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Principal Human Factors Engr / Principal User Interface Designer
Symantec Corp., Santa Monica, CA, USA

Job Responsibilities

This is a senior position in the group. The expectation is that the position will have significant impact in improving the quality of our consumer user experience.

Responsible for providing UI design and usability support to Consumer product development teams, including the design, analysis and investigation of applications, systems, and GUIs for consumer end-users.
Drives UI for optimum usability in collaboration with Product Management, Development, Visual Design, and Info Dev.
Coordinates usability and User Interface (UI) design on multiple related projects such as suites, multi-platform, and multi-user products.
Sets project Usability objectives.
Works on highly complex problems with diverse scope, researching and/or developing new solutions to design/usability challenges.

Required Qualifications

8+ years UI design and Usability testing experience. Demonstrated skill in designing, prototyping, and documenting User Interfaces.
Experience in working closely with Product Management, Development, QA, Visual Design, and Info Dev to drive the UI for optimum usability within tight development schedules.
Demonstrated skill in conducting all UI data collection methodologies (e.g., usability testing, focus groups).
B.A./B.S. in Human Factors Psychology, Engineering, Cognitive Psychology or related discipline preferred. M.A./M.S. in same desirable.

UI and Design management experience is a tremendous advantage. Possible management responsibilities, depending on skills and experience.

Desired Qualities

Experience in designing, prototyping, and specifying UIs
Familiar with User Experience design philosophy
Basic knowledge of UI development technologies
Can work effectively as a senior member of a product team
Is comfortable with minimal direct supervision in dealing with complex issues of wide-ranging scope
Prototyping skills with VB or Flash is very helpful
Design skills with Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, Powerpoint and other design tools is very helpful
Software design experience preferred
Graphic design and/or web design experience a plus
Excellent relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and oral communications skills
Management experience is a tremendous advantage

Important Additional Information

To Apply : Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to ucd.jobs@gmail.com

Symantec Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes diversity.