[Sigia-l] IA Opportunity in Los Angeles

[Richard Hill]

[Forwarded for Fu-Tien_Chiou at capgroup.com.  Dick Hill]

Dear sigia-lers:

Capital Group Companies is looking for an experienced IA in our downtown LA
headquarter.  See below for detail.  You can contact me for further detail
or submit your application online at
http://jobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=13606&type=searc
h&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5018


When apply online please enter my initial "FTC" as your referring associate.
It would help in tracking your application. Thank you.

Fu-Tien Chiou
Sr. Information Architect
ftc at capgroup.com
LAO | 99460 | Outside: 213-486-9460
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Position Title: Information Architect
Functional Area: Communications, Information Technology Work Location:  Los
Angeles, CA
Company: CGC
Department Code/Name:  76163L: AF Web Site Development - LAO Position
Overview Skills & Exp:
The associate in this position will help formulate the navigation,
functionality, organizational structure, page-to-page flow and design of the
www.americanfunds and www.americanfundsretirement.com websites. Primary
responsibilities include working with the Site Development team to determine
functionality and navigation solutions for the websites in a manner that
adheres to business requirements and rules; create wireframes and develop
categorization, nomenclature and site maps; create or assist in prototype
development; participate in research efforts to create and conduct usability
tests; and work collaboratively with the lead designer, writer and coders on
selected design assignments as required.

Hiring Criteria:
- A minimum of 2-3 years of information architect experience for a large and
complex web site with a diverse user base, wireframe and prototype
development/documentation, and application of site usage data is required.
- Broad understanding of the Web and associated technologies, a strong sense
of Web design style and solid graphic design skills, and proficiency with
software tools such as Visio, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Quark Xpress to
create wireframes and prototypes, and HTML necessary.
- A proactive individual with strong oral and written communication skills
including documentation and large team collaboration abilities, detail
orientation, excellent organization and analytical and problem-solving
skills required as well as the ability to handle multiple projects in a
fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a high level of service
orientation.
- Knowledge of template-driven websites using a content management system
and databases highly desired as well as an understanding of back-end
development processes, issues and solutions.
- Degree in human/computer interaction, library/information science,
information and visual design and/or technical communications preferred.
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Richard B. Hill
Executive Director
American Society for Information Science and Technology
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Fax: (301) 495-0810
Voice: (301) 495-0900