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Information Architect, UK
Sep 01 04
Source: Experience Design
Job title:
Information Architect
Employer:
Leading interactive agency
Job ref:
NWPIA
Location:
North West England (not telecommutable)
Salary:
Negotiable, please specify
Duration:
Permanent
Application closing date:
ASAP!
The role
Our client is looking for an information architect to provide expertise in designing and delivering classification and navigation schemas, and functional specification for complex internet projects.
You'll:
* work with clients and within a team environment to analyze content, determine appropriate categorization and develop the overriding information architecture and navigation pathways
* specify information architecture and categorization templates
* through information architecture distil clarity from complexity
Requirements
You will have a formal qualification and experience in a commercial web based software development environment. You should have demonstrated experience the development of information architectures for complex information systems. You should be able to demonstrate a user-centric approach to user interface design.
You'll:
* have proven experience of designing information architecture solutions for medium to large internet projects (2 – 3 yrs minimum)
* demonstrate a comprehensive, logical design approach and attention to detail
* have the ability to quickly grasp the fundamental structure of complex information bodies
* be able to provide examples of past information architecture documentation in the form of site maps and functional specifications
* have experience of working in multidisciplinary teams to specify structure, navigation and interaction
* experience of providing estimates of time and resource requirements to the project manager to assist in developing an overall project plan stage
* be experienced in planning, organizing and carrying out client-based workshops and focus groups as part of a requirement capture process
* have knowledge of usability and accessibility standards (formal standards i.e. Bobby etc)
* ideally have experience of carrying out usability testing
* have demonstrable communication skills, both written and verbal (essential requirement)
* have experience of the bidding process
To apply
Email your CV to Elizabeth Varley at jobs@onlinecontentuk.org with:
* NWPIA in the subject line
* details of your experience relating to the above
* your salary expectations
* your availability and notice period
* get in touch asap!
More at: http://www.onlinecontentuk.org/jobs.html
Elizabeth Varley
Editorial Director
Online Content UK
jobs@onlinecontentuk.org
http://www.onlinecontentuk.org