[Sigia-l] IA consultant/contract opportunity

[Peter Wendel]

Description:
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Whirlpool Corporation is looking for an information architect with experience in
designing and authoring user interface specification deliverables for consumer
product software applications. In particular, the final UI blueprint deliverable/s
that translate all previously defined information and interaction architecture into
detailed specifications which software developers will take and use for building
applications.


Type of position:
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consultant/contractor; 3 month engagement with the possibility of further work and
opportunities after 3 months


Availability:
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ASAP


Background and experience desired:
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- BA/BS or equivalent, (seeking degrees in human-computer interaction, human
factors, cognitive psychology, instructional design, or technical communications,)

- At least 2 years of experience as an information architect or interaction
architect 

- Great meeting facilitation and presentation skills including excellent written,
verbal, are required.

-Applied experience with wireframes, task flow models / workflow
diagrams, schematics, user scenarios, use cases and a thorough
understanding software of software design and development processes for consumer
products (microwaves, cell phones, PDAs, etc.)

- a critical eye for detail and the ability to translate interaction architecture
into concise, but thorough, UI specifications.

- A thorough understanding of information design concepts combined with strong
technical ability, practical skills, creative problem solving skills, as well as a
high level of analytical ability is desired.

- Strong ability to collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to deliver innovative
solutions within tight time and resource constraints. 

- Ability to articulate user experience and design principles to team members 

- Experience in using and applying UML for documentation a plus

- may work remotely, but willing and able to travel to meet with client face to face
(up to 1x per month)


If you believe you are a good fit and are interested in learning more about this
opportunity, please contact:
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Pete Wendel
Lead Usability Specialist
Whirlpool Corporation

269-923-3207
peter_d_wendel at whirlpool.com





		
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