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Lead Information Architect, U.S. Bank
May 20 04
Source: SigIA List
U.S. Bank is seeking candidates for several Information Architect and Lead Information Architect positions in Saint Paul, MN. Please see position descriptions below. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Rob Schima (robert.schima at usbank.com). All positions are located in Saint Paul. More information on U.S. Bank is at http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/index.cfm
Lead Information Architect
Information Delivery Systems/User Experience Reports to: User Experience Manager
Candidates will have the following skills:
· 4+ years of work experience, including at least two years as an
Information Architect
· Two or more years of experience in a web development environment,
either with an agency or in-house. Experience working with large sites or in the financial services industry is a plus.
· Proven ability to coordinate the work of peers on large projects.
· Demonstrated understanding of and proficiency in leveraging an
industry-standard development methodology, such as the Rational Unified Process.
· Ability to mentor/coach less experienced Information Architects
· Experience working with strategists and business analysts to
translate business requirements and use cases into value-added deliverables for developers.
· Candidate should be competent in the software tools of his/her trade.
(e.g., ClearCase, ClearQuest, Requsite Pro, Photoshop, Visio, Homesite,
etc.)
Job responsibilities include:
· Act as the user experience lead on internal project teams, with
responsibility for ensuring projects meets U.S. Bancorp's enterprise standards while satisfying user desires.
· Evangelize the user to a fault at all stages of the development
process.
· Lead by example with the use of U.S. Bancorp's process and
development methodologies.
· Participate in the planning of usability tests and other research.
· Distill collected business/content requirements into focused,
understandable and actionable deliverables (storyboards, user assessments, navigation diagrams, wireframes, etc.).
· Assist in the ongoing definition of U.S. Bancorp's evolving user
experience standards.
· Manage relationships with vendors and partners.
· Represent U.S. Bancorp in a positive and professional manner
internally and externally at all times.