JOB: User Experience Designer / Product Owner - Spil Games, Hilversum, The Netherlands

Kim... FANTASTIC job title!

On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 3:37 AM, kim van Poelgeest <kim at bitnoir.com> wrote:

> Tasks and Responsibilities:
>
> Whether it is discussing concepts or creating designs, SPIL GAMES
> offers abundant challenges for a strong specialist in the web design
> field, and we are seeking a candidate who is passionate about finding
> and implementing creative solutions. As User Experience Designer, you
> will be highly involved in the specification and design of our gaming
> sites. You will work with the Scrum teams and business owners to help
> create best-in-class gaming sites. Additionally, you will:
>
> • Be a key member of a Scrum team who’s always available to answer
> questions and solve problems
>
> • Make sure your Scrum team is constantly focused on the right
> priorities and product and sprint goals
>
> • Control the Product Backlog: keeping it up to date and prioritized,
> looking at the constantly changing market and the wishes of the
> stakeholders
>
> • Make sure decisions and prioritization of the Product Backlog are
> always transparent to the stakeholders
>
> • Be responsible for translating a product into user stories with a
> clear “Definition of Done” story
>
> • Be able to do incremental product releases, from necessities to
> comfort/luxury features
>
> • Translate audience, technology, and other key product requirements
> into effective UI design solutions
>
> • Keep up a working knowledge of UI design best practices, and
> communicate visual-design thinking based on sound user-experience and
> interaction-design principles
>
> • Maintain superior knowledge of current web-design trends and
> techniques
>
> • Create end-to-end user flows, interaction models, and feature and
> interface design
>
> • Work in a team environment as well as independently to get the job
> done with minimal supervision while juggling a few projects at once
>
>
> Your Profile:
>
> • 5+ years’ experience working with software development teams
> • 3+ years’ experience in the Internet business
> • 3 to 5 years’ experience in a graphic- and web-design role
> • Minimum HBO/bachelor’s education level
> • Innovative, creative problem-solver with an eye for detail and
> skill for accuracy
> • In-depth knowledge of UI design principles, human factors,
> user-centered design processes, interaction design guidelines,
> web-industry standards, and prototyping
> • An eye for creative design, with the ability to also follow preset
> rules, templates, and/or branding
> • Experience in creating the overall look and all graphic elements
> for commercial-quality websites
> • Proven experience using design tools (Axure, Adobe) to digitalize
> business ideas/concepts
> • Knowledge of XHTML, CSS, DHTML, W3C standards
> • Knowledge of internationalization and accessibility design
> considerations
> • Proficient in using MS Office applications
> • Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
> • Solid oral and written communication skills in English
> • A friendly, positive attitude and a strong work ethic
>
> SPIL GAMES Offers:
> • A competitive salary
> • A good benefits package
> • A chance to be part of a fast-growing, international company
> • A motivating bonus system
> • A fun and dynamic work environment
>
>
> Get in touch
> kim[-at-]kimvanpoelgeest.spilgames.net
>
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