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Information Architect, Blackbaud
May 20 05
Source: ID Discuss
My employer has been looking to add a solid Information Architect to our consulting team. I wanted to throw out the basic position specs to see if there might be any interest from this group. Feel free to drop me a line with any questions or a resume.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.
Approximately 13,000 organizations including the American Red Cross, Bowdoin College, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America, the Detroit Zoological Society, Episcopal High School, Help the Aged, the New York Philharmonic and United Way of America use Blackbaud products and consulting services for fundraising, financial management, business intelligence and school administration. Founded in 1981, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in Toronto, Ontario, Glasgow, Scotland, and Sydney, Australia.
(http://www.blackbaud.com)
INFORMATION ARCHITECT
Description: Information Architects engage with clients to facilitate the organization of information to help users effectively fulfill their information needs. The Information Architect must be able to design the organization, navigation, labeling, and search systems of sites leveraging usability best practices resulting in measurably successful user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with project team to create site structure, concepts, and interfaces in line with functional requirements and industry best practices
- Preparing IA documents including site maps, navigational schemes, wireframes, and functional specifications
- Leading and/or participating in immersive user research, concept testing, and usability testing
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to refine IA methodologies and processes
Experience:
- At least three of professional experience as an information architect or interaction designer
- Prior experience as Information Architecture lead with strong client interface skills
- Knowledge of content management systems, graphic design software, and other IA tools
- An extensive understanding of usability design and translating results into design decisions
- A BS/MS in information science / human-computer interaction or BFA/MFA in graphic design
Again...your best bet is to drop me a line with a resume if you have an interest. Otherwise you're bound to get lost in the stack of stuff.
Thanks...
Cheers,
Steve MacLaughlin
saltirethistle@hotmail.com