Interaction Designer

Responsibilities:

• Advise on content/features based on market research and evaluations, develop logical system paths, and assist in the production of unique visual and tactile solutions for system interaction with the user interface designers.
• Generate and implement evaluation processes to validate system: content, interactions, and visuals.
• Advise on human factors to be considered in the initial design or re-design phase of company products.
• Applies human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the interface designs of products.
• Develops and implements research methodologies and statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate current products and prototypes.Scope will include test plan, process, test, analysis and report generation.Content should include visual, tactile, voice, content and other interfaces with the user.
• Develops, oversees, and performs contextual user interviews to gather “deep dive” analysis of “Users” needs versus stated wants. This is done to better understand the user, the necessary features, and what types of interactions/usability/mental model the system should reflect.
• Researches market conditions and assists in conducting feasibility studies to determine market demand for existing and new products or services.
• Work alone or as a member of a team to create solutions to Interface Designs and specifications for specific programs.
• Be aware of Vehicle’s brand identity or project specific design strategies and provide unique solutions that stay on target. Also stay aware of technology trends and how they relate to UI/UX design trends.
• Assist/create design briefs, presentations, sketches, diagrams, maps, computer renderings, storyboards, videos, or other items as necessary to properly communicate ideas/solutions to team, colleagues, suppliers, or clients.
• Assist in the development of design briefs by gathering information and data through web searches, reports, surveys, field research, or other. Review data/observations, and provide specific conclusions and possible strategies to accomplish or solve the problems identified in the information gathered.
• Utilize a broad range of design related software to visualize and eventually realize design solutions, and keep continually updated with the latest software and techniques.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Computer Interaction, Ergonomics, Design, or Cognitive Psychology from four-year college or university; and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Automotive, Electronics/Mechanical knowledge, and/or programming knowledge is preferred.
• Must understand all aspects of human factors principles, techniques and technologies.
• Basic PC and Windows Office Programs. Visio/omnigraffle. Adobe CS5. Understanding of the following: a plus, Java, Javascript, DHTML, HTML5, CSS, PHP, ASP, Unix, Linux, Android, Adobe Air, Alias, Eclipse.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employee of organization. Able to communicate ideas, concepts, and subjective matters to others through various mediums. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an interest and knowledge of radio, navigation, and current and future consumer electronics technology. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary/multi-national teams.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to convert Metric to Standard measurements. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Understanding of basic design mathematic theorems.
• Flexible for occasional travel.

Automotive industry background is must.

Experience with HCI is must.