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

Thu Aug 2 09:16:40 PDT 2007

I have a broad skillset that's not completely off the mark, and I'd  
have to agree with you.  Keeping up-to-date in actionscript and  
javascript nowadays (with the new developments of AS3 and AJAX), plus  
keeping up-to-date with the lastest design methodologies?  I don't  
think so.  To me the issue here is that some of these things would  
have to have happened simultaneously.  It's not like the person could  
have been studying up on the latest client-side technologies 5 years  
ago, and then started studying up on the latest design methodologies  
after that....

MT

On Aug 2, 2007, at 11:50 AM, Dye, Sylvania wrote:

> 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-----
> From: discuss-bounces at lists.interactiondesigners.com
> [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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