Small, creative, and QUICKLY growing web design & software development company in San Rafael seeks a contract Senior Design Lead to join their growing team. This Design Lead will primarily be responsible for creating beautifully crafted interaction designs (for web sites and internet applications), but will also need to work with clients and oversee implementation by our in-house team of developers bringing your concepts to life. Candidate must have several years of experience in the interaction design field.
Position could be full-time or part-time, depends on who you are and your experience.
Qualifications:
We are seeking someone who can:
- Be a leader and lead the design efforts as needed (did we mention we're growing fast?)
- Take charge of all aspects of the design process with clients.
- Work well with brands to create compelling interfaces.
- Understand the nuances of fine design and be able to craft intelligent user experiences.
- Draw on their experience in designing and creating small to mid-sized web sites/intranet/extranets, and web-based applications.
- Create new brand identities as required.
- Whip up logical information architectures and user workflows.
- Knows the value of user-centered design practices, and can integrate such processes into their designs.
- Take a project and run with it - enjoys client interaction.
- Understand but not necessarily code html, css, js, etc.
- Understand the meaning of and mitigate scope creep.
- Work well and plays well with a fun group of kids (22 to 30-something year-olds) from backgrounds in fine art, scuba diving, rock climbing, engineering, artificial intelligence, and the art of eating good food.
- Occasionally play with dogs in the office.
Education
College degree appreciated, but not required. More important is your hands-on experience.
Experience
Must have experience working with and designing for small, medium, and large scale interaction design projects. This means leading the design efforts on these projects - not just implementing them.
Location
Our office is two blocks from the downtown San Rafael strip.
Compensation
This is a contract position, with an hourly rate, with the possibility of moving to a full time employee position. Rate completely depends on experience of the applicant. We are very competitive and fair with our compensation.
To Apply
INDIVIDUALS PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING:
1) Resume.
2) Cover letter or email with an overview of your experience
3) A link to see sample of your work online. You MUST SHOW A PORTFOLIO which describes your experience.
4) The rate range you seek.
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