Designer II - Bing - 878698

The future of search is so much more than 10 blue links on a white background. It is our constant companion as we move through our world. It’s what we turn to answer our questions, discover where we want to go tonight, even find our way home.

Come join Bing UX, where we have been reimagining the way people see and interact with search for the last 5 years. We’re on a mission to reset expectations about how search looks, acts, and sounds. To make it visually distinct. To deliver it wherever people need it. And to support them as they strive to know more, do more, and be more.

Is your Pinterest wall filled with modern poster designers? Do you get excited by the Pantone Color System? Do you constantly critique the typography on restaurant menus? As a Bing Visual Designer you will need to be creative, flexible, and play many roles. You will need to be incredibly hands on and have passion for your designs. You will be assigned to multiple projects for cross platform search experiences and help cultivate an environment of sustained creativity and growth.

Requirements:

  3+ years (post education) related UX design experience in product, company or agency.

  BA/BS in design or related field, with significant industry experience. MA/MS in interface, graphic, information design a plus but not required.

  An in-depth understanding of HTML, and the capabilities of web browsers is essential.

Desired Skills:

  Understanding of visual design capabilities, including composition, layout information hierarchy, typography and color.                                                                                                        

  Experience and a working understanding of how to apply user research data

  Excellent verbal / written communication and presentation skills.

  Must be fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.

  Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and online products.

  Understanding of HTML, JavaScript and CSS.                            

  Passion for design and ability to effectively share your point of view and expertise with project team members.

A portfolio demonstrating breadth, visual creativity and proven experience in telling stories, building visual systems, generating iterative based designs, and delivering comprehensive specifications. Please indicate your specific roles and contributions for each project submitted as part of the portfolio.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Designer

Skype and Lync are for doing things together, whenever you’re apart.

We make it simple to share experiences - big or small - with the people that matter to you, wherever they are.  

Our technology lets people work with colleagues, hold a meeting, share stories, celebrate birthdays, learn a language - just about anything you need to do together every day.

It’s all made possible by the people who work here. And you could be one of them.

Interaction Designer II, Skype

The Skype design team is looking for an Interaction Designer to help us create a new user engagement platform on the web that’s built around the Skype brand, connecting customers and merchants online.

They’ll work closely with other designers and researchers across the Skype team, product managers, developers and end users to create web based experiences that seamlessly integrate with other products in the Microsoft portfolio, while upholding the core brand principles and patterns that users are familiar with in both Skype clients and the skype.com web site today.

What you will do:

  Lead the design process for a new web based platform: creating workflows, defining information architecture and creating wireframes to illustrate the experience for merchants and consumers alike.

  Work closely with the local development team to ensure that design specifications are implemented as originally intended.

  Understand the needs of consumers, merchants and Skype internal stakeholders to develop design solutions that scale across different devices and user scenarios.

Who we are looking for:

  A BA/BS or higher degree in Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Communication Arts, or field related degree.

  4+ years (post education) related UX design experience in product, company or agency.

  Ability to create highly polished design prototypes, mockups, and other communication artifacts to help sell the vision to product stakeholders.

  Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with teams in different geographies to create a coherent and aligned experience.

  Attention to detail on the finer points of implementation - type ramps, grids, scalable components and responsive layouts to name but a few.

  Proficiency with design and prototyping tools, particularly Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.

  Excellent presentation, storytelling and organisational skills.

Required

A portfolio demonstrating breadth and creativity and proven experience in telling stories, building UI models, generating detailed wire frames, developing prototypes and delivering comprehensive specifications. Please indicate your specific roles and contributions for each project submitted as part of the portfolio.

Naturally, we offer all the benefits you’d expect from Microsoft.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Presentation Designer - ProPoint Graphics, LLC - New York, NY

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Company Description:
Based in New York Citys Midtown West, Pro Point Graphics provides professional presentation services to businesses across the country. We have completed thousands of presentations for hundreds of clients including Royal Caribbean, Staples, ADP, Bank of New York, and Showtime. We are a small, rapidly growing company that is quickly building an enviable reputation. Our informal, entrepreneurial culture is an excellent work environment for a new addition to our team to succeed and have fun. Pro Point Graphics is conveniently located near Times Square, near all major subways and the Port Authority. For more information, please visit w.Propointgraphics.

How to Apply

To apply, send a resume and cover letter. Pro Point Graphics is not able to sponsor a foreign worker for this position. Pro Point Graphics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not be able to acknowledge receipt of resume submissions.

Job Description:
Full time graphic designer wanted for presentation design firm. This is a design intensive position. We are looking for creative talent who can use Photoshop and Illustrator to deliver great looking Power Point presentations and print collateral. 75% of our work is pushing corporate presentations beyond what people normally expect from Power Point (embedded Flash and video, custom designed backgrounds, custom illustrations, etc). Our clients expect superior design and varied custom layouts.

Designer must have a thorough knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with at least intermediate skill and professional experience with MS Power Point.

Candidate Qualifications
- Minimum of several years' professional graphic design experience
- Strong graphic design portfolio
- Power Point experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with corporate clients
- "Client-ready", professional demeanor with high degree of comfort speaking with clients
- Part-time to full-time availability including at least partial availability during business hours

Software Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Power Point
- Word

No applications will be considered without an accompanying portfolio or sample url.

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Principal Electrical Designer - USA

Leads discipline design team on assigned project or phase of assigned project. Ensures project discipline deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company standards.Performs project discipline administrative tasks including: developing and monitoring manpower and schedule requirements, establishing discipline design requirements, maintaining design and drafting data, and preparing Work Share Packages.Provides design sketches/technical guidance utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge for drawing/model preparation by lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians.Schedules and/or reviews/resolves 3D model interferences/clashes.Checks work assigned to lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with customer, Company and discipline standards.Provides training and mentoring of new CAD Technicians and Designers. Provides input to performance appraisals of lower-level personnel.Plans and conducts field investigation trips to work sites as required.

Job Requirements:
Typically ten years progressively responsible discipline related design experience; AA degree or completion of technical courses with 7-10 years of relevant experience.Principal level design position responsible for leading teams as well as performing difficult and complex work assignments involving independent judgment to determine a course of action consistent with established functional and organization's policies and goals. Strong understanding of basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts. Has general understanding of other disciplines' roles in the design process. Able to lead others in completing tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards. Able to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.Able to utilize advanced PC, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD tools (if applicable), and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties. Performs advanced design and able to utilize design tools effectively as well as providing technical direction and training. Conducts more complex checking as needed. Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities is critical. Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate and take a leadership role over the group for which they have supervisory responsibilities.Commitment to customer service and ability to assist others in applying knowledge and understanding in solving functional problems within area of expertise. Ability to maintain confidential information critical.Generally characterized as a "Principal" with ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to business problems uncovered during course of performing assignments. Has less independent contributor responsibilities and more supervisory responsibilities. Provides oversight, expertise and guidance to less experienced individuals. Responsible for scheduling, checking, technical training, progress reports, etc.Typically will regularly interface with departmental staff and upper management, and frequently with outside customers.General attributes required of all WorleyParsons employees involved in leadership include: Zero Harm, Action Orientation, Building Effective Business Relationships, Commitment, Customer Focus, Dealing with Change, Drive for Results, Integrity and Trust, and Leadership Skills including Strategic Ability, Managing Vision & Purpose, Command Skills, and Global Business Knowledge.Willingness to travel or to accept field assignments preferred.Ability to work effectively in teams.For CSA positions - Capability to perform field surveys and utilize survey equipment and transform data into CAD.

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CAD Designer Analyst - Round Rock, TX

Dell believes technology helps people and communities to grow and succeed. That’s why we empower you to always think ahead, giving you the tools and the training to keep attaining new levels of success for you and for our customers.

When you join Dell in North America, you’re free to be inventive, delivering solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Your teams will be rewarded for curiosity and for bringing different perspectives to the table. And there will always be opportunities for you to learn, to grow, and to succeed while you bring new solutions to our customers.

You’ll invent world-class ideas that solve our customers’ tough problems every day when you join Dell in North America. Let’s see what we can dream up together.

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Instructional Designer

Job Description:

Synergis has an immediate opening for an Instructional Designer in Atlanta, GA! This is a minimum of a six month contract position with a dynamic industry leader that offers a competitive rate and excellent work environment! Candidates must be able to interview immediately and start with short notice!

PRINCIPLE PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Instructional Designer will work with the business content experts to design and develop training material to include printed role based training manuals, job aids, policies and procedures, work flows, and supporting presentations for instructor led training.  Additionally, this role will develop web based modules as appropriate for the delivery of business content.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Responsibilities
Design and develop business content into training material and/or web based modules
Works with subject matter/business content experts across multiple departments to document content for training material
Support training materials using company styles, standards, and development tools
Ensure that all information is consistent, easy to understand, and well organized
Proofread and edit own work and work of others to improve quality, readability, consistency, and effectiveness of documentation
Develop, organize and maintain a central repository for training materials (by department, job responsibility) as well as keep up to date, printer ready versions of all training materials
Other Related Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
Works with a sense of urgency
Demonstrated familiarity with Instructional Design and Courseware Development principles
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to understand and communicate concepts quickly and accurately
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
High attention to detail
Ability to prioritize, schedule and meet deadlines
Ability to work within a Matrix organization
Work both independently and within a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic team
Proficient with Visio, Adobe, Articulate, Snag It, Go to Meeting, Pinnacle Studio, highly preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in Instructional Design or related field (or higher) preferred (or equivalent experience)
5 years of experience as an Instructional Designer

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User Experience Designer - Grockit - San Francisco, CA

At Grockit, product is paramount and the company is maniacally focused on delivering a jaw dropping experience with undeniable value for its users. We are looking for the rare and wonderful talent that can marry a background in interaction design and web development with a passion for making online learning SOCIAL, engaging and effective.
Working directly with Grockit’s founder and product, engineering and marketing teams, the User Experience Designer will be involved in all aspects of the ...
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Electrical Designer

Essential Functions:
· Generates design and detail drawings including orthographics, plans/sections, and isometrics to support Discipline Leads.
· Manages and maintains the Project Documentation (e.g., flat files, reference/stick files, CAD drawings).
· Serves as Discipline Lead for select single-discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, making staffing recommendations, and maintaining quality processes.
· Interacts with other departments and suppliers to obtain pertinent information.

Skills and Qualifications:
· Proficient in standard drafting techniques
· Proficient in computer functions required to perform 2-D CAD, 3-D CAD, AutoPlant, and BIM/Revit design
· Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent
· 5 years drafting experience Familiarity with Electrical Codes, electrical installation design, power distribution, lighting, and documentation revision control.
· Working knowledge of Codes and Standards
· Working knowledge of reference documents and guides
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

In addition:
· Overtime may be necessary as workload?s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
· In some cases, the site working environment may include outside conditions and exposure to high temperatures.
· May require extended overnight travel to another client location/facility or the home office.
· Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.
· When working outside Middough?s office, appropriate safety training and safety equipment will be provided by Middough and/or Client, as required.

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Graphic Designer - Advertising

Senior Graphic Designer in Portland OR Title: Sr. Graphic Designer Job ID: 10843 Location: Tacoma, WA Contract: 12 Months Infogroup Northwest Inc., located in beautiful Portland, OR is a premier IT Staffing Firm for some of the Northwests top Mid Sized and Fortune 500 companies. We have been voted by the Business Journal as one of Portlands Top Staffing Firms for 2008, 2009 and 2010. Infogroup Northwest specializes in placing top IT talent in direct hire, contract and contract to hire employment opportunities. Infogroup Northwest is proud to offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits where we cover 75% of the monthly premium for working consultants. Corp to Corp is okay Client will hire from a phone interview We are looking for a groundbreaking senior creative designer to help lead the continued evolution of our brand. The Senior Creative Designer will lead the design and development of branding and creative touch points across online and offline properties. If you have a strong track record of conceptualizing and creating rich and effective advertising campaigns and marketing communications (collateral, brochures, PowerPoint) and optimizing the online user experience across the portfolio of our properties (website and social network sites) then this opportunity is for you. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Lead the creative strategy, design and development of all creative for us including online and offline marketing and the online user experience Develop compelling creative concepts that meet the marketing and business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy in a consistent way Manage multiple projects from concept through completion, delivering work on time and on budget at expected quality levels, even within tight timeframes Sell creative work across and up the organization, championing big ideas while hearing, accepting, and incorporating feedback from executives and internal constituent Evolve the look of our brand to become a respectable, fresh brand in the healthcare space Balance brand building vision with promotional, direct response business requirements Direct and inspire internal creative designers, copywriters, and production staff, and apply outside resources to complement the internal team as needed The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Strong aesthetic sense and intuitive understanding of what makes a truly great interactive experience A passion to inspire great design and ideas in a team environment The ability to set vision and drive concepts and strategies through the entire creative, development, and production process Demonstrated ability to develop business building creative in a direct response environment An extraordinary portfolio reflecting experiences in the interactive and offline spaces At least 4 years of experience working with large-scale web sites, e-marketing, and advertising Work experience with premium brands that have a superior aesthetic appearance Capacity to manage an extensive array of projects, ensuring that business needs are met while brand standards are honored Must possess a thorough understanding of interactive communications and delivery systems, processes, and user interface design as well as industry best practices Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography & limitations of the web; must have the ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and develop innovative motion graphics solutions A strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process Print and web design capabilities: must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns Ability to lead projects from concept to completion. Apply best practices in user interface and interactive design, including image optimization and site mapping Must be able to pass a drug screen and/or background check. _______________________________________________________________ InfoGroup Northwest Awards: * Portland Business Journal - Top 25 Staffing Firms, 2008, 2009 and 2010 * Oregon's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For - 3 years running * Oregon's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, 2003 & 2004 * Oregon Business Journal - Top 10 Tech Companies, 2004 Refer a Consultant -- Receive a $1000 Visit: [Filtered] To view other InfoGroup Northwest opportunities Visit: [Filtered]

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