User-Centered Designer (UCD) / User-Interaction Designer (UID)

This opportunity is for a UC / UI Design Engineer to work with our User Experience Team in the Digital Media Systems Business Unit (DMSBU) within our Emerging Technologies Group. This business unit is focused on new growth areas for Cisco in the area of enterprise video and digital media space for applications like VOD, webcasting, and digital signage. Be part of the Cisco organization that is driving the evolution and expansion into new technology areas and market segments.

In this position you will work closely with user researchers, peer interaction designers, product managers and software engineers to define the user experience of Cisco Digital Media System software UIs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Capture user personas and task scenarios.
• Define user interaction models and work-flows.
• Help drive product direction based on field research and functional requirements.
• Generate UI mock ups from paper-and-pencil concepts to wire-frame designs to high-fidelity prototypes that convey the interaction model.
• Document User Interface Specifications.
• Work with usability engineers to design and conduct usability studies.
• Work closely with engineers to deliver the final product.
• Facilitate project communication across a multi-disciplinary team throughout all phases of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of experience designing software-user interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical (networking) concepts and structure UIs that simplify these concepts.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking ability, and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to quickly understand and communicate complex system and design concepts.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team.
• Experience designing desktop and Web-based applications.
• Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Human Factors, Industrial Design or related field or equivalent experience.

If this opportunity is of interest to you and you have the relevant experience please contact me directly: brstultz@cisco.com