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Information Architect, Opodo
May 26 05
Source: London Usability
JOB VACANCY
Information Architect – Hammersmith
Opodo
Please send all replies to jobs@opodo.com
Opodo is a leading Pan-European online travel portal, headquartered in riverside offices in Hammersmith. Opodo is owned by Amadeus, a GDS and travel industry technology provider, and nine of Europe's leading airlines.
Job Purpose:
Create the information architecture for the evolution of Opodo's online travel application and implement various changes to enhance our site. The successful candidate will encompass a range of disciplines, usability, copy, accessibility, some localisation and globalisation, as well as site structure and navigation schemes.
Travel experience beneficial.
Responsibilities:
* Understand Business Requirements
- Work with the Business Analyst to define the design implications coming from the business requirements.
- Use diagrams and schematics (screen and process flows, wireframes, paper prototypes) to clarify areas of uncertainty.
- Draft design briefs (i.e. an outline of the impact to the information architecture and the graphic design, and detail of upcoming tasks).
* Create wireframes, screenflow diagrams and User Interface Documentation.
- Draft documentation that will be used to sign off on the exact functionality and user interface changes.
- Define the low level scope with a technical architect, based on the wireframes.
* Support drafting of screen comps and functional specifications
- Work with graphic designers to translate wireframes into final screen designs.
- Assist with the definition of low-level interaction and the functional details for a functional specification, which will be used by the tech team in implementation.
* Implementation support
- Ongoing QA to ensure implementation reflects the business requirements and design documentation.
- Respond to tech team requests for additional clarification on documentation and/or unforeseen problems with the specified design.
* Ongoing Information Architecture support
- Maintain a holistic and detailed view of the design for the entire site.
- Create and maintain the documentation for the user interface.
- Ensure consistency in interaction design, naming systems, navigational elements.
- Evolve the information design in response to the demands.
Person Specification:
* Educated to degree level.
* Management experience.
* Online technology background.
* High level of understanding of business processes.
* Strong background in information design (layout and forms design), interaction design (navigational systems) and usability.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Experience of usability testing.
* Good understanding of accessibility issues.
* Ecommerce and online travel experience, specifically booking processes, preferred.
To apply:
Please send a copy of your CV and a brief covering email detailing your current remuneration to jobs@opodo.com. Please ensure that the title of the job you wish to apply for is stated in the subject heading of the email. For all other current vacancies, please visit www.opodo.com.
Opodo Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy a benefits package including an annual 20% performance-related bonus, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare, annual travel insurance, and travel benefits.
Opodo has a pan-European base with an eclectic culture. We are committed to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. We believe that a diverse workforce who can bring a wide variety of experience and ideas to the organisation is best placed to help Opodo deliver its mission, values and goals.