[Sigia-l] [JOB] Information / Interaction Architect Vancouver BC - Blast Radius

[Anthony Hempell]

Blast Radius is looking for experienced Information/Interaction
Architects to work on a contract or permanent FT basis out of our
Vancouver office. Please review the information below, and if you are
interested in contacting us to discuss further, refer to the contact
information at the bottom of this email. 

About Blast Radius
Blast Radius is an award winning company, attracting the most
innovative, talented individuals in the industry. We have an enviable
list of global clients and brands, coupled with an impressive collection
of awards. Blast Radius is in Canada's top 50 employers.

About Blast Radius People
Regardless of discipline, Blast Radius people share a common passion for
inspiring digital experiences that enhance people's lives. The culture
at Blast Radius, orientates around individuality and creativity. Our
success results from that of our talented people, often working under
pressure and sometimes extended hours. Blast Radius provides a fun,
relaxed, yet productive environment in which talented people can
flourish.

About User Experience Team
The User Experience Team shares a goal for creating inspiring digital
experiences that enhance people's lives. The team comprises Graphical,
Interaction and Front End Designers, Creative Directors, Content Editors
and Copy Writers, as well as Interaction Architects and Usability
Specialists.

About the Interaction Architect (IA) role
Blast Radius Interaction Architect's work closely with Creative
Directors and other Design and Usability professionals to provide highly
structured user experience flows. In simple terms this facilitates
getting from point A to point B, but Interaction Architects are also
responsible for optimizing the experience of the user's journey, as well
as the psychological aspects to layout and interface controls.
Interaction Architects also work with information organization.

Blast Radius Interaction Architects are passionate about aesthetic
beauty coupled with interactive journeys and information taxonomies that
are meaningful to a target audience.

IA Responsibilities
- Detailed knowledge of Usability best practice 
- Create interactive journeys that account for different users, various
abilities and multiple circumstances 
- Work alongside creative, technical, business and analytical people,
within Blast Radius as well as our Clients 
- Articulate creative interactive solutions, at times with minimal or no
preparation 
- Maintain and develop high standards of Interaction Architect
documentation 
- Be able to communicate confidently, frequently and at appropriate
levels 
- Participate in global or local Interaction Architect community groups 
- Support Interaction Architect design throughout lifecycle of projects 
- Get involved in prospective client pitch efforts 
 

Personal Characteristics of a Blast Radius IA 
- A passion for understanding people and interaction 
- Creative and open minded 
- Flexible 
- Highly organized 
- Confident and assertive in communicating with others 
- Ability to work outside comfort zone, regarding people, environment
and processes 
- Maintain a sense of humour whilst under pressure 
- A desire to continually learn and share 
 
Want to apply? Please email your resume with a covering letter
explaining your suitability for this role and interest in Blast Radius
to jobs at blastradius.com