Web Designer/Developer-HCI, UID, HTML-South West

Web Designer, Human Computer Interaction, HCI, User Interface Design, UID, HTML, CSS, UCD, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator is required bt our government client based in Exeter, Devon, South West

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a major Government, public sector department for an experienced Web Designer with strong experience of Human Computer Interaction.

Working within a team of 8 people the primary focus of the role will be the delivery of web design to meet customer requirements. Including user interface design, requirements elicitation and capture and web design.

Applicants MUST have previous proven capability in the following areas:

Degree in human computer interaction or relevant experience.

Ability to efficiently solve technical problems and implement the solution in a timely manner and organise work in a structured way

Ability to grasp fresh concepts and implement efficient, effective solutions in a timely manner

Evidence of an ability to participate effectively in an agile team environment and be able to work independently on allocated tasks.

Enthusiasm for and understanding of how to provide a professional, high-quality service and work to demanding deadlines.

Understanding of design in software development and an enthusiasm for working in the IT arena

An understanding of User Centred Design (UCD) methodology

Solid design skills and ability to use industry standard software (Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Experience of the web development using including HTML5 and CSS3

Experience building relationships with key stakeholders extracting requirements, presenting work making recommendations

Key Responsibilities will be as follows:

Create user flows, sketching, storyboarding, wireframing, prototyping, information architecture and user interface solutions across different platforms.

Validate work by performing interviews and usability testing with users.

Produce user interaction and style guides for project work to enable development.

Liaise with stakeholders within the business to extract requirements, present work and sell your recommendations effectively.

Promote and assist in implementing user experience and user centred design approach to projects.

Provide estimates timescales for user centred design to be implemented into projects.

Drive and encourage the flow of fresh ideas and industry innovations.

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