Information Architect, Tekzenit, Irving TX
Posted June 18, 2014
Information Architect; direct contract to hire
Location:
Irving, TX
Description:
Your nickname is “Problem Solver”. You are an information architect who knows how to get your card sort on and some say that you may be a tree-test hugger – we don’t judge. You have experience in desktop, tablet and mobile across a wide range of projects, from consumer-focused websites to back-end enterprise-level lead-gen systems…and anywhere in-between. You dream in mind maps and create word clouds for fun.
While heavily leaning on traditional IA and UX strategy skillsets, you seek to closely collaborate with an extended team of Designers, Copywriters, Project Managers and Web Developers in order to get things done.
You are THE intersection between Content, User and Context.
Required Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to make the complex simple.
- Translate disparate needs into meaningful, action-inducing user experience frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology
- Working knowledge of User Centered Design Principles and Practices
- Ability to plan and conduct IA related research such as card sorts and tree tests
- Exceptional communication skills
- Knowledge of information architecture-related software (Visio, Axure, etc.)
- Highly organized self starter
- Ability to make order out of chaos
Bonus Points For:
- IA Experience with large corporations and/or large, complex web properties
- Agile or LEAN UX experience
- Experience in a contracting / consulting environment
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in HCI or Library Science with a web emphasis + 4 or more years of experience in IA with web properties that contain 200+ pages
or
- Master’s Degree in HCI or Library Science + 2 years experience in IA with web properties that contain 200+ pages
Please include your portfolio of IA samples.
Please email all resumes to [email protected]