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PaperPlane is looking for an Interaction Designer who can translate high level requirements into Interaction flows and transform them into user-friendly , functional interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conceptualising and implementing design concepts, graphic images, and branding websites and interface applications.
• Visualising & creating information architecture & user tasks / flows.
• Work with Information Architects, User Experience Analyst consultants and other team members to create and design innovative interaction solutions.
• To prepare and conduct workshops with clients or users to understand brand attributes and value, business objectives & user needs.
• Understand functionality requirements and suggest value-added solutions.
• Creating cutting-edge website layouts and graphics such as interactive demos, information diagrams / icons / promos / banner campaigns using Photoshop / Illustrator or Flash, as required.
• Use design research techniques such as persona / scenario development.
• Creating and presenting design ideas & concepts through one or more mediums depending on the project requirement. These could include design mock ups / storyboards / wire frames / prototypes/ product walk-throughs to run by the internal team or clients for feedback / approvals.
• Be actively involved in the production process - coordinate and own quality during conversion of designs into HTML code.
• Collaborate with content / copy writers to deliver the intended message / communication that is required for the given product / website.
• Regularly benchmark design and interaction best practices by tracking and analysing leading innovators using a host of online resources.
• Understand and implement user experience principles in the context of your designs.

Desired Skills, Qualification & Experience:

• A degree or diploma in web/multimedia/graphic design, or design-related field.
• A Black-Belt in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Flash, etc. and also be knowledgeable about HTML and CSS including capabilities and limitations.
• Demonstrable knowledge or experience in Mobile-first design techniques is a big bonus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to bring projects to completion, with a keen eye to detail.
• Must possess a strong portfolio that demonstrates high-quality design work for both the Indian and global audiences.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a cross-functional team, and present ideas and designs effectively.
• Must be an effective problem solver. We expect you to come up with creative solutions and consider many alternative solutions to each problem.
• Must possess deep understanding of website performance related issues and is motivated to design for extreme optimisation.
• Should be able to take ownership, as required, and be a good leader.
• Must have good managerial skills to manage team members as required.