Come work with a great company in San Jose as a User Interface Designer! User Interface Designer Job Description: Create and be accountable for the user interaction model, workflows, information architecture, prototypes, and guidelines for user interfaces. Develops design concepts and user interface designs. Conduct user and design research including: usability studies, ethnographic field research, user surveys, prototype testing, competitive product analysis, and latest industry & design trend research. Responsible for creating compelling, innovative design solutions that demonstrate the power and value of rich client and web based internet experience. Collaborate closely with engineering and marketing to conceptualize, design and prototype innovative, highly usable application, UI design patterns and framework for next generation and current LDSG applications. Work with cross-functional teams including other designers in collaborative development of highly interactive prototypes to demonstrate LDSG vision. There will be a need for close coordination with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the designs can be adopted . RESPONSIBILITIES •Work in cross-functional teams, especially with Business Arch and HR-IT, to plan, prioritize, and deliver information architecture, information design, visual design/page layouts, tools, services and applications to support the complete cohesive user experience. •Leverage modern web technologies to define innovative user interfaces and interaction models that result in improved user productivity and operational efficiency. •Work closely with key stakeholders to communicate design strategy and rationale •Make understanding end user requirements a constant priority. •Educate internal teams on best practices around information architecture, interaction and visual designs, usability and supporting technologies. •Conduct prototype and full usability studies with audience to assess the usability of platforms and to provide targeted feedback for improvements PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE •5+ years of experience in design complex enterprise level desktop and web applications. Created seamless and consistent user experiences. •Track record of developing and delivering successful, intuitive, and compelling designs which contribute toward market leadership. •Strong knowledge of the product life cycle required to ensure consistently great user experience in a series of software products. •Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to successfully develop and deliver shipping products TECHNICAL SKILLS •Successful track record of delivering integrated high end user interfaces on schedule, on budget, and on quality. •Deep knowledge of user center design processes and methodology •Broad knowledge and advanced skills in visual design, information architecture, usability evaluation, and appropriate technologies •Solid understanding of interactive web technologies (HTML/CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, Flash, Flex, Ajax, Mashups) and industry trends and experience designing applications leveraging these trends. •Experience gathering and documenting business, functional, and end user requirements PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & CHARACTERISTICS •Results-oriented team player who takes absolute ownership, and champions all aspects of customer and product initiatives. •Strong communication skills, oral and written; able to engender trust and respect of peers and stakeholders. •Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of non-technical internal clients. •Sense of urgency. Escalates product issues when appropriate; maintains a sense of "problem ownership" to see all issues through to successful resolution. Strives to turn around issues with an efficient and effective approach to the end customer's satisfaction •Self-confident, possesses a strong work ethic, and is continually focused on improvement, innovation, and bottom-line results. •Passionate commitment to the customer and to product quality. Champions the product and the customer's needs and implements a model of continuous improvement in both company goals and project-related tasks. •Capable of juggling a number of priorities and delivering results on time in a high pressure, dynamic environment. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.