[Sigia-l] [JOB] Information Architect, NYC | 95-135k or Contract

This is a full time, on-site, Information Architect position located in New
York, NY  paying a salary of $95,000 to $135,000 depending on experience +
benefits. Consultants also accepted at market rates. No telecommuting
allowed. US Citizens or Green Card holders only please. Local candidates
only. Full company details provided to qualified applicants. Thank you. 

Description: 

Our client is  an independent agency with an entrepreneurial spirit that
fosters a culture of winning and collaboration. Our relentless focus on
client service leads to groundbreaking work and outstanding results. And fun
permeates everything we do - from weekly happy hours, to friendly Wii
competitions in our Game Lounge and annual all-agency outings like Amazing
Race or Beach Olympics.  They are seeking an Information Architect to add to
their growing team. This person will play an integral role in the
development of our clients' web sites. This person will work closely with
all in-house teams involved in the web development process. The Information
Architect will contribute to the planning process of various websites by
organizing information, developing website architectures, and overseeing
integration of site and functional concept with visual concept and content.
360i offers a great opportunity to work with amazing media and entertainment
brands such as NBC, MTV and Turner (to name a few) and produce
ground-breaking creative and technology across our digital marketing,
website design and development clients.

Primary responsibilities include: 

* Participate in initial strategy sessions to help identify and set
direction for achieving client's objectives 
* Collaborate with creative team to brainstorm and validate experience
design concepts 
* Understand and utilize usability guidelines 
* Create user personas 
* Coordinate and conduct usability testing sessions 
* Organize content into logical categories and develop structural design
through establishing the foundation of information access and functional
relationships at the site and page-level 
* Produce site maps, flow charts, taxonomies & wireframes 
* Document and present structural concepts to Creative, Content Strategy and
Technical teams as well as to client (when applicable) 
* Oversee integration of site and functional concept with visual concept and
content 
* Communicate and collaborate with Project Manager, Designer, Content
Developers and Technical staff through all stages of User-Interface
development 
* Contribute to User Experience brief by identifying how the proposed site
architecture, functionality and navigation reflect the strategy and audience
objectives outlined by Client services and Account Planning  service.

Requirements:  

* Minimum 4 years' experience in web site architecture design for
Interactive medium (*supporting examples required) -- proven experience with
e-commerce websites a must 
* BA/BS in Information Design, Instructional Design, UI design, Human
factors or related field or equivalent real-world experience 
* Demonstrated expertise in human interface guidelines, industry standards
and best practices 
* Advanced knowledge of architecture software programs (e.g. Visio, Power
Point, Illustrator, etc.) 
* Experience building interactive prototypes is preferred 
* Strong presentation and communication skills. 
* Ability to negotiate effectively with a client and represent particular
design decisions 
* Outstanding organizational skills 
* Ability to understand, manage, and prioritize multiple projects 
* Team player - high energy level, and willingness to do "whatever it takes"

 
If you are interested in this job, please submit your RESUME and SALARY
requirements and well as WIREFRAME SAMPLES to
opensourcestaffing|AT|gmail.com  

Thank you, 
Beau J. Gould 
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Open Source Staffing 
http://opensourcestaffing.wordpress.com  
opensourcestaffing|AT|gmail.com 
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