Visual Interaction Designer

AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud, cyber security, web application services, ERP, and BI implementations by providing proven and experienced consultants to our clients. Our competitive, transparent pricing model and industry experience make us a top choice of Global System Integrators and enterprise customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide. Job Description Job Role: Visual Interaction Designer Location: Eden Prairie, MN Duration: 3-6 Months CTH Responsibilities Discover, design and build new user experiences to drive the next generation of portals, applications and Web properties, including mobile. Design visually stunning, cutting‑edge graphics, animations and interactions for Web sites, portals and applications. Produce visual assets needed by the development team. Contribute to building the Company brand on portals, applications, mobile apps and Web sites by executing user interface design consistently on all deliverables. Refine low to high‑fidelity wireframes into designs for the information architecture, navigational models, process flows, page layout, information displays and interactional components based on user research and in partnership with user experience interaction designers. Research and communicate trends and best‑practices related to visual design and branding. Qualifications Minimum 2 years’ experience designing for Web, applications and mobile following user‑centered design principles. Undergraduate or graduate degree in Web design, interaction design, multimedia, visual design, design or related field. Working knowledge of (X) HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and W3C Web Standards. Ability to work collaboratively with team and internal clients. Ability to work quickly under pressure, meet deadlines and proficiency with time management. High energy and positive attitude with interest in learning new technology and skills. Ability to work with developers to make design concepts a reality. Strong communication skills. Proficient with graphic design tools such as the Adobe Creative Suite. A general understanding of user‑centered design methodology and human factors principles. In partnership with user experience designers, design concepts for the information architecture, navigation, page layout, information displays and interactional components of Web sites and mobile applications. Experience developing and testing across multiple browsers and platforms and using browser‑specific development tools (ex: Firefox/Firebug, IE/Web Developer Tools, etc.). Exposure to and general understanding of information architecture tools such as Visio, Axure and iRise (a plus). Knowledge and understanding of accessibility principles and techniques desired; experience developing accessible user interfaces is a plus. Knowledge of video, motion graphics, HTML5 Canvas and photography (a plus). Experience working within Agile (a plus). Agency experience is a plus. If anyone might be interested please send your most recent copy of updated resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or contact me at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr cognizant technologies