Plizy is building a revolutionary web video
platform to solve the problem inadequate
filtering tools available to a consumer who just
wants to be entertained. We're surrounded by
thousands of video sources, spread across all
sorts of connected devices and formats making the
experience fragmented and in. Plizy recommends
you the best content available tailored to your
interests based on the device you're using. No
more browsing and searching; Plizy let's you enjoy and relax.Â
The Senior User Interface Designer must be an
independent, self-motivated, creative
professional, capable of adapting quickly to a
fast-paced environment. This is an active
hands-on role that will work with the product
team to design the core user experience, define
user-centric requirements, architect complex
application UI, and develop innovative
interactions. We are looking for someone who
lives to be creative, is a design all-rounder,
has a passion for media and entertainment, and is
committed to highest quality design at the bleeding edge of convergent media.Â
Plizy is for you especially if you have an
obsession for user experience, a taste for
disruptive technology, high-proï¬le investors,
and an experienced team from both the technology and entertainment industries.
Plizy is headquartered in San Francisco.
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Responsibilities
Translating the product vision into visually
stunning composites with detailed schematics
that deï¬ne its appearance, architecture and
interaction behaviors in its various applications (mobile, web, TV)
Producing innovative yet easy to use design
solutions to address a variety of business,
marketing, user experience and public relations needs
Leading a user experience team to integrate UI
requirements into schematics, prototypes, test
plans and lightweight functional specs
Working closely with the development team to
ensure proper implementation of visual design speciï¬cations
Collaborating with quality assurance team to review UI implementation efforts
Being an integral part of a product team that
champions user-centered design processes
Qualiï¬cations:
A strong candidate for this role will match many of these criteria:
* 6+ years of designing consumer focused rich
media web and/or application UI
* A track record of outstanding design
talent and creativity, exhibiting a clean design
sense that strives for the right balance between
elegant form and useful function
* Excellent grasp of typography, particularly
as it applies to the various screens available in the modern digital space
* Bring a passion for digital media and a
strong desire to set the pace of industry trends, not follow them
* Proven ability to work independently as
well as in cross-functional groups
* Strong communication and organizational
skills with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated high proï¬ciency in leading
design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Flash (capabilities in ActionScript and DHTML are a plus)
* Have a solid understanding and perspective
of the online video space, social media and the technology sector
* BS/BA in interactive design or related design discipline
If you’re passionate about building the next
wave of immersive entertainment with a growing,
impassioned startup, this role is for you.
Please contact Jonathan Benassaya with a CV on
<mailto:jb_at_plizy.com>jb_at_plizy.com
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Received on 2012-02-26 17:14:53