salesforce.com: Senior UI Designer

Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Description: Salesforce.com has rapidly evolved from a startup founded by four people in a cramped San Francisco apartment in 1999 to a company with more than 2,300 employees, a $700 Million Annual Revenue Run Rate and over 900,000 users worldwide. As a pioneer in on-demand business services, we are transforming the software industry, championing what we call the “democratization” of software—offering small companies the benefits of sophisticated business applications, a luxury previously affordable only for large enterprises. Our customers range in size from tiny companies to global multinational corporations and represent diverse industries. Top talent across the world joins salesforce.com for its “change the world” mentality; the opportunity to excel in a performance-driven, fast-paced, and competitive atmosphere; the chance to be surrounded by peers and leaders that inspire, motivate, and innovate and a corporate philosophy that incorporates community involvement into its fabric. Salesforce.com wants to give you the opportunity to do the best work of your career. With over 1 million subscribers, Salesforce.com is the world's leading provider of On-Demand business applications and one of the world's fastest growing companies. Our products empower businesses by delivering the most innovative technology and making it as easy as possible to share and manage information. As part of the User Experience Team, you will help define the future of On-Demand Software. Whether it's designing business applications and analytics tools, information visualization, mobile/iPhone applications, social networking, or on-demand development tools, at Salesforce.com you'll find a design challenge that you can get excited about. Responsibilities: * Drive the design of clean, efficient, useful application interfaces from conceptualization to implementation Translate user requirements and complex business processes into highly usable, highly interactive Web applications * Construct diagrams, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate your designs to internal and external stakeholders * Work with usability specialists to conduct usability tests, site visits and other user research to inform and validate your designs * Collaborate with branding and graphics specialists to support the visual style of salesforce.com * Conceive, document, and evangelize user interface guidelines and design patterns Required Skills/Experience: * At least 4 years experience designing applications * Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment * Bachelor's or higher degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or related field preferred * Strong conceptual skills and proven ability to create interactive prototypes and/or mock-ups * Demonstrable application design skills with ability to show relevant work * Proficiency in interactive prototyping using HTML, JavaScript and CSS preferred * Proficiency using visual design tools such as Visio, OmniGraffle, Photoshop, or Illustrator * Expert in applying user-centered design methods and best practices * Focused on providing best-of-breed UI designs without losing sight of the real-world user's need for "fast and simple" * Independent self-starter with strong project management skills * Ability to work as part of a team with product managers, graphic designers, usability specialists, and others Desired Skills: Please include a link to your online portfolio. Employees at salesforce.com consider their experience as defining points in their careers. If you are ready to become a key contributor and join one of today’s hottest, market-leading companies, then send us your resume and accomplishments today. In return for your efforts, salesforce.com offers a competitive compensation package including on site yoga, healthy snacks, paid-time-off for volunteering and more. Principals only, no agencies please. At salesforce.com equal talent always means equal opportunity. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.salesforce.com/company/careers/locations/a0800000000Ab4bAAC/a01000000006QifAAE.jsp