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User Interface Designer


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Company TomoTherapy
URL www.tomotherapy.com
Location Madison, WI

Description

TomoTherapy Incorporated is an innovative company seeking to provide the best radiation therapy solution for cancer patients worldwide. The TomoTherapy® Hi•Art® treatment system integrates CT imaging and helical intensity-modulated radiation therapy, helping to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of radiation treatment for the full range of cancer tumors.

A publicly-held company, TomoTherapy is based in Madison, Wisconsin with European offices in Belgium and distribution throughout the world. The company owns multiple U.S. patents and has a number of patent applications pending, both in the U.S. and worldwide. The company also holds an exclusive license on more than 100 issued patents and pending applications globally.

The medical community's tremendous response to the Hi•Art System has resulted in significant growth for the company. Currently TomoTherapy has nearly 700 employees in more than 16 countries worldwide. In 2008 the company anticipates hiring 200+ additional employees, including an User Interface Designer. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking a User Interface Designer to join our growing Requirements group in the Product Development department. The designer will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess requirements and develop UI designs that promote patient safety, ease of use, and an optimal user experience. The designer will create wireframes, user task and interaction flows, UI sketches, prototypes, and will prepare and maintain UI design specifications that will be used as blueprints for development. In addition, the designer will conduct design reviews and provide consultation during various phases of the product development life cycle.

Required qualifications

  • A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design or equivalent field of study. Advanced degree in Human Computer Interaction, Design, or other related discipline is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of industry experience designing GUIs, preferably for commercial desktop software applications.
  • Demonstrable experience with appropriate design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Visio, and others.
  • Experience with usability and user-centered design techniques, demonstrating knowledge of task analysis, wireframing, and documenting workflow.
  • Experience with internationalization and localization design considerations.
  • Understanding of design standards and benchmarking.
  • Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience designing solutions for healthcare consumers is a plus.
  • A portfolio of design samples is required.

If you are interested in working for a growing, dynamic company and meet the requirements of this position, please apply online at www.tomotherapy.com. No phone calls please. TomoTherapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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