Wednesday, January 16, 2013

URGENT: Freelance UX/UI Designer needed ASAP in SF.

Looking for impressive UX/UI designer with some tablet/mobile work under their belt, who might also know what a node.js is.

Our client a solidly funded start-up and as their UX designer you will work closely with the engineering and product teams. This is a full-time, on-site freelance job.
We provide a W2 and healthcare option through Anthem.

Please read the job description and requirements below and get back to me immediately at ameet@kineticreative.com should you be interested, with your latest resume, portfolio and expected hourly rate.

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Possess a great personality
+  Are enthusiastic, innovative and have a great sense of humor
+  Have a self-starter and self-sufficient attitude
+  Adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
+  Approach projects in a highly inquisitive manner and open mindset
+  Collaborate naturally and are comfortable working independently
+  Combine the courage of conviction with the willingness to ask for help, follow direction, and exchange constructive critique with peers
+  Are reliable, good natured, conscientious and passionate about design & technology

Take responsibility & set the stage for great products
+  Conduct research that gives stakeholders insight into customers values & needs.
+  Create a visual language strategy that achieves user goals and ties into our brand.
+  Iteratively refine a visual system requirements and patterns that support the interaction that addresses our customer’s goals, and that engineers can build.
+  Present visual & interaction design work and rationale, helping assess the work  based on the brand and persona goals rather than personal opinion.
+  Work within an Agile environment and be capable of delivering work in iterations.
+  Participate in concept development, user testing, and design ideation.
+  Collaborate with product managers, engineers and stakeholders.

Are skilled and experienced

We’re looking for candidates with 3+ years doing a mix of interaction, visual design and HCI for digital products, agency experience a plus. You’re a smart, collaborative, pragmatic person who’s all about solving visual design problems. You also:

+  Have superb information and graphic design skills (and a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, HCI or a closely related field).
+  Understand interface and interaction design principles as they relate to web sites, desktop applications, handheld devices, and environments.
+   Understand branding as it relates to user experience
+   Love typography and grid systems
+   Communicate clearly about design, from delivering persuasive presentations to writing detailed style guides.
+  Have a sharp wit and a manner that inspires trust and confidence
+  Consistently deliver brilliant design on a deadline
+  Rapidly produce multiple unique stylistic approaches to a problem
+  Have a desire to keep learning throughout your career
+  Understand the capabilities and limitations of common GUI technologies
+  Are a master of common graphic design and Web design tools
+  Absorb, cultivate and convey user test & competitive analysis

Knows the tools:
Besides a great portfolio showcasing comprehensive visual and interaction design skills, we are also looking for some who can:
+  Build wireframes via tools like Balsamiq and Illustrator
+  Create proof-of-concept prototypes via HTML & CSS (preferred)
+  Clearly hand-sketch and articulate concepts—on the fly.
+  Write detailed design guides
+  Intimately know Adobe Creative Suite
+  (If you are a unicorn) and have front end development skills in HTML, CSS and jQuery are a plus. 

Send resumes and referrals immediately to ameet@kineticreative.com