RUX

The User Experience Designer in the Media General Digital Group performs information architecture and design tasks required for the creation of MGDG products, employing various IA techniques, using the latest design tools, following best practices and performing usability testing. The UX Designer maintains a steady focus on the end user while communicating effectively with internal stakeholders.

Skills:
Project planning, time management, organizational skills. Ability to quickly and thoroughly troubleshoot complex design problems (for example, assess problems, identify possible solutions, recommend most favorable solution, implement and test solution). High competency with: Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Flash, Well-organized. Portfolio

Required.

• Two or more years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, user interface designer, information architect, or similar role

• Visual design expertise demonstrated through mockups and style guides

• Ability to prototype in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and/or Flash

• Fluent in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as

• Strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques

• History of acquiring user data (conducting usability studies, performing user research) is a plus.

Apply online at www.mediageneral.com and reference Job ID #IMD-000155

EOE

Position Description:
We are seeking a Web Designer/Front-End Developer to assist in the rapid prototyping of user interface designs for an online account servicing Web site.

Required Skills:
- Expertise in hand-coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to swiftly create Web prototypes from wireframes and verbal direction
- Strong understanding of usability concepts and best practices
- A knack for designing intuitive layouts and forms for all levels of users
- Aptitude to design optimized Web graphics that maintain an established corporate brand
- Technical savvy and communication skills for conveying ideas and concepts virtually

* IMPORTANT: For a candidate to be considered for this position, a resume and recent online work samples are required. *

General Responsibilities:
- Understand and apply the basics of creative and business strategy.
- Work with Clients, Usability Lead, Creative Director, Copywriter and/or Producer to produce layouts and form designs that are both compelling and cost-effective.
- Produce clean, technically accurate Web files while meeting deadlines.
- Create layouts and prototypes for client presentations and user research
- Effectively communicate design specifications of files to be given to back-end Developers
- Share knowledge and experience across teams
- Work with vendors (Developers, stock photo house, photographer, etc) when necessary
- Understand overall budget constraints of projects
- Able to complete tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage deadlines and production scheduling on numerous, concurrent projects.
- Perform effectively in a demanding work environment and show resiliency to stress.

Required Software Skills:
Photoshop, ImageReady/Fireworks, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.

To Apply: Please contact Heather Wrenn at hwrenn@aquent.com

Richmond’s own Joe Sokohl will serve on IXDA’s Board of Directors!

Joe’s 2-year appointment was announced in December. He joins a distinguished group of practitioners on the board.

The Interaction Design Association provides an active, highly practical and often entertaining discussion forum on a spectrum of topics of interest to people who design interactive systems — from web sites to cell phones to touch screens. The IxDA is dedicated to nurturing an international design community through education, conferences, mentoring and discussion across disciplines.

Congratulations, Joe!