[Sigia-l] Job Posting: Information Architect (Contract)

[Julia Houck-Whitaker]

Information Architect (Contract)


Pay rate: $60 - $85 per hour depending on experience
Duration: 25-40 hrs per week for 4-8 weeks, possibly leading to full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION
Bolt | Peters is seeking a talented I.A. with both usability testing and
analysis experience that is passionate about helping clients achieve
organizational goals through user-centered design. We're looking for an
expert in usability who can take on complicated business problems and
usability issues and recommend and design highly usable web and/or software
interface solutions. This person should be experienced in designing and
conducting usability tests as well as creating visual solutions and in some
cases designs.

Bolt | Peters is based in San Francisco
http://boltpeters.com>http://boltpeters.com - We are the industry leaders in
remote usability testing and provide usability research, interface design,
and strategy services to clients looking to increase the performance of
their web site or software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
.	Gather information on user needs and goals from user research and
meetings with clients.
.	Construct mockups and design rapid prototypes of UI designs,
capturing the flow, page layout and navigation.
.	Design usability tests: write moderator scripts, screeners, and test
plans.
.	Conduct and analyze results of usability tests: develop solutions,
write reports, present to clients, and create videos
.	Analyze, design, and specify architecture for successful user
experiences.
.	Develop conceptual models, process flows, navigational maps, and
strategies.
.	Project management

EXPERIENCE
.	3+ years experience in usability research
.	Strong project management skills
.	BS/BA required. An advanced degree in HCI, information design,
cognitive science or related field is preferred.
.	Must be skilled at validating and amending the information
architecture and screen design through usability evaluations with end users.
.	Consulting experience strongly preferred.
.	Strong understanding and practice of the fundamentals of social
research and ethnography.
.	Basic familiarity with HTML, DHTML, JavaScript and style sheets.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
.	Strong interest in HCI / Usability / UCD
.	Ability to travel to client locations
	
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 
.	Strong analytical, organizational, social, and diplomatic skills.
.	Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
.	Ability to prioritize and multi-task within tight timelines.
.	Ability to mentor team members and define best practices.
.	Desire to experiment with innovative testing techniques.
.	Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
.	Fast typing (50 WPM +)
.	Video editing experience a plus

BENEFITS
none

HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume and examples of work (optional) to: work at boltpeters.com 

NO PHONE CALLS, please.
We'd like only job seekers to contact us.
This is a contract job.
This is in or around San Francisco 

LEGAL STUFF
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required
to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required
to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.