About Classmates.com
Classmates Online, Inc., founded in 1995 and based in Renton, WA, is a leader in online social 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, college, work and the military. Its Classmates International subsidiary also operates leading community-based networking sites in Sweden, through Klassträffen Sweden AB (www.stayfriends.se), 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. Learn more about Classmates at www.classmates.com/cmo/about.
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
How to Apply:
Click on: http://jobs-untd.icims.com/ to apply directly to the position online (please make sure when applying you select the correct region). We offer a competitive salary / benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock options, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts and much more! This position is located at Classmates corporate headquarters is in Renton, Washington.
Classmates, part of United Online and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.