The Information Architect is responsible for developing IA documentation (site maps, transaction flows, schematics, navigation models) for both web sites and applications. In this role, you will be expected to work collaboratively with a project team and support the Experience Lead or a Sr. IA in the execution of all information architecture deliverables. A firm understanding of user-centered design processes will be crucial to your success here. Ideal candidates will have a healthy sense of humor, and are ready to finally work in a place where they are no longer the smartest person in the room. Core Duties/Responsibilities:Creating the information architecture for transactional, informational, and marketing website. Understanding target audiences' needs, tasks, and goals and translating them into creative concepts and functional components.Supporting the team to translate business requirements into meaningful interactive experiences. Participating in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing. Developing user personas and scenarios to clarify results of user research and focus the team's design efforts on the needs of key users.Collaboratively developing prototypes for demonstration of concepts to clients. Conducting competitive audits and market research. Developing and documenting detailed user experience specifications for highly interactive interfaces. Participating in User Experience thought leadership in both the company and the industry.
Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to execute on IA complex transactional interfaces, taxonomies and metadata frameworks, and templates for content management systems. Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Experience with user-centered design methodologies. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Experience in client services and negotiating business decisions. High tolerance for ambiguity matched only by your desire to organize it. 3+ years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer (or similar role).Degree in a related field, such as Library Science, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Technical Communications, English, History, Anthropology, Economics.Proficiency in a variety of design tools including Visio and InDesign, as well as the MS Office Suite.
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