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BigPark – Senior GUI Designer

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Vancouver, BC

Job Description

GUI designers are responsible for translating the visual components of the brand across interactive properties, working with photography, typography, video, animation and copy. GUI designers solve various user problems by creating elegant interfaces that clearly execute on design briefs while following user recommendations from various specialists within the web & game teams.

GUI designers are proficient with translating wire frames, persona data, and information architecture diagrams into pixel-perfect, visually compelling designs.

Candidate Responsibilities

  • Define and develop project objectives, implementing project milestones in conjunction with Development Managers and Game Directors
  • Apply user interaction principles to work, demonstrating an accomplished understanding of user centered design
  • Conceptual Development of mood boards, developing photographic style and typographic treatment
  • Produce conceptual storyboards, site grids, and interface demos to communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Work with Software Engineers to ensure correct implementation of designs
  • Present design ideas to Web & Game Directors
  • Lead and mentor other designers to enable effective execution of projects

Candidate Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience working in interactive / GUI design. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in both web and game GUI design
  • Design portfolio demonstrating passion and enthusiasm for multi-discipline design techniques including web design and game GUI’s
  • Additional experience in motion, animation and 3D design would be an Asset
  • Experience mentoring small teams
  • Solid understanding aspects of user centered design
  • Ability to communicate and maintain consistent and compelling visual style
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with limited supervision

Candidate Profile

  • Self-starter who works well with a team
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Dynamic problem solver
  • Organized
  • Accountable
  • Collaborative
  • Passion for playing video games
  • Interested in Mentoring
  • Keep up to date on new industry trends
  • Good sense of humor

About BigPark

BigPark (www.bigpark.com) is a new media company that is creating innovative and entertaining social experiences for the rapidly growing online games and social network markets.  We have assembled a team of world class designers, artists and engineers and have created an energetic and creative culture at our development studio located on the UBC campus.  BigPark is a privately held company, founded by an experienced group of industry veterans.

To apply, send an email with your resume to [email protected] Please include Senior GUI Designer in the subject line of your email response.

Nokia – Interactive Media Designer

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Burnaby, BC, Canada

Position Description
Interested in joining a small team of highly motivated usability and user interface design professionals? Excited by the prospect of bringing best-in-class user experiences to Nokia’s next generation of devices?  If so, we are currently looking for an individual with talents in creating stunning interactive experiences to join our team.  You must be creative, passionate about what you do, and able to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.

Your role and responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to brainstorm new design concepts for future music-centric software and services, translating them into mockups and simulations using best practices for visual and interaction design.   
  • Supporting usability and user research efforts by creating and iterating on simulations that may range from a single feature to an entire application.
  • Understanding and aptly applying Nseries and Ovi style and branding guidelines, working with other visual design teams to help evolve those guidelines.
  • Engaging in the user experience design process by producing quick concept designs & prototypes of candidate solutions, demonstrating a flexibility to iterate frequently.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a commercial product environment, ideally related to mobile and web applications
  • Expert in using Flash/Flex/ActionScript or similar tools to code robust and extensible applications
  • In-depth knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Strong visual design sense and graphical/illustration skills
  • Understanding of user experience fundamentals, including user-centered design process, information design, and industry UI standards
  • Must be a highly collaborative team player who will thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel to collaborate with partners
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • BS degree or equivalent experience in human-computer interaction, interaction design, web design, graphic design or a related field
  • Must have excellent portfolio to demonstrate media design expertise

To apply, please visit the Canada/Vancouver section of our careers website at:

www.nokia.com/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.