Information Architect – Freelance/Project based
We are currently seeking a freelance Information Architect for upcoming and ongoing web projects.
This individual is responsible for determining the user-centered design process, as based upon user research. Design, lead, and analyze user research activities and leverage the findings into cohesive site architectures, wireframes, and functional specification documentation for web sites and applications. Collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, designers, and developers to create the best possible user interactions and task flows while being mindful of key branding and marketing objectives.
• Design, lead, and analyze user research and usability testing initiatives
• Develop personas and scenarios to inform the design process
• Strategize with team regarding task analysis and task completion user flows
• Create content hierarchies, site maps and navigational models that are aligned with the defined, and/or expected, user experience and business requirements
• Create wireframes that illustrate site layout, navigation, controls, and content prioritization
• Articulate user experience issues and concerns and overall design principles to team members and clients
• Translate complex concepts into interactive experiences through the design and/or implementation of Web site architectures
• Collaborate with designers on visual comps and provide input from an information architecture perspective
• Consult on any changes to information flow during site build
• Lead user-centered design initiatives from inception through implementation
• Communicate design rationale to internal team as well as clients
• Address user needs in the context of business goals, branding, and requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:
• 5+ years of demonstrated professional experience as an Information Architect, User-Experience Architect, or Interaction Designer
• Bachelors Degree in psychology, design, computer science or library science
• Detailed knowledge of user experience best practices
• Research and data gathering experience required
• Interaction design experience required
• Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Contact us at careers@thinkargus.com
www.thinkargus.com
- Location: Boston
- Compensation: open
- This is a contract job.
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