Interaction Designer

POSITION SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The interaction designer assists in developing system interactions that allow
the system user to access and achieve desired outcomes based on the systems
content/features in a manner that limits user distraction/frustration.

KEY JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Human Computer Interaction, Ergonomics, Design, or
Cognitive Psychology from four-year college or university; and two to four years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Automotive, Electronics/Mechanical knowledge, and/or programming
knowledge is preferred. Must understand all aspects of human factors principles,
techniques and technologies.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret technical documents. Ability to
write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with
customers or employee of organization. Able to communicate ideas, concepts, and
subjective matters to others through various mediums. Ability to write speeches
and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make
effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex
topics to top management.

MATH ABILITY: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to convert
Metric to Standard measurements. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and
geometry. Understanding of basic design mathematic theorems.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts,
and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic PC and Windows Office Programs. Visio/omnigraffle.
Adobe CS5. Understanding of the following: a plus, Java, Javascript, DHTML,
HTML5, CSS, PHP, ASP, Unix, Linux, Android, Adobe Air, Alias, Eclipse.

MISC.: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have an interest
and knowledge of radio, navigation, and current and future consumer electronics
technology. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary/multi-national teams.

Travel may be necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
sit. The employee is required to write and work on computer for extended periods
of time The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and be flexible
enough to work in and around vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision required by this job includes close
vision and the ability to distinguish all chromatic colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.