JOB: Interaction Designer / Human Factors Engineer

Title:
Human Factors Engineer / Interaction Designer
Category:
Human Factors Design / Interaction Design / Strategy and Research
Description:
• Sony Ericsson Experience Creation team is seeking a technology forward, confident, personable, Human Factors Engineer who will focus three to five years in the future, understanding how the convergence experience can be seamless and beautiful. You will integrate within a core multidisciplinary product design team, represent the human factor at the design table and will help define interaction design and information architectures. Your research and insight will be used as one component to help inform and inspire the strategy, planning, and design of future products, features, applications, services and platforms. You are an expert in human cognitive and physical performance and have experience in bringing technology solutions to market that are based on profitable product strategies.
Responsibilities
• Create a long-term research plan based on the long-term product portfolio lineup
• Conduct laboratory and in the field research projects such as anthropometric analyses of user interaction with hardware and quantitative analyses of performance and perception with software prototypes
• Create interface design prototypes and deliver data analyses that help drive design decisions
• Author highly detailed design specifications for consumption by a wide variety of stakeholders
• Special projects as assigned, including strategic research and travel
Requirements:
• Exemplary knowledge in Human Factors Design / Human Interface Design
• Must be wildly creative and obsessively meticulous
• Strong knowledge of IA / wireframing tools, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, InDesign, Visio
• Agile learner with a command of core Adobe Creative Suite applications and ability to learn new creative tools as needed within the changing environment
• Client-side presentation layer and other Object-oriented programming knowledge and experience a plus
• Aptitude and cultural fit to inspire and collaborate within the multidisciplinary team (see Desired Characteristics for more detail)
Sony Ericsson / Experience Creation – Desired Characteristics
The candidate should be a cultural fit within the organization. The following characteristics define a candidate that will succeed in our culture and for this position.
• Leadership / Vision: a pro-active, take charge leader with proven strategic vision; can manage, motivate, challenge, empower and delegate to others while leading by example; gains the trust of other parties quickly. Possesses the wisdom and confidence to take educated risks. Has ability to see both the bigger picture but not be afraid of getting involved in the detail when necessary. Is sought out by others for strategic advice and counsel.
• Curiosity: Has a naturally curious mind, loves to explore and nurture intellect; knows how to observe and identify patterns that identify trends and key insights early; knows how to ask the right questions (relevant) and quantity of questions necessary to uncover key information that can be made actionable. Probably, an avid observer and follower of popular culture and societal trends.
• Creativity: An innovative and resourceful person who thinks and acts “outside-of-the-box.” This individual possesses a left brain/right brain mindset. Recreationally they are likely to most enjoy nurturing their creative passions and hobbies.
• Technology Forward: Has a passion for technology, tinkering under the hood, and enjoys being a sought after authority and the resource that others turn to for emerging media and technology.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills; a great presenter, an active listener with consultative capabilities; skillful communicator in tough situations where striking a balance between being direct/forceful and diplomacy is necessary.
• Open Minded: Approach to listening and problem solving is inclusive and open minded.
• Action Oriented: Self-motivated and self-starting individual who can take limited direction and produce tangible results.
• Service Orientation: Recognizes the importance of providing outstanding service and support to both internal teams, agency partner teams and externally to partners.
• Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner based on analysis, sound judgment and wisdom.
• Team Oriented: Works well in collaborative team environments and matrix reporting Structures
• Willingness and Passion for Travel: Candidate will travel regularly for project and inter-organizational meetings. Frequent travel within Japan, Sweden and to/from the U.S. and other regions will be necessary.
Location:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 2
Required Experience or Education:
A master’s degree and relevant work experience in human factors, biomechanics, or consumer product development support preferred. PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.
Business Unit / Location:

Sony Ericsson
Experience Creation
NorCal / San Francisco

Contact: jorge.furuya@sonyericsson.com