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Information Architect

Job Opportunity posted 05/05/10 by No Nickname , tagged: Contract, Design, Part-time
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Job Title
Information Architect

Company Name
tracermedia

Company Address
780 King Ave. Columbus Ohio 43212
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Employment Status
Contract

Start Date
05/10/10

Project Duration
4 Months

Employer Contact
Daren Tucker

Contact Phone
(614) 298-0774

Contact Email
dtucker@tracermedia.com

Job Description

<h2>Information Architect</h2>
	<p>tracermedia is looking for an Information Architect who will work closely with our designers, and developers.You must be skilled at the tools of the trade; able to multi-task and work with a wide variety of colleagues and clients; and quick to translate strategic business requirements and UX best practices into frameworks that are intuitive, efficient and engaging.<br />
	Responsibilities include the definition of the overall site structure, task flows and page-level content priorities. The candidate must possess an adequate level of business acumen and be conversant in brand communication, visual design concepts and interactive technologies. <br />
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	<strong>Essential Job Functions</strong>
	</p><ul>
	<li>Champion the User Experience within the development process</li>
	<li>Collaborate with the team to create optimal user experiences</li>
	<li>Define and articulate the hierarchy of information on sites, pages and zones</li>
	<li>Specify the task-flows of applications and functional online experiences</li>
	<li>Gather and document site and page requirements</li>
	<li>Analyze client business objectives and user needs</li>
	<li>Create detailed, annotated wireframes and site maps</li>
	<li>Document user interface rules, defaults and conventions</li>
	<li>Facilitate collaborative meetings and deliverable reviews</li>
	<li>Present deliverables to the client</li>
	</ul><p>
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	<strong>Business Acumen</strong>
	</p><ul>
	<li>Adept at working in a fast-paced environment</li>
	<li>Manage project tasks within time, budget and scope</li>
	<li>Assist with scoping work according to standards and client needs.</li>
	<li>Develop best practice documentation</li>
	</ul><p>
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	<strong>Required Qualifications</strong>
	</p><ul>
	<li>A Bachelor’s Degree in HCI, IA, Technical Writing, Business, or other related field</li>
	<li>1-3 years of information architecture, HCI, or UI Design</li>
	<li>Proficient use of Visio and MS Office</li>
	<li>Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
	<li>Strong written, interpersonal and business communication skills</li>
	<li>Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-discipline work sessions</li>
	</ul>