Information Architect
Boston, MA, USA
Dissero (www.dissero.com) is the premier recruiting firm focused on high growth technology companies. Our client is a leading media and publishing company that is located just outside of Boston.
We have been engaged to conduct a search for an Information Architect. This position will play a significant role in this company as they are looking to modernize 50 – 70 web properties for a variety of leading publications.
This position will be responsible for understanding audience needs and tasks; creating detailed user interface specifications, including wireframes, functional flows & site maps, and producing user interface designs that meet the audience needs.
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements to determine target audience and objectives; analyze audiences and their information and functional needs; and set scope and interface strategies.
- Define site architecture and the intended user experience through the development of wireframes, site maps, process maps, feature lists, mockups, and prototypes.
- Present design deliverables to project teams and business owners.
- Conduct usability testing and design reviews to identify problems and improvements to the user experience.
- Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure that an explicit user experience is maintained throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with SEO experts to ensure implementation of SEO best practices in site design.
- Create and maintain user interface standards and style guide.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer (or similar role).
- Demonstrated experience with user-centered design techniques and ability to execute on architecture and design of large-scale website projects.
- Demonstrated experience conducting user research and translating user research into design decisions.
- Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology.
- Experience using web analytics data to inform design decisions.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Proficiency with relevant software tools (Illustrator, Visio, Photoshop, MS Office, Acrobat, Dreamweaver).
- Bachelor's degree in Information Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field strongly preferred.
To apply: resumes@dissero.com
Received: 15-Aug-08
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