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Technical Director, Mobile Application Design

PageUp Desc Code: INF - Technical Director, Mobile Application Design

Function: INF - Information Technology

Sub-function: User Interface Design

Discipline: Mobile Application Design

Career Track: Technical/STEM

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 3


Information Technology: Information Technology is responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

User Interface Design: User Interface Design plans, develops, documents, debugs, and supports the front end of the software solution. Ensures the interface is easy and intuitive for users, conducts user research and performs usability tests

Mobile Application Design: Mobile Application Design is responsible for applications for mobile devices to access digital products and content. Includes designing, developing, and testing platform-specific applications that are installed on the mobile device.

Technical/STEM: Technical roles, including technology and research.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3: Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.