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Contract IA, Bridgeline Software
Sep 09 05
Source: SigIA
Bridgeline Software is seeking a senior information architect to create innovative, usable Web solutions for our customers
Essential Job Functions:
1) Work with customers to understand their business models and goals and helps define strategy, content, and features for design of their web sites
2) Analyze audiences and their information and functional needs
3) Researches and analyzes industry trends and competitor sites and strategies
4) Define site architecture and navigation that serves as a blueprint of the site upon which all other aspects are built - form, function, metaphor, navigation and interface, interaction, and visual design.
5) Document solution with goal definition, audience segmentation, usage scenarios, competitive analysis, sitemaps, page level wire-frames, usage diagrams, and content outlines.
6) Conduct ongoing usability testing and assessment
7) Seeks additional revenue opportunities by always being aware of scope changes, upgrade opportunities within existing engagements, or new opportunities with in a customer’s organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
3 years experience directly related to developing information architecture for complex web solutions. Professional services industry experience is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of site design, usability principles, issues and techniques
Ability to analyze customer needs and define strategies for meeting them
Organization of large bodies of information into a logical and easy to use presentation layer
Usability test design and implementation preferred
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Strong client facing skills and experience in managing conflicts with clients
Exceptional communication(verbal and written) and organization skills
Understanding of e-business architectures, strategies, and business models and commercial experience successfully completing the IA that supports those models.
3 years of experience in Information Architecture position
Contact:
Chris Ozanian, Director of Delivery
cozanian@bridgelinesw.com