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One of the best things about the iPhone is its interface. It’s got those jolly, candy-like buttons, smooth animations, and we could play with the timer feature’s scroll wheels for hours. But even something as perfect as the iPhone will eventually gain some enhancements. So why not be the one who decides what they are? Apple is now looking for an iPhone Visual Designer.

Apple’s Mac OS X User Interface Group is seeking a senior visual designer with dynamic interfaces or animation experience who possesses a passion for great design and shows an exceptional eye for detail. The designer will conceive, design and develop future enhancements to Aqua, the dynamic user interface for Mac OS X. We’re looking for a visually articulate designer capable of communicating their ideas through compelling high-fidelity illustrations and prototypes.

Job Description: Responsibilities include conceiving, developing and prototyping new interactions for various components of Mac OS X, working with engineering and marketing to finalize designs, documenting solutions and monitoring their implementation. Experience in shipping commercial software and understanding the constraints of the software development environment is a plus. Must be a team player with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Required Experience:

• B.S./M.S. in Interactive Media Design, Graphic Design, Animation or related field. *2+ years of experience in software visual design
• Demonstrable understanding of user interface design principles.
• Must have demonstrated fluency with Photoshop, Illustrator or other design tools.
• Must have demonstrated experience with prototyping tools and environments such as Director and Lingo.
• Experience with other tools such as 3D Modeling applications are preferred

Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Chris for the tip!