At Benefitfocus, our technology is
changing the way the world thinks about healthcare and benefits. We provide
insurance carriers, employers, consumers and government entities cloud-based
technology to shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information.
To be at the forefront of software technology, our strategy is simple. We hire the best and brightest. Our engineers tackle the toughest challenges in the industry and create software that is making a positive impact in the lives of millions.
To be at the forefront of software technology, our strategy is simple. We hire the best and brightest. Our engineers tackle the toughest challenges in the industry and create software that is making a positive impact in the lives of millions.
Responsibilities
Include
Interaction Design borrows theory and
technique from traditional design, psychology, and technical disciplines.
Interaction Designers define the form of products as they relate to behavior
and use. They anticipate how the use of products will mediate human
relationships and affect human understanding, and they explore the dialogue
between products, people, and contexts--physical, cultural, historical.
Requirements
Interaction
Designers must be able to:
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Multi-task effectively—working quickly and accurately in a
fast-paced, rapidly changing software company
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Learn new subject matter domains quickly and independently
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Solve problems both analytically and creatively
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Visualize complex systems and find ways to simplify them
whenever possible
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Create prototypes, present designs to users, evaluate designs
based on users' feedback, and update designs
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Empathize with users' needs and goals
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Understand the strengths and limitations of humans and of
technology
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Show passion for improving Benefitfocus products with
purposeful, pragmatic, and elegant design solutions
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Make reasonable trade-offs when time or budget constraints
prevent implementation of the ideal solution
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Collaborate effectively with other associates, offering and
receiving feedback tactfully and gracefully
Interaction Designers
Must Have
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A portfolio (preferably interactive) that demonstrates strong
design skills and mastery of usability concepts
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Usability and interface design experience as a member of a
software development team
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(Other relevant experience and portfolio work gained in a
college design curriculum will be considered.)
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Passion for design and for bridging the gap between users and
technology with user-centered design solutions
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Must have experience with HTML, CSS,
Javascript, and other design tools, such as the Adobe Creative Suite
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Solid understanding of basic usability concepts and evaluation
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Ability to understand the technical feasibility of various
design choices and adjust designs as needed
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Degree in Human Factors, Interaction/Industrial Design, Graphic
Design, Computer Science, or a related field
