[Sigia-l] Current UX openings-FL, Ill, MI and PA

[Laura Hunter]

I have several openings for User Experience professionals.  Please read the following openings and feel free to email responses to laura.hunter at vividresources.com

Information Architect/User Interface Designer-In Florida-Company will relocate:

My client in Sunrise, FL is seeking a Senior and Mid Level Information Architect for their web based product suite.  I have included the job description in hopes that you or someone you know may be interested in this exciting opportunity.  The company is extremely profitable and the work being done is leading edge as the actual creative minds that conceptualized and brought this to market are still key players within the organization.  The salary is capped at 85,000 annually with 10% bonuses and full benefits.  Please feel free to contact me via email or voice.  My office and cell phone are listed at the end of this email.   Additionally, should you wish to pass this on to any of your associates you feel may be a fit, I would be very thankful.

Below is the job description:

Information Architect:

Summary:  Collaborates with product managers, developers and business owners on User Interface requirements for software applications, web interfaces, and other interface-based products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.  

Defines, prototypes, and documents highly usable interfaces to meet requirements.

Creates and revises information architecture documents and diagrams including but not limited to; concept diagrams, site maps, audience profiles and user scenarios, site content inventory, functional requirements/page mockups, and navigational prototypes.

Interacts regularly with product end users, developers, and management assuring that concerns and needs of each group are met. 

Performs usability testing which includes aspects such as consistency, user-centered navigation, logical structure, page design, response time, user support and learnability.

Measures effectiveness of applications by performing usability testing, task analysis and other measurement methodologies.

Makes program recommendations and assists with the implementation of such recommendations.
Operates within an established design and development process.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Client Services - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 

Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Works with minimal supervision.

Interpersonal Skills - Creates effective working relationships across multiple levels with both client and company organizations; Strong rapport building skills and sensitive to the needs of others.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Brainstorming and storyboarding skills a must. 

Project Management – Ability to execute multiple simultaneous projects. Adaptable and able to perform different roles on projects as required. 

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Able to build morale and facilitate alignment of group commitments to goals and objectives.

Technological – Understands technology as related to WCS products; Demonstrates understanding of software development approaches and knowledge of when to apply them successfully. Ability to operate within an established design and development process. 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a four (4) year college or university, preferably in Information Design, Human Interface, or  Graphic Design degree.  Three (3) to six (6) years experience in user centered design with a focus on information architecture.  Two (2) to three (3) years experience focused as software information architect.   Must be experienced in designing user interfaces for software and complex web applications within a development team.


In Illinois or Michigan-company will NOT relocate at this time:

I have an open position in Ann Arbor MI or Westmont Ill for a Pre-Sales Information Architect.  This is an agency environment and my client is growing by leaps and bounds.   My client is seeking someone with I/A skills (wire frames, process flows, Visio) that can support the Business Development group. They need to have heavy experience in requirements gathering and extremely strong client communication skills.  There will be about 25-35% travel involved.  There is a base salary (salary based on experience) and either a bonus or commission plan along with excellent benefits.  

This is a wonderful company to work for!  The work culture and environment is energetic, supportive and creative.

2-Senior Information Architect 80-85K senior, 60-70K mid level- no bonus 
Young entrepreneurial creative environment.  Almost a star up with in 
72,000 employees nationwide.  Will relocate


50 member team made up of graphic designers, editors, producers, web and flash developers, QA.  Report to manager of I/A and usability 

The Senior Information Architect will be part of the my clients Internet online group responsible for converging customers’ needs and business goals into great experiences delivered through the company web site. The Senior IA will work with the Information Architecture and Usability team to create innovative design solutions with proven techniques, build the information architecture practice internally and lead the design of great customer experiences for my client.

Experience and Qualifications

	Ability to translate business goals into UI requirements; understanding of business strategy and values, good grasp of metrics associated with UI performance, ability to extract relevant information from stakeholders, competence communicating with a multi-disciplinary team and leadership to drive the project vision to the extended team throughout the design process

	Ability to translate user data into actionable information; experience with user research methods used to gather qualitative and quantitative data: contextual inquiry, market segmentation analysis, persona development, usage log analysis, scenario development and task analysis, etc and practice in evaluating features and requirements on a value basis using user research as underlying reasoning

	Ability to design and communicate information architecture decisions; talent to converge business goals and user needs into a conceptual framework that defines the user experience and convey its structure and behavior through context-relevant software-agnostic deliverables

	Ability to test and iterate design solutions; experience planning, conducting, analyzing and reporting formal and informal end-user testing, utilizing prototypes (rough drafts and sketches, paper prototypes, working prototypes) and live versions

	Passion for the information architecture practice; knowledge and commitment to tutor other team members, interest in exploring new directions for information architecture (Enterprise IA, Folksonomies, Rich Apps, etc) and involvement and contribution to the information architecture community

	Experience handling non-design issues; ability to delegate tasks, manage time and deadlines, resolve everyday problems (deliverable exchange, formats, fonts, printing) and wisdom to ask for help when needed

	Creativity and resourcefulness; ability to self-motivate and remain enthusiastic in face of adversity, constant perusal of better methods and processes, and persistence in growing and improving oneself

	5+ years experience leading the IA/UX component of at least 3 large-scale web projects, degree in a related field, such as HCI, business, design, library or cognitive science

Feel free to contact me via voice or email should you wish to discuss any of these open position further.

Warm regards,
Laura
Laura Hunter 
Vivid Resources
559-684-1070-office
978-828-9576-cell
laura.hunter at vividresources.com
http://www.vividresources.com