The Active Network, Inc. provides technology applications and marketing services to community service organizations worldwide and has earned a reputation as a leading online destination for active lifestyles. The companys application services help organizations reduce the cost and complexity of managing community activities and fundraising events. Its marketing services offer integrated online and field marketing campaigns that help brands develop authentic relationships with active consumers. Its consumer properties offer a comprehensive destination for the active lifestyle.
About Active User Experience Design
Do you have a creative eye for design? Do you ponder the interaction between people and their environment? Interested in creating leading edge rich Internet applications? Would you like to influence a growing global brand? If so, then we have a position for you! The UX group at Active is a multi-talented, globally distributed team of individuals whose skills range from conceptual design to contextual inquiries. We are a passionate bunch of highly skilled UX specialists with a focus on defining and creatively addressing the needs of our customers. And were cyclists, runners, swimmers and campers too, so we have a personal interest in building great products for our users. You could be one of us!
Senior Interaction Designer
As a Senior Interaction Designer, we are looking for a candidate that lives and dreams design and knows how to leverage the power of Rich Internet Application (RIA) design to build intuitive, and emotionally compelling applications. Requires a thorough knowledge of interaction design principles as well as a close partnership with user research, creative and content teams. Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills are a must. Our compensation is commensurate with experience.
Preferred locations:
San Diego, CA
Seattle/Bothell, WA
Burnaby, Canada
Roles & Responsibilities:
Employ user centered design practices and principles to create world-class, brand-leading experiences
Working closely with a cross-functional team to assess product requirements, the designer will create UI models, user task and interaction flows, screen designs, user-interface interaction details that promote ease of use and optimize the user experience for various online products
The designer will organize these design details into a complete user interface design specification that will be used as a blueprint for development
This person will partner with user research team members to better understand the user, test the usability of features and conceptual designs
Should have practical experience employing user centered design methods
The designer should be self-motivated and be able to make logical decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and objectives
Keep abreast of current design tools, techniques and methodologies
Position Requirements:
At least 5 years of solid industry experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, user interface designer, or similar role, designing GUIs for websites and web applications
Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Cognitive Psychology or other related discipline
Must possess a solid working experience with appropriate design tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, InDesign, Visio, etc.
Should have experience with international and localization design considerations
Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within crossfunctional teams a must
Solid familiarity with HTML, CSS, AJAX, and Flash as well as working knowledge of designing Rich Internet Applications (RIAs)
Portfolio required
Nice to Have Skills:
Working knowledge of visual design and typography principles
Ability to create personas, profiles, and usage scenarios based
Experience working on an Agile/Scrum team preferred but not required
About The Active Network
The Active Network provides technology solutions and marketing access to community organizations, and is a leading online community for active lifestyles. Blending the right combination of talent, teamwork and technology, the Active Team is passionate about our business, our customers and our mission, To enhance the lives of individuals worldwide through technology and marketing solutions that enables and encourages participation.
Relocation and sponsorship support is not available for this position.
Don’t let this great opportunity to work with a dynamic and energetic group of individuals pass you by, please apply now! Be sure to include salary history in your cover letter. Active Network is proud to be and EEO/AAP employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.
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