[Sigia-l] Job: User Experience Architect and Analyst-NYC

[Laura Hunter]

My client is one of the oldest and most respected sources of analysis on
international business and world affairs.  Delivering information through a
range of formats, from newspaper and magazines to conferences and electronic
services, their brands are tied together by the objectivity of their
opinion, the originality of their insight and their advocacy of economic and
political freedom around the world.  

They are currently seeking a User Experience Architect and Analyst for their
NYC office.  The keys to this role are strength in wireframming and web
statistics (quantitative studies).  This role will be traveling to London
about 4 times a year for about a week and therefore, the ability to travel
is essential.  There is tremendous potential in being a part of this growing
group!  The culture is highly intellectual and creative and you will be
working with some of the best and brightest in the industry on some of the
leading UX products for the web.  

The salary is capped at 110,000 with excellent bonuses and the company is
performing above target.  The benefits are outstanding and they are
conveniently located in mid town.  Below is a more detailed job description.
Interested parties will please submit a resume and work samples to me at
this email address.


User Experience Architect and Analyst


 


Job Profile


 

Summary purpose of job   

My clients User Experience team is responsible for creating a world-class
online experience for a leading global news analysis site with a
sophisticated, demanding and international audience. The team contributes to
an ambitious online strategy with experience planning and customer insights,
and executes on the strategy with information architecture, interaction
design and visual design, in close collaboration with technical and
marketing teams. 

The User Experience Architect and Analyst plays a key role in the team. With
strong quantitative analytical and wire-framing skills, the architect and
analyst informs how key projects take shape.  

We are looking for a strong practitioner who will gather requirements,
review and interpret web statistics and other research data, and help create
effective, desirable and intuitive user interfaces. 

The Experience Architect ad Analyst works with editorial and product teams
to understand business goals and with designers and developers to guide the
prototyping and implementation process.

Projects include Web sites, applications, products and services for other
delivery platforms.

This position may require travel to London once per quarter.

 

Key accountabilities  

 

.         Gather business requirements

.         Oversee the design, creation and execution of quantitative
research, including web statistics and surveys 

.         Help create and prioritize web statistics analysis for user
experience, including integration with our user feedback  collection and
survey tools, OnlineOpinion and iPerceptions

.         Refine Economist.com research methods and strategies 

.         Analyze and translate research results into actionable information

.         Develop interaction flows, wire frames and schematic designs 

.         Advocate for and champion user experience

.         Maintain and share awareness of industry trends and new
technologies and explore those that would benefit the business and the
audience


 


 

Skills and capabilities profile

 

Education and training

.         Bachelor's degree required

.         Degree or study in statistics, information architecture or design,
human-computer interaction (HCI), information design, or a related field

.         Active, current participation in relevant professional training
(classes, industry conferences)

 

Previous work experience 

.         At least three years of experience as information architect,
analyst, or similar role

.         One or more years of experience with designing and executing
quantitative user studies (web analytics, polls/surveys)

.         Experience analyzing quantitative data and translating it into
actionable information

.         One or more years of applied information architecture experience

.         Demonstrated ability to produce user-centered solutions as
evidenced by a portfolio or samples of work

.         Proven experience creating successful, large-scale,
consumer-facing sites

.         Experience in gathering and documenting requirements for web-based
products

.         Proven experience in working with cross-functional teams

.         Familiarity with technical issues around web development and
ability to work constructively with development teams 

.         A plus: Experience conducting usability testing

.         A plus: Experience designing news sites

 

Knowledge and skills

.         Strong understanding of user-centered design methodologies

.         Strong understanding of quantitative research methods and
statistics

.         Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture
and design, as well as basic knowledge of usability principles, issues, and
techniques.

.         Excellent web statistics skills

.         Excellent wire-framing skills (Microsoft Visio or equivalent)

.         Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

.         Excellent written and oral communication skills

.         Comfortable working in a small team

.         Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

 

Thank you ,

Laura

Laura Hunter

Vivid Resources

office-559-684-1070

cell-559-303-9018

fax-559-684-0820

laura.hunter at vividresources.com

www.vividresources.com

 

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