Front-End Developer at 234Buzz Media

We are looking for a user-experience designer with strong interests and capabilities in the design and development of engaging user experiences. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This individual excels at providing both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement. The candidate will also have extensive experience in a fast-paced and innovative development environment. A thorough understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Executing interaction design and visual design as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Collaborating on user experience planning with a lead experience architect
• Consulting with clients and lead experience architect
• Researching interaction design trends
• Researching technology trends
• Performing other duties as assigned

Role Requirements:

• Two or more years of user experience design experience for software, Web applications which leverage emergent technologies, consumer electronics and/or mobile devices
• Strong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication ability, drawing skills and sketchbook technique
• Exceptional design skills, production value and attention to detail
• Ability to create wireframes as well as visual design comps
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks and associated design tools
• Experience with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of common software project management practices
• Understanding of common software development practices

An additional advantage would be:

Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, php, JavaScript/JQuery, AngularJs and wordpress