Visual Designer, Global UX

Visual Designer, Global UX

Monster Worldwide is looking to hire an enthusiastic User Interface / Visual Designer to join our design team and create the new way in which Monster’s products and services are going to be presented to our end users globally. We’re looking for a passionate designer to help us redefine how consumers will use the internet to search for jobs and candidates, connect, network and manage their careers.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of interaction designers, visual designers, user researchers and copywriters committed to developing innovative, easy-to-use, best-of-breed new products and overhauling existing ones in accordance with Monster’s new brand guidelines. This position reports to the UI / Visual Design Manager, who will assist you with your career progression, and is based in Cambridge, MA.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Translate conceptual ideas into engaging visual presentations and design solutions.
  • Conceptualize and create brand-consistent, easy-to-use, attractive and meaningful user interfaces (and other design deliverables: layouts/UIs, widgets, patterns, color palettes, typography, iconography and user interface elements) for use on the web.
  • Communicate your design thinking in a way that works for all the parties involved (engineers, product managers, partners, etc.) through appropriately detailed specifications and reviews.
  • Participate and collaborate in concept development and design ideation to help define a creative strategy based on Monster's new brand guidelines.
  • Provide design expertise to the organization and work directly with Web Development and Software Engineering to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the web.

 



Job Requirements:

Required Skills:

 

  • Minimum 3+ years experience in web design roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree required in design-related discipline: Interaction, Graphic or Interface design.
  • Solid skills in graphic design, an excellent eye for typography, clean layout, purposeful color, and a fanatical attention to detail down to the pixel. You must have a deep appreciation for simple, sleek, usable interfaces.
  • You will be responsible for all stages of design on one or more of Monster’s products. Therefore, you must think strategically while executing with great attention to detail.
  • Thorough understanding of overall web site design, including basic usability, industry standards, architecture and navigation.
  • Proficient to expert in: Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Fireworks.
  • HTML skills including XHTML and CSS.
  • Knowledge of cross-platform browser compatibility restrictions and requirements.


Desired Skills:

  • Interaction design skills: experience creating wireframes, site/system flows, site architecture diagrams, etc.
  • Design experience in mobile, accessibility or desktop software.
  • Experience creating or maintaining interface guidelines in a software environment.
  • Understanding of W3C Standards Compliance and 508 compliance a plus.

 

About Monster

Monster is a high-paced, passionate, and energetic company that focuses on technology to drive business objectives and innovation. Candidates must be able to hit the ground running and must be able to thrive in a community of extremely smart and talented engineers who are focused on pushing the envelope of software development. Must be able to learn and use new technologies quickly and with high levels of quality and performance. Monster is looking for candidates who can provide leadership and assist us in growing our business, our applications and our staff.

 

 

 

 




Monster Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer.

About Monster

Monster is the number one name in online recruitment. With close to 5,000 employees in three dozen countries, industry-leading products and services, a global brand and unparalleled international reach, Monster is the preeminent destination for career and life management.

Monster has revolutionized the way people look for jobs and employers look for people. We are passionate about our mission: Inspiring people to improve their lives.

Our explosive growth reflects the kind of people who work here: Forward thinking professionals from all industries who offer fresh ideas and share the passion for excellence. Rise to the challenge - advance your career at Monster.

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The Monster Worldwide benefits package includes:

  • 3 Healthcare Plan Options
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Charitable Giving

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