Job Description
Role Summary: Common tasks, qualifications and special skills
Technical
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Possess advanced skill in and application of design principles (feature function allocation, metaphor, menu/object structure, windows usage, layout, style, information design)
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of UCD process
- Demonstrate advanced skill with and application of UI design tools
- Possess familiarity with usability evaluation methods, metrics, and data and how they are applied in the UCD process
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge ofUI technology with ability to design new UI functionality
Execution
- Create complex UI prototypes, UI models and/or UI standards for new or existing products for a product family
- Write UI style guides, design direction white papers, and/or whole product UI specifications
- Propose, maintain and communicates design plan for project members
- Contribute design solutions to usability reports and design solutions for problems that cross multiple usability activities
- Plan, conduct and/or supervise customer research activities (site visits, surveys, focus groups)
- Lead product design review for compliance with UI standards
- Educate development, product management and strategy about UCD principles and deliverables
- Present at industry conferences or contribute papers for professional publications
Teamwork/Leadership
- Serve as primary UI contact with product management, strategy and development on the design.
- Lead cross-functional team meetings
- Train junior staff
- Supervise interns as needed
- Participate in hiring process
- Receive some coaching from UI architect or manager
- Demonstrate mature and responsible attitude to all aspects of assigned position
- Exercise flexibility and adaptability towards achieving the overall objectives of the group
Qualifications
- Possess 7-12 years' experience which is required, while 8-15+ years' work experience is preferred
- Demonstrate success applying UCD in a corporate context
- Possess B.A. or M.A. degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field
Core Business Competencies
Product Mastery
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of F1Studioz total service offerings and can position benefits and value to customers
- Makes sure that key technical requirements are identified and thoroughly understood
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Keeps abreast of tools, methods, and techniques, thereby acting as an internal resource in a particular area of expertise/specialist knowledge
Communication
- Expresses and articulates key elements of ideas or concepts (both written and verbal) in a logical, descriptive, and comprehensible manner
- Anticipates reactions and responds appropriately
- Probes and listens for information from others, without interrupting or judging, in order to understand underlying issues
Building Relationships
- Establishes strong and broad professional relationships
- Easily builds networks and rapport with diverse groups and collaborates cross-functionality
Results Orientation
- Displays strong tenacity and drive to see things through to successful conclusion
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, a propensity for action, and confidence in the likely success of plans and initiatives
- Delivers results that meet or exceed expectations
Personal Drive
- Pursues achievement of goals with energy and enthusiasm
- Seeks new experiences and challenges
- Is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and seeks self-improvement
- Remains determined in the face of obstacles or pressure
Adapting to Change
- Supports change, and encourages others to respond positively to change
- Demonstrates flexibility in working with a variety of working styles, new situations, and team members
Culture Alignment
- Act as an ambassador for the f1 brand. Help in culture embodiment and brand advocacy.