Interaction Designer

Valex LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valex LLC is seeking an Interaction Designer to enhance usability in tools used by microbiologists and physicians. The role involves user analysis, UI design, and collaboration with developers to foster user-centered design approaches within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the interface design and usability field.
• Good communication skills to bridge developers and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user analysis and define user requirements based on research.
• Design interfaces and conduct usability tests to guide design.

Skills

User Analysis

Communication

Usability Testing

User Interface Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Information Science, Human Factors, or relevant field

Job description

Current Job Openings: Interaction Designer

Interaction Designer, Washington, D.C. area

We are looking for an Interaction Designer and usability specialist. We produce tools and databases that microbiologists and physicians use to conduct research and keep up-to-date with their fields.

The candidates for this position should be able to perform the following duties:

• User Analysis
• Interview and observe users as they work;
• Develop user models (personas) and task models (scenarios);
• Define user requirements based on the research and models;
• Define and test information architectures;
• User Interface Design
• Design screen templates and navigation patterns for an entire site;
• Design mockups (wireframes) of individual screens;
• Conduct usability tests, walkthroughs, and heuristic evaluations to guide design;
• Produce UI specifications developers can use to code;
• Write and maintain UI style guides;
• Keep up to date with current web trends and UI design best practices;

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject (Psychology, Information Science, Human Factors, etc.);
• At least 5 years experience in the interface design and usability field;
• Have good communication skills (someone who serve as a bridge between developers and subject matter experts);
• Don't post embarrassing things on Facebook;

Be a part of an expanding team of designers and to help establish user centered design at a world class scientific institution.