[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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