A well-established interactive media company in midtown Manhattan is looking for an Information architect (IA) to develop the information architecture for large Simplification engagements and content management systems for their clients. Candidate must have prior experience working directly with clients. The primary responsibility of the IA is to assure that the solution satisfies the expectations for utility and ease of use, while supporting business requirements and brand strategy.
Responsible for interviewing subject matter experts, analyzing documents, writing in plain English, consolidating large amounts of information, working closely with graphic designers, and working on information architecture and content development of websites.
Clients include Fortune 500 companies in financial services, health care, telecommunications, energy and manufacturing.
Core Responsibilities:
- Participate in analysis of user needs and business objectives -- including both client and user interviews
o Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, analyzing documents, writing in plain English, consolidating large amounts of information and working closely with graphic designers and staff.
o Where applicable, also work on information architecture and content development of websites, and develop personas and fictional "scenarios" to guide concept development
- Determine the organization and structure of information and functionality
o Conduct reviews of existing communications, applications, systems and web sites, based on clarity and usability best practices, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
o Develop content and workflow maps indicating process and systems implications, navigation and content relationships
o Create concept prototypes for client presentations and for use by design and technical teams
- Create and ECM Roadmaps and populate content matrix showing all content elements, relationships and dependents.
o Perform content audits and reviews
o Develop detailed wireframes which indicate features, content, navigation and information layout of each page
- Plan and complete user testing with both prototypes and finished products
- Communicate with clients during analysis and give presentations.
Experience: Minimum Experience:
Candidate must have a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience working for an agency and have been involved as an IA on at least one large web development project. Undergraduate degree required.
Additional Skills/background:
Candidate has technical writing/content background and can perform Web content development and plain language editing/copywriting. Enterprise content management experience is a plus.
This is a permanent full time position
Interested candidates please email a Word version of your resume along with salary requirements to
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008