Monday, April 4, 2011

Job Vacancy Avira Sdn Bhd April 2011

Founded in Germany, Avira is the only IT security solution provider which is “Made in Germany” with more than 20 years of experience. Being one of the pioneers in the IT security solutions field, Avira currently has over 130 million customers worldwide. These include both professional and private users.

Headquartered in Tettnang, Germany, Avira is one of the biggest regional entrepreneurs which has several locations in Germany and partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. The company owns two virus labs located at headquarter and in Bucharest, Romania. Equipped with the latest technology and dozens of experienced researchers, the virus labs work around the clock to attend to the local and global threats. Such dedications and efforts were recognized when Avira was repeatedly listed as recipient of various test awards by many independent virus test centers worldwide in recognition of its high detection rate, fast scanning speed and low impact on the system.

Avira is acknowledged as the world’s first SAP-certified virus protection and was awarded as the ‘Best Antivirus Product Year 2008’ by AV-Comparatives. Awards and certifications of Avira products and partnerships with corporations such as IBM, Sun, Novell, AVM or Clearswift underline the efficiency and core competency of the company.

In line with its founder and global CEO, Mr. Tjark Auerbach’s goal – “Avira at every desktop”, the company has set up its new subsidiaries in Malaysia, Austria, Japan and Hong Kong, aiming to spread its services to consumers in different regions.

In March 2009, Avira officially set up its 1st Asia subsidiary in Malaysia - Avira Sdn Bhd, aiming to penetrate and intensify its dedication in the South East Asia market. Since its establishment, Avira has made significant presence in the consumer market in Malaysia in less than a year, with 85% growth in user base.

User Interface Designer
(Kuala Lumpur)
Responsibilities:
Imagine creating the ultimate user experience for Avira’s millions of users worldwide. You will be taking an active part in designing the Avira Next Generation AntiVirus Products. This position will require you to be working in an international environment and be dealing with Product Managers, Project Managers, and other team members from our offices in Europe and Asia.

Performance objectives:
You will be leading the user experience work in our APAC Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and will be working with Product Management to evaluate user data, marketing and technical objectives in order to create early designs and mock ups. You will use your skills in wireframing, storyboarding, web programming and knowledge of Adobe software such as Flash and Photoshop to create compelling prototypes based on your early designs.

Starting from day one, you will be working with a diverse group of people and teams from various technology, architecture and business backgrounds. You will use your expertise and knowledge in usability coupled with excellent communication skills to recommend and execute the best solutions with the group even though you will find conflicting views and opinions. You will also collaborate closely with our agile software development teams in applying the designs for our next generation windows product.

You effectively manages your own work, have excellent time management and a knack for multitasking. You want to continuously improve on processes, products, knowledge and the team. You will exchange the knowledge and experience you gain to other members in the organisation, also you will transfer it to new team members.

Requirements:
You have a deep passion and fluency for user experience and a high level of self motivation. On occasion whereby the work might follow the same pattern; you do not lose attraction and still have the focus to attention to details. Furthermore, you have the ability to be solution focused; zero in on problems and solve them by taking the right decision.

Avira Sdn Bhd
15-2, Block A, Jaya One, 72A, Jln Universiti Petaling Jaya 46200
Tel: 1700-800-275
Website: http://www.avira.com