[Sigia-l] NavigationArts looking to hire an Information Architect

[Kelley McDonald]

Job Description
 
The Information Architect (IA) leads project work during the information
architecture phase of our user-centered design 
process. Often, the IA is teamed with a Senior Information Architect
(SIA) on larger engagements but serves as the sole 
information architect on smaller engagements.
 
Job Duties
 
Define, characterize and prioritize the site audience segments
 
Gather the communication and functional objectives by leading client
working sessions, reviewing the competitive landscape
 
Organize content and develop categories, naming schemes and navigational
hierarchies
 
Team with art directors and engineers to create effective and intuitive
user interfaces
 
Create user flows, schematic drawings and documentation to illustrate
the structure and functionality of a product
 
Work with web developers to document requirements for site or
application implementation
 
Job Qualifications
 
Excellent research and analysis skills
 
Excellent problem-framing and argument-building skills
 
Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to speak
appropriately to a variety of audiences
 
Ability to think creatively about business problems and to connect
research insights to internet-based solutions
 
Excellent skills in concept development and design implementation
 
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work on multiple projects
simultaneously
 
The IA is a vital member of our collaborative user experience team and
must be able to work in our offices in McLean, VA; 
therefore we are only interested in candidates in the Washington, D.C.
metro area.
 
About NavigationArts
 
NavigationArts is a full-service Internet strategy and consulting firm
specializing in user experience design and information 
architecture. We help companies transform the way they do business by
integrating strategic, creative, and technical 
disciplines into powerful solutions that optimize business processes. We
differentiate ourselves by our ability to convert 
complex information and transactional processes into highly intuitive
user experiences that drive value for our clients.
 
How to Apply
 
Please send your resume with links to at least three current Web
projects and salary requirements to kmcdonald at navigationarts.com.
 
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Kelley McDonald
Director, User Experience

NavigationArts
7901 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 400
McLean, VA 22102

Office: 703.584.8938
Cell: 571.241.3967
Fax: 703.584.8921

http://www.navigationarts.com <http://www.navigationarts.com/> 

Architects of the User Experience
 
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