Interaction Designer
Apply NowCompany: Bowers & Wilkins
Location: Redwood City, CA 94061
Description:
Company Description
Bowers & Wilkins is working on creating fantastic and truly unique home A/V experiences that are second to none. In May 2016, Silicon Valley startup Eva Automation, led by Gideon Yu, acquired Bowers & Wilkins, the market leader in the premium audio category, used by musicians and producers in the best studios in the world, from Abbey Road to Skywalker Studios. Together we are a new kind of company -- fusing cutting-edge startup culture with an iconic brand and audio expertise -- to create revolutionary yet simple home entertainment experiences. We will have much, much more to announce when the time is right about our new line of products, but we are extremely excited about what we are developing. Come join us and be a part of a great company that has the best of both worlds!
UX is the backbone of our company, and every decision revolves around making our customers' everyday lives better and making complexity disappear.
Great UX integrates the art and science of design. We're building a UX team wherein some people have super powers in the art of design and others in the science of design. Currently, we need an experienced Visual Designer with expertise in the art of design; a creative professional who can channel his/her passion for design excellence to deliver solutions inspired by a deep desire to create emotionally compelling branded experiences.
Job Description
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.)
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
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.
Bowers & Wilkins is working on creating fantastic and truly unique home A/V experiences that are second to none. In May 2016, Silicon Valley startup Eva Automation, led by Gideon Yu, acquired Bowers & Wilkins, the market leader in the premium audio category, used by musicians and producers in the best studios in the world, from Abbey Road to Skywalker Studios. Together we are a new kind of company -- fusing cutting-edge startup culture with an iconic brand and audio expertise -- to create revolutionary yet simple home entertainment experiences. We will have much, much more to announce when the time is right about our new line of products, but we are extremely excited about what we are developing. Come join us and be a part of a great company that has the best of both worlds!
UX is the backbone of our company, and every decision revolves around making our customers' everyday lives better and making complexity disappear.
Great UX integrates the art and science of design. We're building a UX team wherein some people have super powers in the art of design and others in the science of design. Currently, we need an experienced Visual Designer with expertise in the art of design; a creative professional who can channel his/her passion for design excellence to deliver solutions inspired by a deep desire to create emotionally compelling branded experiences.
Job Description
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.)
Qualifications
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
Additional Information
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.