Careers2 at answerlab.com
Posted on: 20 October, 2008
Constant Contact, Inc. helps small businesses, associations, and nonprofits connect with their customers, clients, and members. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact® champions the needs of small organizations and provides them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships. Constant Contact's leading email marketing and survey products—supported by our expert personal coaching and service—help all types of small businesses and organizations create professional-looking email newsletters and insightful online surveys, and begin a dialogue with their customers. Today, more than 200,000 customers worldwide trust Constant Contact to help them connect with their audience.
Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Constant Contact was ranked 628th on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States in 2007. Constant Contact was also named the 14th fastest growing company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for New England list, and the 7th fastest growing private company in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal.
Constant Contact offers a competitive compensation package that includes base salary and stock options. Our benefit package is comprehensive and includes Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Vision Insurance; 401(K); 529 College Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Vacation/Holidays; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability; Tuition Reimbursement; Adoption Assistance; and, an exciting Stock Option Plan!
If you desire to make a difference, are committed to bringing the highest quality of service to our customers and are looking for a "once in a lifetime" opportunity, send us your resume and salary requirements for consideration.
Please apply online at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=51479
Posted on: 6 October, 2008
Feeling unappreciated? At Kinfo, design is everything. Come join a team that is devoted to usability and UX. This will be a career defining opportunity, as your work will touch tens of millions of people worldwide.
Kinfo is a well-funded start-up located in South Park, San Francisco. We’re building an innovative consumer service that people will love. We’ve got a great team and a collaborative environment filled with smart, passionate people.
We’re looking for an interaction designer that knows how to strike the right balance between creative and analytical thinking. We believe in a structured approach to UI design. We also believe in challenging the status quo.
You will operate as an autonomous member of our product team, reporting to our Chief Creative Officer. You exhibit an unwavering focus on users and strive to learn everything you can about their behaviors, attitudes and emotions to help define the experiences you create. You also have a solid methodology for arriving at your final designs, using taskflows, user scenarios, wireframes and prototypes along the way. When all is said and done, your designs are intuitive, simple and exceptionally efficient for the user.
You’ll join us in our Victorian office near South Park with a sunny "Dev Parlor" in front and a couch-filled "Conference Parlor" in the back and a “war room” with 360 degrees of whiteboards in between. Our office manager keeps our larder stocked with fruit, sweet & salty snacks, and sodas. We have mastered the subtleties of brewing Blue Bottle coffee, which we keep in plentiful supply. We even spend some days teleworking at home or in cafes, as suits the needs of our individual team members.
Salary and stock options are competitive and we offer great health and dental insurance. If interested, please send your resume and examples of your work to Kinfo.Jobs+ic@gmail.com
Posted on: 6 October, 2008
HFI has a superb opportunity for a Usability Specialist who is passionate about usability testing and the user experience.
Some travel is necessary.
Please send your resume to jim.garrett@humanfactors.comPosted on: 6 October, 2008
Do you architect screens in your sleep? Design interaction metaphors for fun? Dream of a future where technology is so seamlessly integrated that we don’t even notice it? Feel it's your duty as a good citizen to not only point out unsatisfactory product experiences, but to also offer tactful and realistic suggestions for improvement?
If so, you may have found the ideal home here, among your unique kind, at projekt202.
This job requires an experienced GUI designer who is also equal parts investigator, crafty strategist, information architect, usability engineer, convincing communicator and all-around problem eliminator.
As a Senior UI Designer, you will be responsible for leading projects.
Job location: Austin, Texas
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To apply: Please send your resume, and links to your online portfolio or digital samples to: jobs@projekt202.com. No phone calls, please.
More about projekt202
We make software make sense. projekt202 believes that technology should make people feel good. We’re devoted to changing the human-computer relationship for the better.
We count among our clients some of the biggest and most influential software companies on the planet. Do we do consumer applications? Of course. Do we do business applications? Absolutely -- and we love 'em. And if you’ve got experience with hardware and software integration, then you’ll fit right in.
We offer a casual work environment that recognizes the importance of employee freedom and the kindling of creative fire. In our professional work, we make a point of having fun. Full-time employees enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, excellent health coverage, a generous vacation plan, numerous paid holidays and a happy work experience.
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Posted on: 6 October, 2008
Duration: 6+ months
Usability Engineer: To provide senior level usability services, including conducting user needs assessments, usability evaluations, and expert reviews of proposed web designs
Provides usability services for business and IT teams for web applications across multiple platforms, with mid to large scale scope. Plans, designs, and conducts usability and heuristic evaluations.
Mentors team members in the development and ongoing use of user goals, user personas, and usage scenarios.
Conducts user interviews, and contextual inquiries to identify user needs and gather user feedback. Completes detailed user and task analyses based on this research.
Collaborates with Marketing to profile client demographics and to select user participants. Researches existing client information and interviews clients. Conducts and/or records user observation sessions. Prioritizes client needs.
Creates detailed diagrams and tables, including user and task work flows. Writes analysis of findings and presents findings to project managers and teams.
Reviews competitors' web site usability and writes analysis of results.
Identifies quantitative and qualitative usability metrics and presents findings to project managers.
Presents usability findings to senior management and negotiates adoption of critical usability recommendations.
Evaluates Company web pages to ensure they provide clients with information that is easy to find. Recommends improvements in web usability, including amount and location of information, links, and related usability elements.
Facilitates user interface design sessions and related usability Inspections.
Trains teams in usability fundamentals. Leads informal usability education seminars (e.g., brown bag lunches) and one-on-one sessions.
Writes training curriculum and creates presentation materials.
Documents usability principles, best practices, and usability-test results. Reviews user interface design standards documentation and provides usability feedback.
Thoroughly understands and complies with IT policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established client service levels. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Security policies and procedures.
Participates in initiatives that measure quality and productivity standards
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience, with degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, human factors/usability, or information science. Graduate degree preferred.
Five years' related business experience
Strong written and oral communication skills, including interviewing and presentation skills
Strong analysis and problem solving skills
Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of the financial services industry
Advanced knowledge of the following usability practices and concepts: Formal and informal usability testing, Heuristic evaluations, User needs assessments, Integrating business and user work flows, Logical information organization and navigation, Inspections, Web user interface design, Group brainstorming and design sessions
Advanced understanding of one or more IT platforms: Microsoft Windows NT , Web
Advanced knowledge of current versions of the following products: Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio
If you are interested, please respond with a current resume and your required hourly salary to: aboschetti@kohlgroup.com. Please visit us at: www.kohlgroup.com
Posted on: 6 October, 2008
(6 months in duration in Hillsboro, OR)
Employees in Intel's Mobility Group design and implement the Intel mobile technology used in notebook computers, phones, ultra-mobile PCs and other portable devices. Intel's industry leading technology includes processors, chipsets, Enhanced Data for GSM Environment (EDGE), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), Wi-Fi and WiMAX wireless radios. These industry-leading technologies are driving the new mobile era of semiconductors, where people will carry their computing with them, making it truly personal. This group is growing very quickly, and has the broadest set of mobile and wireless technologies in the industry.
You should currently be enrolled in a relevant academic program. Additional qualifications include:
- Willingness and ability to commit for 6 months, starting the first week of January 2009
- Willingness and ability to work in Hillsboro, OR for the duration of the internship
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
- Highly self motivated, able to prioritize and focus on critical tasks (cut interesting chaff)
- Independent, but take direction and input very well
- Excellent user interface design skills and proven themselves to be creative problem solvers
- Excellent verbal and written communications abilities augmented with strong presentation skills
- Consensus builder who can flexibly articulate the value of user-centered design in a fast-moving, highly competitive environment
- Experience in designing and conducting qualitative and/or quantitative user or design research studies, including analysis of resulting data
Human Factors Engineers at Intel act as design-team members, lead UI evaluation efforts, partner effectively with other Human Factors Engineering groups and labs, and work closely with the usability community within Intel. In this position, you will be responsible for applying Human Factors Engineering techniques and principles at all phases of product/technology development, including:
- End-user profiling and application of market research
- Requirements gathering and definition
- Product concept formation and qualification
- Rapid, iterative user interface design, simulation, evaluation
- Usability planning, delivery, tracking and closure for hardware, software, and web projects
- Formal evaluation and experimental methods for field and lab (design, collection, analysis, delivery)
If you are interested in this Graduate Student Intern position at Intel, please email your resume and cover letter to Cynthia Kaschub at cynthia.e.kaschub@intel.com
Rapid7 NeXpose is a premier network security (Vulnerability Management) Software Company located in El Segundo next to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). We are looking for a talented, self-determined visual designer specializing in web- and client-based application design to work onsite in our dynamic and fast-paced development environment as a contracted member of the User Experience (UX) team.
As a member of the UX team you will help design the next generation of NeXpose, a rich Internet application (RIA). You will work closely with the Director of User Experience as the primary visual designer. You will be responsible for the production of a visual design that enhances the usability, accessibility and aesthetic appeal of NeXpose. Deliverables will include mood boards, user-centered UI layouts, customer surveys, brand-driven visual language (color, typography, graphics and icons), and ultimately a comprehensive style guide for development.
To be considered, qualified candidates should submit five examples of applicable designs online or via e-mail to Candace_Lee@rapid7.com along with a resume and compensation requirements for confidential consideration. Based on the initial submission, phone-based and in-person interviews will be arranged.
Application-based UI background a must; RIA experience a plus
Exceptional visual design skills
Strong vector-based illustration skills for graphic and icon generation
Documentation experience
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must be extremely detail oriented and quality-driven
Must be passionate about visual and use centered design
An understanding of Microsoft Windows design standards is a plus
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Flash knowledge not required but is a plus
Microsoft Visio, Word and Excel
The Design and Usability Center at Bentley College seeks a full-time Director. The Design and Usability Center, is a state-of-the art design and testing facility committed to user experience research, design, and usability testing services for the national and international technology community. The Center also supports Bentley’s graduate program in Human Factors in Information Design and related research efforts in field of human computer interaction.
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in cognitive psychology, human computer interaction, or human factors. Qualified candidates must have experience managing a testing and research facility, working with external clients as well as expertise in designing, administering, and interpreting usability tests and research studies. Involvement in and contact with the national testing, user experience, and HCI community is expected.
The Director will assume full responsibility for managing the Center, five full-time staff, seven Testing Associates, and the budget. The Director will market the Center’s services and coordinate testing, research, and consulting services for clients. Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards. Send letter of application and updated resume to:
jobs.bentley.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50823
For best consideration, please submit your application before October 31, 2008. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled. Bentley College is an equal opportunity employer building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Bentley seeks a tenure-track faculty member starting in August of 2009 to teach and conduct research in our rapidly expanding graduate program in human factors and user experience. We seek candidates with the experience and motivation to explore the intersection of human factors, the user experience, and business strategy. Like all faculty in the department, the successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses as needed.
Applicants must have a PhD in human factors, cognitive science, human computer interaction, or related area. Of paramount importance is demonstrated research achievement and scholarly publication in human factors, usability engineering or HCI. Applicants must be willing and able to establish externally funded research activities to complement the interdisciplinary work currently underway in our nationally recognized Design and Usability Center.
Also expected is demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching in one or more of the following areas: human factors, usability engineering or human computer interaction. Industry experience is highly desirable. Our program values interdisciplinary work across the college and close collaboration with the external development community.
Applicants should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page research statement, and a 1-2 page teaching statement to Human Factors and HCI Search Committee, Dr William Gribbons, Chair of the Search Committee, Smith 125, Bentley College, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452. Electronic submissions are welcomed and should be sent to wgribbons@bentley.edu.
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