[Sigia-l] FWD: contract Opportunity- Information Architect

[Richard Hill]

[forwarded because of html.  Dick Hill]

***Thought someone might be interested***

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I am seeking an Information Architect for one of my clients. This is a 
contract assignment in VA for about three months with the option for 
extensions. This is for an independent contractor who can work either 1099 
or corp to corp. The top rate I can pay on this is $90 - 100.00/hour 
(all-inclusive) depending on experience level. This is considered Master 
level, and requires someone with real current and depth of experience.

Please direct anyone interested whom you may know to send their resume to 
resumes at sysnetics.com.

Here is the job description:

Information Architect (another industry name is: User Experience Architect)

High-level Job Description
Leads a user-centered methodology that translates a set of defined user 
behaviors into the structure and elements of online, interactive media. 
This involves producing user scenarios, information structures, 
navigational diagrams, wireframes, working prototypes and written 
specifications.


High-level Job Responsibilities
§ Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver client solutions
§ Creates information structures through content hierarchies, site maps, 
and navigational models that are aligned with the defined user experience 
and business requirements
§ Draft a set of wireframes that illustrate the initial flow, layout, 
navigation controls, and information relationships of the interactive design
§ Work closely with creative and production (development) personnel to 
formulate the product concept, interface design, and content presentation
§ Writes high-level creative and technical documents articulating how the 
proposed experience architecture solution addresses the strategic, 
business, user and functional requirements of the proposed solution


Qualifications, Experience and Skills
§ A master’s degree in Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or 
related degree a plus
§ A minimum of three years of related (information architecture) work 
experience
§ An understanding of how market strategy and business operations affect 
the structure and design of the product solution
§ Experience with conducting requirements analysis and creating information 
structures in support of design concepts
§ Demonstrated experience translating complex concepts into interactive 
experiences through the design and/or implementation Web site architectures
§ Ability to articulate user experience and design principles to team 
members and clients
§ Strong interpersonal, presentation, written communication, and 
facilitation skills
§ Familiarity with technology platforms, collaborative, and prototyping 
tools a plus


SYSNETICS
(Object Oriented Architecture & Design)

http://www.sysnetics.com <http://www.sysnetics.com/>
Email: resumes at sysnetics.com
150 153rd Ave Suite 300B
Madeira Beach, FL   33708
Phone:(727)398-6099
FAX:(727)398-5928

Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD  20910
FAX: (301) 495-0810
PHONE: (301) 495-0900

http://www.asis.org