[Sigia-l] JOB: Sr. Information Architect

[Arko, Phil]

Senior Human Factors Engineer / Information Architect for Web Design

Siemens Corporate Research (SCR), Inc.
User Interface Design Center
Princeton, New Jersey, USA

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SCR User Interface Design Center seeks an experienced Information Architect
who has extensive experience in web site and web applications design to join
our world-class team of designers and user experience specialists.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The User Interface Design Center at Siemens Corporate Research (SCR), Inc.,
consults with and supports Siemens business units worldwide in user
interface design and usability engineering. Our services include analyzing
and eliciting customer requirements concerning ease of use of Siemens
products, developing design concepts for different target groups in global
markets, as well as performing usability evaluations. Additionally, the User
Interface Design Center runs its own research projects and develops methods
and innovative know-how in the scope of user interface design.

Successful user interface design is a complex field of work in which
technical competencies have to be synergistically combined with humanities
to be accepted. Therefore, the User Interface Design Center employs a team
of specialists from the fields of information technology, engineering,
psychology, sociology, linguistics as well as communications design.  Our
technical facilities are located on three continents (Munich - Germany,
Princeton - USA, and Beijing - China).

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Information Architect will lead customers, and design and development
teams through a rigorous exploration, design and implementation process;
mapping and implementing operational business objectives onto portal
solutions. Through the elicitation of user requirements, information
architecture, task flows, wire frames and prototypes, the Information
Architect guides the development of a customer-centric user experience. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

*	Interface and interact with Siemens internal and external customers
*	Develop conceptual models, detailed UI specifications, and interface
designs using marketing requirements and user analyses
*	Conduct user research, create use cases, site flows, and wire frames
*	Work with visual designers providing guidance to the look & feel 
*	Work with engineers to understand architecture and development
issues
*	Lead interdisciplinary team of user experience and visual designers
*	Consulting customers to determine appropriate usability method and
what works best for the current objective and development schedule
*	Proactive involvement in project acquisitions
*	Participation in department-wide initiatives to develop new
methodologies for user-centered design
*	Collaborate on user-centered design projects with our centers in
Germany and China

The successful candidate will have the following profile:
*	PhD/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Cognitive
Psychology or Human-Factors Engineering
*	5+ years combined experience in Information Architecture,
Interaction Design and Usability, specifically in the area of Web Design
*	Engineering in the development of large scale Web sites (a
specialization in portal solutions is great plus)
*	Strong customer interaction skills
*	Demonstrated experience carrying out user-centered design activities
*	Proven team leading skills
*	Expertise with relevant design and prototyping software (e.g.,
Visio, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash)
*	Proficiency in Web technologies such as HTML, JSP, ASP, SAP platform
is a plus
*	Excellent verbal and written communications skills
*	Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*	Capable of scheduling your own time and multi-task among projects
*	Self-starter and enthusiastic 
*	Willingness to travel
*	We offer:
*	Challenging user interface design and usability engineering projects
in distinct business domains of Siemens 
*	Competitive salary and benefits package that reflects our leadership
status


For consideration please email your cover letter, resume and work samples
(or URL of portfolio) to both:

     Hr-ak at scr.siemens.com 

And

     Nuray Aykin, Ph.D.
     Manager
     User Interface Design Center
     Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.
     Nuray.Aykin at scr.siemens.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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Phil Arko
Human Factors Engineer
Siemens Corporate Research
User Interface Design Center