User Experience Designer/Developer

General/Other: Marketing/Product Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Reference Id: 27883MDI   Our people help make Progressive a successful, energetic, forward-moving organization. Time after time, Progressive has turned the insurance industry upside down through its innovative services, its use of technology and its continual push to be the No. 1 choice for auto insurance. Position: User Experience Designer/DeveloperLocation: Cleveland, OHRelocation: AvailableSalary: Based on experienceProgressive offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced User Experience Designer/Developer. This is a position within the Online Service team, a group comprised of industry-leading technologists, experience designers, Web analysts and strategists that enjoy a fun, challenging, fast-paced environment. Progressive was awarded the People?s Choice Webby Award for Best Insurance Web site for a reason, the three Online Service teams focus on creating a highly personalized and unique online experience for our customers.Progressive offers competitive benefits and potential for a generous gainsharing bonus based on corporate peformance. Progressive facilities include on-site, state-of-the-art usability labs; ongoing professional curriculum; fitness centers and classes; dry cleaning; movie rentals; full-service cafeteria, etc. The casual work environment is enhanced by an impressive comtemporary art collection which fosters creativity among Progressive people.> Bachelor's degree or 3-7 years related work experience (degree in technical/creative field preferred)> Strong portfolio that demonstrates work with eCommerce or highly-transactional web sites > Experience in designing UI solutions for projects that involve complex use cases and many variable factors> Ability to apply Web best practices, usability testing findings, customer feedback, and site standards; contributes to developing standards> Possesses information architecture skills (ability to create site maps, process flow diagrams, wireframes)> Experience with web authoring tools (e.g., Dreamweaver, Frontpage, Homesite, Flash, Fireworks)> Advanced skills in HTML, xHTML, and CSS> Ability to create medium fidelity prototypes (comfortable hand-coding HTML, familiar with JavaScript, can create tableless web designs using Cascading Style Sheets and templates)> Understands how customer expectations drive business results> Can assess how customer experiences in other communication channels (print, email, phone) may influence the online experience and contributes to a holistic and consistent experience> Excellent problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to think creatively, work through a process, and identify more than one solution.> Solid verbal and written skills; experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Visio, Word)> Strong interpersonal skills; thrives in a collaborative team environment > Can lead design discussions with cross-functional teams and make recommendations> Proven organizational and project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyProgressive leads the auto insurance industry in a number of firsts and awards.> Ranked #1 in the BusinessWeek 50?Performance Ranking for the S&P 500 (2004)> Ranked on Fortune Magazine?s Global 500, Most Admired Companies and #155 on the Fortune 500 (2005)> Named #1 Profitable Player from Fast Company?s 2004 Customer Awards (2004)> 4-time winner of the Information Week 500: Leading IT Innovators (2000-2003)> Progressive?s Web site has been rated #1 eight times by Watchfire Gomez, an Internet performance management company> The first company to allow consumers to see and compare rates from leading auto insurance companies with an up-to-the-minute sampling of comparison rat PROGRESSIVE FIRSTS: * Ranked #1 in the BusinessWeek 50 Performance Ranking for the S&P 500 (2004) * Ranked on Fortune Magazine's Global 500, Most Admired Companies and #155 on the Fortune 500 (2005) * Named #1 Profitable Player from Fast Company's 2004 Customer Awards (2004) * 4-time winner of the Information Week 500: Leading IT Innovators (2000-2003) * Progressive's Web site has been rated #1 eight times by Watchfire Gomez, an Internet performance management company * The first company to allow consumers to see and compare rates from leading auto insurance companies with an up-to-the-minute sampling of comparison rate At Progressive, status quo won't cut it. Our leaders want results and you'll have the chance to make significant contributions in a company that has taken the insurance world by storm. Our company is full of opportunity and promise. Consider the strength of your new employer as one of the country's largest auto insurance companies. You'll be surrounded by smart, driven people like yourself, who combine innovation and analysis to achieve industry-leading results and recognition, such as the BusinessWeek50 and the distinction of being one of America's Most Admired Companies, according to Fortune. Visit us at jobs.progressive.com and share your personality with a company that will value your unique contributions. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE   Address: Mayfield Village, OH 44040