[Sigia-l] JOB: IA Contractor needed - Philadelphia PA

[Steve Cleff]

Hi all,
Medical Broadcasting Company is looking to meet with Information Architects interested in freelance work in Philadelphia. The engagements will not require the IA to be on-site full-time. The work will be for a variety of Web site projects for Pharmaceutical companies.

Interested applicants should contact: freelancejobs at mbcnet.com

Here are the details:

MBC has contract opportunities for Information Architects with four+ years of experience developing Web site architectures willing to work in the Philadelphia area. Assignments will require the Information Architect to define site content, develop site architectures, navigation schemas and user flows, as well as the appropriate documentation for each.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work with clients to understand their business models and goals and helps define strategy, content, and features for design of their web sites
* Analyze audiences and their information and functional needs
* Research and analyzes industry trends and competitor sites, when necessary
* Collaborate with project teams to: 
	o Define site architecture and navigation 
	o Map out user flow and experience 
	o Define high-level interaction
* Develop and maintain Information Architecture deliverables such as high-level site architectures, page schematics, navigation schemes, and detailed site maps, personas & scenarios
* Participate in populating content matrices showing all content elements, relationships and dependencies
* Communicate with all project production groups in all stages of design to ensure project supports the Information Architecture strategy as well as to answer questions about that strategy
* Work with creative and development teams to develop projects on time and under budget

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:  

Minimum 4 years directly related information design and strategy experience. Degree in a relevant areas of study strongly preferred, including: Computer Science, Library Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Architecture, related fields of Psychology, or Visual Design. Strong knowledge of site design and usability principles, issues and techniques. Ability to analyze customer needs and define strategies for meeting them, organize large bodies of information, and collaborative with design team. Strong written and oral communication and client presentation skills and professional demeanor. Experience creating flowcharts, diagrams, storyboards, wireframes, and other visualization tools using Visio. Experience with pharmaceutical marketing Web sites preferred

Interested applicants should contact: freelancejobs at mbcnet.com