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Sr. IA - Washington DC
Jul 12 04
We have a full-time-opening for a Senior Information Architect/Usability Specialist. Please review the details of the position below. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to angela.shinault at aquilent.com.
Senior Information Architect/Usability Specialist
Responsibilities:
· Design and deliver high-level content organization and navigation,
interface metaphors/approaches, page layout and content schematics, with a focus on web-based applications
· Analyze business requirements, user groups and user tasks to develop
task models and user personas
· Perform competitive analysis as required
· Work closely and iteratively with the client and Aquilent teams
(project mangers, designers, copywriters, developers)
· Conduct heuristic reviews of existing web sites and applications
· Plan and participate in usability tests of web sites and
applications
· Contribute ideas for improving processes and deliverables
Requirements:
· Fluency in the principles of information architecture, usability,
and web-based user experience design
· Produce deliverables including user goals and personas, site maps,
user flows, navigation schemes and labeling, wireframes, and user interfaces for new and existing websites
· A minimum of 3 years experience in information
architecture/usability
· Experience in designing at least two web-based applications
· Experience with Visio (preferred), OmniGraffle, FreeHand or
Illustrator
· A BA/BS degree
· Experience in organizing large websites (1000+ pages)
· Familiarity with best practices on the Web
· Ability to translate usability test data into actionable
recommendations
· Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
· Ability to communicate with and manage client executives
· Strong time management, communicative, and interpersonal skills
· Please provide links to your portfolio or send us samples of your
work
Nice to have but not required:
· Experience with content management system
· Experience with sites that offer personalization and/or
customization
· Experience managing usability tests
· Experience with designing for Section 508 compliance
· Familiarity with HTML, CSS, cross-browser compatibility issues
· Experience with Microsoft Project
· Involvement with industry standards or professional organizations
related to web/UI design
About Aquilent
Aquilent is a small professional services firm providing IT services in the federal market (www.aquilent.com). We specialize in designing and building complex web sites, web-based applications, and E-procurement solutions.