[Sigia-l] IA opportunity for Proxicom in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA

[Ralph Zenger]

Proxicom is again seeking an experienced Information Architect for our
offices in Marina Del Rey (Los Angeles, CA), or Irvine, CA. We provide
a growth oriented environment with a wide range of clients. Occasional
travel is expected.

This position is for the kind of IA who sees themselves as a key
project leader as well as a team player, someone who can consistently
generate new ideas and strategies for the team and for the client.


Responsibilities:
· Develop information architecture solutions and navigation systems.
· Create site maps, task flows, and detailed wireframe layouts.
· Conduct research and analyze user data to develop user profiles
· Translate business requirements into user interface solutions
· Prepare, conduct usability testing sessions, evaluate results and
present actionable recommendations.
· Perform heuristic web site analyses.
· Work closely and iteratively with client and project teams
· Conduct and participate in client meetings and working sessions


Requirements:
The candidate should:
· Have 3+ years experience as an information architect.
· Have been the principal IA on at least one major enterprise-level
Web site, from start to finish.
· Be comfortable presenting and sometimes leading large meetings with clients
· Be able to show samples of all or most of the following deliverables:
· Site Maps, Process Flows
· Wireframes/Schematics
· User Personas and Scenarios
· Functional Specifications are a plus
· Work very well with visual designers and developpers
· Be a good communicator, both spoken and written


· Be forward-thinking and resourceful about trends and best practices
in Web design and IA
· Have the ability to understand client's business objectives and
requirements as well as user needs and translate both into an
interface solution that meets outlined objectives and goals.
· Have experience planning, conducting and evaluating usability tests
and/or  conducting other types of user experience studies (card
sorting, surveys, etc)
· Have strong computer skills and firm grasp of either MS Visio or
Adobe InDesign, working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator and
Photoshop, and the Microsoft Office product suite (Outlook, Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint).
· The ability to work productively with limited supervision
· The ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
· Understanding of Content Management Systems is a plus
· Experience in the automotive industry and with automotive sites is a plus


Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in communications, human computer interaction,
computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
* 2-3 years experience in information architecture or user experience design

Additional skills, not required, but a plus:
* Experience in the automotive industry
* Experience with InDesign and  Illustrator


To apply please send your resume to maureen.omalley at proxicom.com In
addition, please provide links to your portfolio or send us samples of
your work. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions about
Proxicom or the job offer.

Ralph Zenger

ralph.zenger at proxicom.com