UI Designer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design user interfaces for user models, workflows, and dialogs for new and existing Geosoft products and features.
• Develop high level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• Assist in the creation of graphical elements to support implementation of the final user interface design.
• Team up with subject matter experts to create designs that offer a natural user experience.
• Work closely with software engineers and product managers throughout all stages of the product life cycle.
• Be constructively involved in the test phases of software products.
• Collaborate with the technical writing team to make technical communication around your designs as effective as your designs.
• Work with product managers to enhance your knowledge of new and existing Geosoft market sectors through client visits, attending user seminars, and conferences.
• Keep current on new and emerging UI technologies and concepts through on-going study, personal learning, and memberships in professional associations.
• Work within the R&D department to continually improve the development process methodology.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Work Experience:

• You have experience designing technical user interfaces, and can demonstrate success.  We are looking for between one and five years experience in this field.
• A degree is required, preferably in Design, Human-Computer Interaction or other related discipline.
• A background or degree in an earth-science discipline, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or geography an asset.
• Experience with Geosoft and/or the resource exploration industry is definitely an asset.
• A membership in a human-computer association or special-interest group is a plus.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of a UI prototyping environment would be an asset.
• Skills with Visual Studio and a .NET development environment with a UI perspective is an asset.

Professional Competencies:

• You are a critical and creative thinker with an excellent sense of good design, a strong technical background, and a passion for making things better.
• You can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, results-oriented, dynamic environment.
• You want to have a real impact on the working lives of thousands of professionals who use your designs.
• You enjoy working with people, understanding their reactions, and creating outcomes that benefit all.  This includes clients and members of your team.
• You pay attention to details, but are also flexible, open-minded, and pragmatic.
• You are a superb communicator and listener.

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