User--Designer-II

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Russell, Tobin & Associates, is seeking to hire a User Experience Designer II in Seattle, WA.

• Duration: 12 months – Contract
• Pay Range: $50-55/hr (DOE)

• Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups as needed to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to help define business and feature requirements via empirical online data, usability findings, market research, and proven UCD principles.
• Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data using Omniture Site Catalyst.
• Present design work to the user experience team, product team, and client executives for review and feedback.
• Contribute to user interface design and development best practices and standards.
• Provide leadership in the area of ecommerce trends, web application design, and user interface innovations.

• 3‑6 years industry experience providing interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, human‑computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in best practices for web‑based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, and Dreamweaver.
• A strong online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant user‑centered design solutions is required.

• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills, including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different mediums.
• Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in an agile, fast‑paced environment.
• Prototyping skills in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, or Flash highly desired.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Software Development

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)‑retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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