Interaction Designer

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively across disciplines throughout the company to define and clarify problems, opportunities, requirements, and goals
• Set and manage key stakeholder expectations via effective and clear communication of vision, goals, plans, risks, concepts, options, pros, and cons
• Translate a variety of requirements into clear and simple design solutions
• Define, deliver, document, and maintain a holistic visual, motion, and audio branded design language across TV, web, mobile, and packaging
• Co-create with Interaction Designers to put the art + science of design to full effect
• Ensure design integrity throughout the product development life cycle
• Deliver work products that span all project phases from concept and design through to production (e.g., sketches, mockups, low and hi-fidelity comps, motion videos, specs, guidelines, and production-ready assets)
• Constructively critique designs, nurture fragile ideas, and explore a variety of options in a rapid iterative fashion
• Handle a continually changing workload and shifting priorities
• Recruit, inspire, and mentor other designers
• Lead by example and drive improvement of our design culture (best practices, tools, deliverables, communications, relationships, etc.)

Experience / Qualifications:

The UX Design team is looking for an outstanding candidate possessing a combination of professional and technical skills.

• 10+ years of digital visual interface design experience
• Capable self-starter, self-motivated, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work smart and create solutions to reduce / manage work
• A humble expert with an open-mind who knows that great ideas come from anyone and enjoys learning from and collaborating with other designers, engineers, product managers, and marketing to deliver best-in-class experiences
• Maintain a high-level of emotional intelligence to skillfully and easily navigate an environment filled with strong opinions and debate, and treat people with respect and professionalism
• Embrace a mindset in which you don’t own the design, but rather the design work to inform and influence conversations and decisions
• Achieve success through great professional relationships
• Solid visual design foundation (typography, color, layout, etc.) with an excellent on-line portfolio showcasing user experience and visual design work for consumer products
• Think holistically, see the bigger picture, and work at the systems level to deliver coherent solutions
• Strong experience working with interactive content and efficient at creating production-ready artwork and assets across multiple end-screens (TV, web, tablet, and phone UIs)
• Desire and ability to nail the details and stay highly organized is critical
• Ability to see an assignment through many iterations and rounds of refinement
• Proficiency with leading design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Some front-end web development experience (HTML, CSS, XML)
• Pluses: Motion and 3D design experience
• BFA degree

Bowers & Wilkins Benefits:

• Beautiful office in sunny Redwood city, steps away from the Caltrain station
• Stock
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Discounted premium products from B&W
• Amazing and supportive team environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.