Job opportunity at Active Networks (Flex Prototyper)

[Kyle]

Hey Everyone,
Active Networks here in San Diego is looking for a Flex Prototyper to
join their team. Information about the job, and the link to apply is
listed below.

Thanks,

Kyle





FLEX Prototyper


About Active User Experience Design

Do you have a creative eye for design? Do you ponder the interaction
between people and their environment? Interested in creating leading
edge rich Internet applications? Would you like to influence a growing
global brand? If so, then we have a position for you! The UX group at
Active is a multi-talented, globally distributed team of individuals
whose skills range from conceptual design to contextual inquiries. We
are a passionate bunch of highly skilled UX specialists with a focus
on defining and creatively addressing the needs of our customers. And
we’re cyclists, runners, swimmers and campers too, so we have a
personal interest in building great products for our users. You could
be one of us!



FLEX Prototyper

The FLEX Prototyper will work closely with Interaction and Visual
designers to create high fidelity working models of various Active
properties. They should be able to synthesize product requirements to
create accurate prototypes that capture the interface flow, navigation
and look and feel. Solid knowledge of Flex, Flash CS2/CS3, and

ActionScript 2 and 3 is a must. Excellent written, verbal and visual
communication skills are a must. Our compensation is commensurate with
experience.



Preferred locations:

San Diego, CA

Seattle/Bothell, WA

Burnaby Canada



Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a cross-functional team including Interaction
Designers, Visual Designers, Usability Analysts and Software
Engineers, to create high fidelity working models of various Active
Network global products

• This person should be able to gather product requirements and
accurately create prototypes that capture the interface flow,
navigation and look and feel

• Ability to rapidly prototype designs in hand-coded HTML (if need
be), integrating existing databases and code where appropriate

• Work closely with user research team members to better understand
the user, test the usability of features and conceptual designs
through the use of interactive prototypes

• Should have practical experience employing formal user centered
design methodologies

• The candidate should be self-motivated and be able to make logical
decisions to ensure the overall success of the project by creating
designs that seamlessly address customer and business concerns and
objectives

• Keep abreast of current interactive design and development tools,
techniques and methodologies



Position Requirements:

• At least 3 years of solid industry experience prototyping GUI’s for
websites and web applications

• Must have extensive demonstrated experience hand coding HTML,
developing Javascript code, XML, XSLT, DHTML, Java, Ajax, FLASH and
related web technologies

• Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Design, Computer
Science or other related discipline

• Direct attention to cross-browser compatibility and WCAG/Section 508
accessibility guidelines

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working
within crossfunctional teams a must

• Prototype Portfolio required



“Nice to Have” Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft’s development technologies especially
IIS, ASP, ASP.NET, C#, COM/COM+, ADO, ADO.NET, and Visual Studio.Net

• Working experience with design tools including Photoshop,
Illustrator, Visio, Fireworks, etc.

• Experience working on an Agile/Scrum team preferred but not required



About The Active Network

The Active Network provides technology solutions and marketing access
to community organizations, and is a leading online community for
active lifestyles. Blending the right combination of talent, teamwork
and technology, the Active Team is passionate about our business, our
customers and our mission, “To enhance the lives of individuals
worldwide through technology and marketing solutions that enables and
encourages participation”.



Relocation and sponsorship support is not available for this position.



Don't let this great opportunity to work with a dynamic and energetic
group of individuals pass you by, please apply now! Be sure to include
salary history in your cover letter. Active Network is proud to be
and EEO/AAP employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.



Please apply via link below:



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