[Sigia-l] Job Opportunity: Information Architect - WA, USA

Anthony Colfelt anthony at colfelt.com
Tue Dec 20 11:36:38 EST 2005


Information Architect

The Opportunity
The Information Architect is a key member of the Creative Services 
team, which designs applications and promotions of all sizes for the 
rapidly-evolving Classmates.com. From refining small site components to 
completely re-architecting Classmates.com fundamental structure, the 
Information Architect is an influential member of the team that shapes 
how members interact with one of the Internet's pioneering social 
software websites. Be the person responsible for championing user 
research, defining user requirements, designing interaction flow, 
liaising with developers and scripting usability testing to create easy 
to use and engaging user experiences, while supporting Classmates.com's 
overarching goals. Join a team of dedicated and enthusiastic designers, 
information architects and writers who are excited to make a difference 
at Classmates.com.

The Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of web experience, 
including 3 to 5 years in the field as an Information Architect.
•    In-depth knowledge and experience of human factors, heuristics, 
HCI and user interface design principles for interactive media
•    User-focused interaction design skills
•    Skilled at finding and solving usability issues through expert 
evaluation and user testing
•    Understanding of the key issues of designing interactions for 
sales-driven web sites
•    Familiarity with a range of appropriate software tools such as 
Photoshop, Flash, HTML, Visio and PowerPoint
•    Familiarity with creating IA deliverables such as flow diagrams, 
site maps, wireframes and functional specification documents
•    Work within a team environment
•    Strong writing skills for creating user interface specifications
•    Strong grounding in technology issues, especially relational 
databases
•    Bachelors Degree

About Classmates.com
Classmates Online, Inc., founded in 1995 and based in Renton, WA, is a 
leader in online community-based networking. The company operates 
Classmates.com ( www.classmates.com), connecting millions of members 
throughout the U.S. and Canada with friends and acquaintances from 
school, work and the military. Its Classmates International subsidiary 
also operates leading community-based networking sites in Sweden, 
through Klasstraffen Sweden AB (www.klasstraffen.com), and in Germany, 
through StayFriends GmbH (www.stayfriends.de). Classmates Online is a 
wholly owned subsidiary of United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNTD). For more 
information about United Online and its Internet subscription services, 
please visit www.untd.com.

How to Apply
If you have the applicable skills, please email a cover letter and 
resume, including references to jobs at classmates.com or fax to (425) 
917-5001.  Please type position title in subject field of email. 
Corporate headquarters is in Renton, Washington.

Classmates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Anthony Colfelt





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