Bluehawk Consulting
Interaction & UX Designer
Remote
Bluehawk Consulting is seeking a strong
Technical/Interaction & UX Designer
with the ability to help develop world class UI/UX concepts into a final product. This hands-on role requires a strong command of User Experience & Interaction Design, exceptional visual design skills as well as solid knowledge of best practices in designing web, app, cross platform, and other enterprise design efforts. You must have a clear understanding of every facet of the design process that facilitates a superior shipped experience: interaction design, visual, brand integration, content creation, and strong planning & project management skills.
Project Overview Candidates must have strong visual sensibilities, deep interactive design knowledge, coupled with expertise in collaborating with interactive developers to launch engagement campaigns and cross platform applications. Candidates must have proven experience in creating designs which appeal internationally to a gaming and entertainment-seeking audience. Any experience regarding sustainability is also a huge plus.
Responsibilities Designing innovative world-class interactive experiences
Drive highest quality design end-to-end, from pre-production and planning phases through to launch for all design projects
UX Design, Interaction Design, UI Design, Visual design, development for multiple platforms and environments, including responsive design
Strong command of responsive mobile, tablet, desktop, web & app design in addition to 10-foot / lean-back experience design
Taking art direction from designer leadership
Layout, Composition, UI, UX, Information Architecture: Establish and direct composition, flow and visual/sensory framework of all experiences
Excellent collaborative skills working closely with other Design Team members, Project Managers, Stakeholders, and Leadership
Required Skills & Experience
Online Design portfolio of work samples, indicating details on your specific role and contributions for each project submitted in the portfolio
At least 1-2 years of experience with design or interactive media design in a formally managed creative atmosphere (interactive agency, design centric product team etc.)
Proven history of delivering world-class digital media
Exceptional design talents with stylistic breadth
Proven deep experience in digital interactive entertainment across both design and production
Experience of partnering with technical and non-technical Designers
Advanced design skills, efficient prototyping, production, and optimization techniques
Full command of leading design software (Adobe Creative Cloud)
Experience with Sketch (building and/or working with pattern libraries)
Expertise in User Experience, Informational Architecture, User Flow design, Wireframing, Redlining, Spec Documentation, and general early prototyping / whiteboarding
Demonstrated ability to both give and take art direction, feedback, and critiques effectively
Ability to deliver a wide range of interactive assets, from interactive models, prototypes, concepts to high quality production assets
Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively
Experience partnering with interactive developers and other graphic designers is essential
Knowledge and experience with front-end web development best practices, production process and responsive development requirements
UX research, establishing user personas & user stories, documenting, and disseminating findings
Expertise creating visual design documents including visual style guidelines
Strong familiarity with creating, updating, and using pattern libraries & UI frameworks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
Experience with training and evangelizing of processes, skills, documentation & best practices
An understanding of animation and motion work
Ability to show sketches, clear thought process and strategic decision making along the development of a project
Proven capability for strong composition and design narrative throughout portfolio of work
Strong communication skills including but not limited to communicate conceptual campaign work, beyond only good graphic design
Designer's aesthetic can hold up confidently to quality design aesthetic and modern design language
Confidence in presenting and communicating design work and its message to individuals and to larger groups of reviewers
Excellent internal partner relationship skills, collaborative attitude
Passionate, positive outlook, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Ability to embrace and respond to constructive feedback
Preferred Experience:
Genuine interest in & passion for entertainment media - particularly games, movies, TV & music
Passion and knowledge in sustainability
Enterprise product development
Experience working on larger projects, campaigns, or products from beginning to end with an ability to communicate their roll, team's roll & the meaning of each check point are a plus
Clean design with strong visual, typographic and UI elements are preferred
Vector illustration skills are a plus
Interactive Television, Video on Demand Application Design
HTML5 / CSS3 / jQuery / JavaScript / React JS
Education Required Education
Bachelors or higher degree
Equivalent work experience in User Experience Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or other related fields in lieu of degree
Our Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Bluehawk Consulting is a Kirkland, Washington-based management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 clients improve their performance, increase their efficiency, and enhance organizational value while reducing costs.
We are a team who love to accomplish great things together!
We excel at hiring talented people who are driven to create solutions for our client's most challenging projects. Uniting amazing talent with meaningful work experiences is our passion; fostering an environment that embraces individuality and unique gifts embodies our values and fuels our purpose.
We Value:
Our diverse team,
they make us great!
Consultative, client-focused and interactive approaches
Innovation, actualizing potential, and a positive outlook towards change and accepting challenges
Learning, listening, and communicating openly with respect
Passion, energy, zeal -
we have lots of it
Humor, lightness, and flexibility
We care about creating a supportive environment and positive employee experience. Employees will receive competitive pay, health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (choose between our Base Plan with HSA or Buy-up PPO plan), 401(k) with company match, 12 paid holidays, and up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. We also offer life insurance and a short-term disability benefit.
Salary Range for this position: $100,000 - $120,000
Bluehawk is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
If this sounds like a place you'd like to learn more about, visit us at
www.bluehawkconsulting.com
#LI-VR1
Bluehawk Consulting is seeking a strong
Technical/Interaction & UX Designer
with the ability to help develop world class UI/UX concepts into a final product. This hands-on role requires a strong command of User Experience & Interaction Design, exceptional visual design skills as well as solid knowledge of best practices in designing web, app, cross platform, and other enterprise design efforts. You must have a clear understanding of every facet of the design process that facilitates a superior shipped experience: interaction design, visual, brand integration, content creation, and strong planning & project management skills.
Project Overview Candidates must have strong visual sensibilities, deep interactive design knowledge, coupled with expertise in collaborating with interactive developers to launch engagement campaigns and cross platform applications. Candidates must have proven experience in creating designs which appeal internationally to a gaming and entertainment-seeking audience. Any experience regarding sustainability is also a huge plus.
Responsibilities Designing innovative world-class interactive experiences
Drive highest quality design end-to-end, from pre-production and planning phases through to launch for all design projects
UX Design, Interaction Design, UI Design, Visual design, development for multiple platforms and environments, including responsive design
Strong command of responsive mobile, tablet, desktop, web & app design in addition to 10-foot / lean-back experience design
Taking art direction from designer leadership
Layout, Composition, UI, UX, Information Architecture: Establish and direct composition, flow and visual/sensory framework of all experiences
Excellent collaborative skills working closely with other Design Team members, Project Managers, Stakeholders, and Leadership
Required Skills & Experience
Online Design portfolio of work samples, indicating details on your specific role and contributions for each project submitted in the portfolio
At least 1-2 years of experience with design or interactive media design in a formally managed creative atmosphere (interactive agency, design centric product team etc.)
Proven history of delivering world-class digital media
Exceptional design talents with stylistic breadth
Proven deep experience in digital interactive entertainment across both design and production
Experience of partnering with technical and non-technical Designers
Advanced design skills, efficient prototyping, production, and optimization techniques
Full command of leading design software (Adobe Creative Cloud)
Experience with Sketch (building and/or working with pattern libraries)
Expertise in User Experience, Informational Architecture, User Flow design, Wireframing, Redlining, Spec Documentation, and general early prototyping / whiteboarding
Demonstrated ability to both give and take art direction, feedback, and critiques effectively
Ability to deliver a wide range of interactive assets, from interactive models, prototypes, concepts to high quality production assets
Able to produce results independently as well as collaboratively
Experience partnering with interactive developers and other graphic designers is essential
Knowledge and experience with front-end web development best practices, production process and responsive development requirements
UX research, establishing user personas & user stories, documenting, and disseminating findings
Expertise creating visual design documents including visual style guidelines
Strong familiarity with creating, updating, and using pattern libraries & UI frameworks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
Experience with training and evangelizing of processes, skills, documentation & best practices
An understanding of animation and motion work
Ability to show sketches, clear thought process and strategic decision making along the development of a project
Proven capability for strong composition and design narrative throughout portfolio of work
Strong communication skills including but not limited to communicate conceptual campaign work, beyond only good graphic design
Designer's aesthetic can hold up confidently to quality design aesthetic and modern design language
Confidence in presenting and communicating design work and its message to individuals and to larger groups of reviewers
Excellent internal partner relationship skills, collaborative attitude
Passionate, positive outlook, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Ability to embrace and respond to constructive feedback
Preferred Experience:
Genuine interest in & passion for entertainment media - particularly games, movies, TV & music
Passion and knowledge in sustainability
Enterprise product development
Experience working on larger projects, campaigns, or products from beginning to end with an ability to communicate their roll, team's roll & the meaning of each check point are a plus
Clean design with strong visual, typographic and UI elements are preferred
Vector illustration skills are a plus
Interactive Television, Video on Demand Application Design
HTML5 / CSS3 / jQuery / JavaScript / React JS
Education Required Education
Bachelors or higher degree
Equivalent work experience in User Experience Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or other related fields in lieu of degree
Our Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Bluehawk Consulting is a Kirkland, Washington-based management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 clients improve their performance, increase their efficiency, and enhance organizational value while reducing costs.
We are a team who love to accomplish great things together!
We excel at hiring talented people who are driven to create solutions for our client's most challenging projects. Uniting amazing talent with meaningful work experiences is our passion; fostering an environment that embraces individuality and unique gifts embodies our values and fuels our purpose.
We Value:
Our diverse team,
they make us great!
Consultative, client-focused and interactive approaches
Innovation, actualizing potential, and a positive outlook towards change and accepting challenges
Learning, listening, and communicating openly with respect
Passion, energy, zeal -
we have lots of it
Humor, lightness, and flexibility
We care about creating a supportive environment and positive employee experience. Employees will receive competitive pay, health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (choose between our Base Plan with HSA or Buy-up PPO plan), 401(k) with company match, 12 paid holidays, and up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. We also offer life insurance and a short-term disability benefit.
Salary Range for this position: $100,000 - $120,000
Bluehawk is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
If this sounds like a place you'd like to learn more about, visit us at
www.bluehawkconsulting.com
#LI-VR1