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Creative Director, UX&D - Knowledge & Learning (K&L)


Job Ref. No
1027996
Location
Salford Quays
Contract Type
Attachment/Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Job Category:
New Media & Technology
Closing date for applications
17 April 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INTERVIEW DATES FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE MONDAY 22ND AND TUESDAY 23RD APRIL 2013***

The User Experience & Design (UX&D) team is responsible for consistency of design, accessibility and user experience across the networks and devices within the BBC’s non-linear platforms. The fundamental purpose of this group is to foster greater consistency in these experiences through the peer review of “tent pole” projects, stewardship of new standards and guidelines with regard to User Experience and fostering a true centre of excellence for experience design within the BBC.

The BBC Product Area for this role is Knowledge and Learning.

Role

AIMS OF THE JOB

• To lead project teams delivering audience facing products and services
• To inspire best-in-class user experience design talent, stimulating creativity through positive leadership
• To help establish the BBC as a world leader in user experience design 

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Requirements

• Highly experienced practioner in the field of user experience design, with understanding of how future media can deliver audience needs and contribute to the BBC’s aims and aspirations.
• Exceptional communication, networking, influencing and persuading skills and the ability to gain respect through personal credibility, integrity and professionalism.
• The ability to contribute strategically and evaluate decisions in the short, medium and long term.
• Proven track record in establishing and sustaining effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and the flexibility of thought and approach to produce effective results in a matrix environment.
• Relevant experience in leading user experience work around audio, video and on demand products.