Description :
Job Title: User Experience Designer
Job Category: Product Design
Product: (Not Product Specific)
Date Posted: 06/04/2008
Job Code: 232359
Location: WA - Redmond
Travel Required:
EXG, the Entertainment Experience Group, is a multi-disciplinary group of designers/creatives, working side-by-side with talented software developers and marketers. We are currently working on the Xbox experience and our challenge is to maintain a cohesive design across all mediums to enhance the overall brand experience. The ideal candidate would have strong creative skills and a clean design aesthetic - an innovative designer with a passion for technology and entertainment.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the art and creative directors and other members of the design team, responsibilities would include creating design concepts and prototypes for projects such as key Xbox console features; including software interaction design and visual direction and the integration of hardware and software interaction. Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Strong visual sensibilities
Experience shipping complex products within deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are a must
Advanced knowledge\experience of XUI tool and/or Flash - specifically timeline animation.
Experience working in Source depot and build environment.
Be able to use multiple tools for rapid prototyping (XUI, Flash, Adobe CS3 family, etc.) Creating a system that is easily expandable and can be updated by other persons.
Experience working with Developers
The ability to break apart static designs into a functional application.
Strong design and animation skills.
Must be able to problem solve, create unique solutions within the toolset XUI provides.
A minimum of 3-5 years work experience designing within a collaborative environment required. This position will require working closely with program management and development teams in proposing solutions in this dynamic space Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Game experience a plus. Must have the ability to work under constant deadline constraints. Some basic knowledge of HTML required. Portfolio review required. Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design or related area preferred.
