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David Crow

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Electronic Arts (Canada) – User Interface Architect

by davidcrow

The Information Architect will be responsible for designing video game user interfaces that are intuitive and straightforward from an end user perspective. We are looking for a practical-minded perfectionist with the ability to create both compelling concepts and work through complex details. You should have experience working in collaborative environments, integrating user-centered design, technology, and business strategy, and managing clients. You should enjoy working independently, taking initiative, and innovating.

Responsibilities

  • Work in close collaboration with internal customers and teams to develop strategies including addressing product content, brand and overall user experience design for all aspects of a video game.
  • Create interaction flows, screen wire frames and mockups.
  • Review and provide feedback on UI designs with a view to usability and feature requirements.
  • Interface with internal stakeholders across the organization to present designs and gather feedback.
  • Plan, and facilitate usability testing, research and studies as appropriate.
  • Work closely with product managers, developers and other internal stakeholders throughout the product design process.
  • Create and maintain detailed UI Style, Architecture and Game Design documentation.
  • Be an evangelist for product usability throughout the organization.

Skills and Experience

  • Ability to communicate effectively with diagrams, in writing, verbally and as a presenter.
  • Ability to articulate business strategy and branding issues, and to balance these with user needs and technological constraints.
  • Previous experience translating design ideas into workflows in the design of information systems.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment and the ability to work constructively with engineering and artistic teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage clients, communicate persuasively, and resolve issues
  • Proven ability to problem solve within technology, scheduled time constraints and dealing with change management.
  • Hands on experience playing video games on various platforms and a passion for details.
  • Experience with Adobe products, MS Visio, MS Word, and MS Excel.
  • Keen interest in User Centered Design and practices.
  • Degree or diploma in a related discipline such as Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design or User Experience Design is an asset.

Apply

Please apply directly to the EA website (job posting #13910): http://jobs.ea.com/

Posted on January 3, 2007 Filed Under: Jobs

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