(San Francisco, CA)

 UE Engineer

We are seeking a smart, motivated & fun User Experience engineer who is consistent, organized and creative. We need a well-rounded individual with the ability to think strategically, act creatively, and do efficiently.

 The ideal candidate will have a personal interest in social media, a passion for the consumer-web, and a deep understanding of user interface and interaction design planning, programming & management.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively work cross-functionally are a must. And most importantly, the UE Engineer must have a passion for user experience principles and enjoy working in fast-paced, exciting environment!

RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                     Report to the Director or User Experience

  Implementing all stages of: 

• HTML-based mockups
• UI component library
•  Flash interaction comps
•  Contribute to CSS development and maintenance, debugging and optimization
•  User experience, user interface and interaction design planning, programming & management
•  Translating user feedback or business requirements into visual user interfaces
• Ensuring the consistent visual presentation and UI design through UX/UE principles

 REQUIREMENTS:                                                           2-3 years experience in the following:      

• Expert Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Intermediate Skills:  Photoshop, Flash, ActionScript, and YUI
• Pluses:  SASS, Compass, CSS3, HTML5
• 2-3 years professional web development experience as a member of a UE/UI team participating in the complete lifecycle of several successfully delivered web and/or software applications.
• Solid understanding of web standards, web graphics techniques, and site production practices.
• A passion for UE, complementary tools and technologies a plus. Excited to build a great product towards ultimate user delight.
• Strong creative and visual skills; ability to explain your thinking; strong interpersonal skills; an ability to work independently and with a group.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems and convey ideas into tangible form.
•  Ability to thrive under pressure and consistently meet aggressive deadlines, while taking constructive feedback and maintaining a sense of humor.

+Competitive base ?Attractive stock option plan ?All Widgetbox employees enjoy: -Medical/Dental/Vision insurance -15 days of paid vacation + holidays -401K enrollment -Commuter checks -Flexible Spending -Casual & FUN! working environment & weekly lunches and all the snacks you can eat! -Opportunity to work with smart people and interesting industries

jobs@widgetbox.com