Information Architect for Intranet

Are you interested in crafting the framework for a complex CMS? Does taxonomy and navigational structure design thrill you? Do you have a passion for being the user advocate for an online experience that has been and can so easily be frustrating? Not intimidated by designing for massive amounts of content?

These questions reveal pretty obviously what is important to be successful for this long-term contract role. If you can answer yes to most of these then chances are you'd be fairly qualified to be the influencer for this rather large scale project. Keep reading the duties and skills needed and then apply!

Job Duties:
Designs the organization of content and flow of the web user experience for large and complex content domains, strong background in Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, User Research, and Usability and knows how to align business strategies and requirements with established industry standards and methodologies. The User Experience Designer will be responsible for information architecture, wireframe design, applying patterns to new content domains and features, and involvement in user research and testing efforts. Develop effective content organization structures and taxonomies that meet business, project, and design goals, based on research, standards, and guidelines. Collaborate with colleagues in other functional groups (e.g., Content Strategy, Creative, Technology, Product Management) to deliver user experience design for an intranet portal. Create IA and user experience documentation and contribute to the development of processes and best practices.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Must be able to work with clients in a participatory manner and explain and advocate for user centered design.

Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years experience in Information Architecture (IA), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or related fields.
• Knowledge of information design, user interface design principles, and web design.
• Proficient using Microsoft Visio for wireframing.

Preferred qualitifications:
• Knowledge of, as well as hands-on experience with, user interface evaluation techniques including usability testing desirable.
• Intranet and/or portal experience preferred.
• Experience with iRise desirable.
• Statistical analysis skills desirable.