[IxDA Discuss] [JOB] User Interface Developer -Telecommute[RECRUITER]

[Dye, Sylvania]

Hahaha.

But seriously, there are a few of these people out there. Remove the
word "mastering," substitute a commodore 64 then DOS then C/Java for
"unix," and you'd almost have me. ;)
Of course, I went into UX design instead, but I have a passable
knowledge of usability engineering... Alas, no brokering.

But beyond finding such a person, is it realistic to have such diverse
requirements for one position? Staying current in one or two fields is a
fair amount of work - keeping up-to-date in three to four fields while
maintaining an acceptable level of work output and job satisfaction
seems a bit unrealistic to me.

I use my programming background to augment my design skills - it helps
me to understand what's possible and roughly how some things can be
implemented, and in the past I've been able to head off some amount of
engineering pushback of "impossible/too difficult." It also helps me to
understand the engineer's language. But I don't program anymore - don't
really want to.

I've had one-man-band jobs in the past, and they've always led to
burnout, general grumpiness over time, and inevitably being unable to
keep up with all of the changes in the industries. I'm immensely happy
(and more productive) with my position now, as a UX designer only.
The person who has all of these skills PLUS the ability to stay focused,
current, and happy while performing them all in tandem would seem
exceedingly rare, if s/he exists at all.
In reality, I've found it very difficult just to find exceptional
designers with a rounded UX-only skill set...

Of course, I could be wrong.
Good luck with your search.

Sylvania

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Tuminello
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:38 AM
To: Tubman, Wahne
Cc: IA
Subject: Re: [IxDA Discuss] [JOB] User Interface Developer
-Telecommute[RECRUITER]

don't forget a familiarity with high-performance trading applications.

I think this person grew up in an artistic family, painting at an  
early age, and mastering composition and color theory by age 10.   
however, by middle school he/she became disillusioned with art,  
immersed themselves in computers, and spent through high school into  
college up late at night hacking away at unix machines.  only to  
find, in the last year of school they didn't want to actually do  
programming, so proceeded to get a masters in usability engineering.   
however, the career path wasn't lucrative enough, so he/she actually  
decided to become a broker after finally getting out of school.  et  
voila!  I sure hope they're reading this list...


On Aug 2, 2007, at 10:26 AM, Tubman, Wahne wrote:

> Curious to know how many people on this list are extremely  
> proficient in
> all 3 skill sets(Programmer, Graphic designer, Usability Engineer)
> highlighted in this post?
>
> Typically in my experience I find that it is rare to find these 3
> different skill sets wrapped into just one person with equal degree of
> proficiency.
>
>
> Is this a realistic request - And individual who is highly  
> proficient in
> C++ and Java and Color theory and Design principles - ?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com
> [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com] On Behalf Of
> Beau Gould
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 1:42 PM
> To: IA
> Subject: [IxDA Discuss] [JOB] User Interface Developer -
> Telecommute[RECRUITER]
>
> [JOB] User Interface Developer - Telecommute [RECRUITER]
>
> Location: Your home/office - Telecommute - USA
>
> Compensation: Competitive contract-based cash compensation, with the
> opportunity for full-time employment, bonus and equity compensation.
>
> My client is an early-stage startup founded by entrepreneurs and  
> senior
> executives from the financial services and e-commerce industries.  
> Their
> vision is to become a leading technology platform company with an
> initial
> focus on electronically traded markets.
>
> They are seeking an ambitious User Interface Developer with 3-5 years
> programming experience - and an intuitive sense of beauty -- to  
> build a
> real-time, cross-asset alternative trading system.
>
> Required Skills:
>
> * Proven web site design experience. Knowledge of design principles,
> composition, color theory, and brand adherence.
> * Flash / JavaScript / DHTML / JSP / iFrames skills and a strong
> interest in
> user interface design.
> * Data driven UI experience (using XML, web services, databases).  
> MySQL
> experience a plus.
> * Experience designing modular, object-oriented JavaScript and
> ActionScript.
>
> * Proficiency in C/C++ and Java.
> * Experience with Linux and Windows.
> * Familiarity with high-performance trading applications.
> * Strong interest in prototyping applications, creative concepts and
> online
> mock ups using rapid iteration.
> * Knowledge of full life-cycle development (analysis, design,
> construction,
> implementation).
> * Knowledge of rapid development methodologies.
> * Data driven UI experience using XML, web services, databases.
> * Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong work ethic.
> * Online portfolio of work required.
>
> If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume or
> portfolio and a paragraph (or two) highlighting your skills/experience
> as it
> pertains to this job to beau at open-source-staffing.com
>
> Thank you,
> Beau J. Gould
>
> Open Source Staffing
> www.open-source-staffing.com
> beau at open-source-staffing.com
>
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