The User Experience Architect will work across a variety of digital channels and projects to produce an optimal user experience.  Through the deep understanding of business requirements and user needs, this role will develop user experience artifacts that effectively communicate the solution to both technical and non-technical audiences. The role requires a thorough understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices, along with an understanding of how brand and interaction design can work together to create an engaging user experience. 

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or in the application fields.  Preferred file types are: doc, docx, pdf, htm and html. Accepted also are: txt, pdt, xls, mov, jpg, swf, mp3, and zip. No other file types accepted.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

You must include the following in your submission:

·       Resume

·       Portfolio: Your portfolio for Hallmark must include 5 – 10 digital images of your work (in .jpg or .pdf format which together total no more than 20MB in total file size) that showcase your design thinking, problem solving, technical and conceptual skills and your final design conclusions/solutions or ideas.  In addition, you may include a link to your online portfolio as a supplement to the images you upload.  Applicants who submit only a website link will not be considered.  Note:  If you have difficulty uploading your portfolio, please reduce the overall file size or break your portfolio into several smaller files.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       Strong interaction design skills along with process and rationale as demonstrated in portfolio

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Usability or Graphic Design

·       2 years of working in user experience design, interaction design, UI design, and/or usability

·       Solid understanding of user-centered design principles with the ability to propose design solutions based on best practices and usability principles.

·       Ability to turn high level business requirements into interactive experiences with attention to detail and craftsmanship.

·       Strong self-motivation with capability of balancing multiple projects and producing deliverables in a timely manner.

·       Outstanding interpersonal communication and teamwork skills along with excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.

·       Proficiency in design software such as InDesign, Axure, Visio, etc.

·       Experience with web-based and/or other digital projects with an e-commerce focus.

·       Ability to rapidly create functioning prototypes using Axure, Balsamiq, or comparable prototyping tools.

·       Basic understanding of technologies used to build web-based solutions (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, etc.)

·       Experience conducting user testing using various research methodologies and stimuli.

Relocation may be provided 

Hallmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE.  Principles only, please.

 To apply to this opening please visit www.hallmark.com/careers.

The editor provides conceptual and editorial solutions for relevant, innovative gift products (could be almost anything, but core formats include stationery, coffee mugs, stuffed animals, etc).  Working under the supervision of a manager, the editor helps shape the voice and emotional range of the line and serves as the filter for the consumer, interpreting social and consumer trends and anticipating future consumer needs.

The editor takes direction from the manager and collaborates with designers, writers, and the product merchandising staff. The editor must demonstrate strong conceptual, creative writing, copy writing, sound/music, and editorial skills; excellent communication and teamwork; strong organizational skills; and comfort with ambiguity.

We are looking for someone who is:
1. A strategic thinker: Understanding of how messaging and emotion influences the consumer experience
2. Highly conceptual: This job requires emotions, language, and social trends into saleable product.
3. A team player: We work in a collaborative environment across multiple disciplines (design, writing, marketing, etc.)
4. A problem solver: Organization and planning skills are a necessity in this fast-paced environment.
5. A confident critiquer of new writing; adept rewriter of existing writing

To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or in the application fields.  Preferred file types are: doc, docx, pdf, htm and html. Accepted also are: txt, pdt, xls, mov, jpg, swf, mp3, and zip. No other file types accepted.

You MUST include the following in your submission:

    * COVER LETTER
    * RESUME
    * PORTFOLIO: Your portfolio MUST include 5-7 writing samples which should include examples of your  writing and editing abilities; may include blogs, magazine/newspaper/online articles, essays, poems, scripts, short stories, print or digital advertising (Acceptable formats include .doc, .jpg or .pdf format which together total no more than 20MB in total file size)  In addition, you may include a link to your online portfolio as a supplement to the images you upload. Applicants who submit only a website link will NOT be considered.

**Note: If you have difficulty uploading your portfolio, please reduce the overall file size, or break your portfolio into several smaller files.

Basic Qualifications:  (MUST be listed on your resume or you will not be considered)

•     Minimum of 2 years in a writer or editor position
•     Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Aesthetic judgment: Grammar/language skills
• Strong organizational skills: able to prioritize and balance multiple programs at one time.
• Understanding of marketplace/consumer need: able to anticipate, appreciate and understand consumer feelings and translate that into product solutions consumers will appreciate
• Creativity: able to convert your imaginative thoughts into 3-dimensional ideas, and in group brainstorm sessions to be able to do this with other people's ideas, too
• Communication: able to communicate emotions, convey feelings and express yourself in all of life’s situations.
• Sound development: understanding of soundclip creation ranging from voice recordings to musical and sound effect design; confidence in short-form scriptwriting with ability to write, edit, and direct recorded dialogue
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or other related field

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

• This position is located in Hallmark's headquarters in Kansas City, MO
• Some relocation may be provided
• Hallmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE.  Principles only, please.

 To apply please visit www.hallmark.com/careers.