Seeking User Experience Designer - (NYC) New York City

What Synacor Does

Synacor. We're a Tech company at the intersection of Hollywood and Madison Avenue. In 26 million high-speed Internet households, we trade in consumers' favorite digital media: their TV shows, movies, music, sports, games, email and more. Consumers want all the content and services they can imagine, anytime, anywhere and on the device of their choosing. Consumers are clamoring for it. Industry is struggling to deliver it. Enter Synacor, making it all possible. We're the leading provider of next-gen startpages, award-winning TV Everywhere solutions and cloud-based Identity Management (IDM) services, working with cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics companies in the U.S. and abroad. If you have a passion for technology and want to work on products that will change the world of digital entertainment, then check out Synacor and apply.

The Role

As a User Experience Designer you will be responsible for the development and execution of both high-end creative solutions and interaction design concepts for our leading edge mobile and web based solutions and software. You will apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into world-class experiences for leading companies.

• Create high end visual UI designs for mobile applications and Android OS
• Consult with client and supervisor to evaluate individual project needs
• Utilize various graphical software tools and technologies to transform graphical concepts into specific digital images online
• Modify and implement designs generated by others to ensure quality products
• Prepare and present final layout and suggest improvements as needed to supervisor or client for approval
• Aggressively keep up to date of any industry-wide changes in design philosophy and any new tools and technologies being used for the Internet
• Collaborate with mobile developers on software and delivery of graphical content to end users
• Present comps to team members, constituents, and stake holders; back up and defend design rational
• Manage and execute final concept thru completion of project
• Develop and define design standards in form of style guides
• Create and/or contribute to the production of user interface production documentation such as personas, scenarios, use cases, and wireframe drawings
• Identify tools, templates, and techniques that evolve existing approaches to design and design's place within the engineering process

About You

• Bachelor's degree / College diploma in design-related discipline: Graphic Design, Information or Interface design, Human-Computer Interaction, Communication Design
• 3+ years of design experience
• Strong design skills focusing on user interface, typography, layout, color, and navigation
• Must have proven design experience working on UI
• Experience designing mobile interfaces
• Proficient to expert in: Photoshop, After effects and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of HTML, xHTML, CSS, and web standards
• Knowledge of the Internet environment & mobile landscape
• Experience working with information architects in translating wireframes, site maps, functional specifications, and branding requirements into a working site
• Must have a strong portfolio containing examples of professional design work with an emphasis on web/software design
• Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques
• Usability testing experience or focus group testing experience a plus
• A strong ''can do'' attitude and flexibility, and a commitment to creative excellence in the face of changing priorities and requirements
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams

To Apply, please visit our website:
http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SYNACOR&cws=1&rid=1630

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