Job Posting-User Interface Designer-SPSS Inc. Chicago Illinois

User Interface Designer-Chicago Illinois Office

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SPSS Inc. has become the world's leading provider of predictive analytics software and services through a combination of commitment to innovation and dedication to customers. Throughout our history, we have provided analytical software that enables customers to understand both the state of their business today and what is likely to happen in the future, so that they can make better decisions now to improve their likelihood of success.


More than 250,000 commercial, academic, and public sector customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs, improve processes, and detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For additional information, please visit www.spss.com


SPSS is currently seeking a User Interface Designer in our Chicago headquarters. The User Interface Designer will be responsible for all aspects of the user interface design process while working on various SPSS products. This individual will work closely with all others involved in the software development process to ensure delivery of high quality, usable software. The individual will also work with other UI designers corporate-wide to help determine and deliver best UI design practices.


Responsibilities include:

·  Works collaboratively with software engineering and product management teams to provide the best design solution for the end user

·  Gathers and analyzes customer requirements and usability data as needed for project assignment

·  Develops and maintains design mockups, user flows, prototypes, specifications, and other design documentation

·  Designs and develops creative user interface solutions of a moderately complex nature given platform limitations, architectures, and development schedules

·  Performs accessibility assessments of desktop and web-based products and proposes solutions for identified issues

·  Participates in requirements engagements and design review meetings

·  Conducts usability testing during various phases of product development and applies results to the user interface

·  Acts as a consultant on user-experience and user interface issues

·  Educates others outside the UI group on UI design methodologies and the benefits of good UI design

·  Does appropriate education planning and follow-through to stay technically current

Education and Work Experience:

·  BS/BA or MS degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphics Design, or equivalent work experience

·  2 – 5 years user interface design experience, preferable with analytic and/or data mining software

·  Art and/or visual design training / skills extremely desirable


Specialized Knowledge and Shills:

·  Proven ability to work with the software development process and project management

·  Proven experience designing both computer desktop and web-based products

·  Proven excellent analytical and design skills including task analysis and use-case creation

·  Proven ability with application and web-based prototyping/design tools

·  Proven ability designing for desktop environments with C++ and Java

·  Knowledge of web technologies and tools such as application and web servers, HTML, XML, JavaScript, JSP, and Flash

·  Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and assistive technologies

·  Proven outstanding verbal and written communication skills

·  Proven ability to work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment

·  Proven team player with the ability to learn complex technical material

SPSS:
2004, SPSS Inc. selected as Intelligent Enterprise’s #1 “Company to Watch in 2004” in the “Intelligence” category.

Headquartered in Chicago, SPSS has offices and a network of distributors serving countries around the world. Make a choice to join a rapidly growing company that values your expertise!

Check out our website to learn more about SPSS at www.spss.com.

In order to be considered for this position SALARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE CLEARLY STATED please apply directly to http://www.resourcehire.com/clients/spss/publicjobs Attn: MG10952

No recruiter/contract/agency resumes will be accepted for this position.