[Sigia-l] Information Architect Position

[Margaret Hanley]

<excuse the cross posting>
Please do not email me directly with queries about this
position. Please email Susan Corry susan.corry at ingenta.com.

Mags
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Information Architect Position

Oxford Office Ingenta is at the forefront of the online
publishing revolution, providing researchers with the
ability to search for and retrieve articles from scholarly
journals over the Internet via its journal aggregation
service. 

In addition, the company provides a customised website
service – creating specialist and flexible web environments
for academic publishers and their users.

We are now seeking an Information Architect to be
responsible for analysing complex information projects,
writing information architecture reports, developing
appropriate visualisations of information in conjunction
with design staff, and writing functional specifications.
The position is based in our Oxford office.

The Information Architect will be required to: 
·	Complete information architecture/analysis, visual
designs and functional specifications. 
·	Develop and run iterative user tests during the web
development process.
·	Work with producers and project managers to assure a
smooth transition of projects from initial concept through
information architecture and design, to final development
and production. 
·	Communicate with senior managers and customers regarding
the status of specific projects. 
·	Advise sales staff in proposal development and pricing. 

The successful candidate will have the following education
and experience: 
·	Bachelor's degree in psychology, communications, human
computer interaction, computer science, library and
information science or related field or equivalent
experience. 
·	4+ years experience as business analyst or information
architect.

Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to
demonstrate the following:
·	In-depth knowledge of and experience with information
architecture and business analysis methodology. ·	Skills in
communicating and presenting information to clients and
colleagues. 
·	Experience in writing information architecture reports
and working with designers, producers, and software
developers. 
·	Experience of working with print and online publications.
·	The ability to think creatively, generate innovative
ideas, prioritise complex tasks, and work well under
pressure.
·	Knowledge of SGML/XML and an appreciation of the issues
surrounding access control are desirable. 
·	Project management experience is also desirable.

If you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-moving company,
please forward your CV together with your salary
expectations to:
 
Susan Corry
Ingenta plc
3-4 Riverside Court
Lower Bristol Road
Bath  BA2 3DZ
Email: susan.corry at ingenta.com

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