Hearst Digital Media is looking for a senior information architect with 5+ years information architecture and interface design experience. The information architect will work with business analysts, designers, and project managers to create new standards for a suite of content destination sites.
Responsibilities
* Gather requirements to determine target audience and objectives;
analyze user needs
* Develop detailed wireframes that incorporate the technical,
editorial, and usability aspects of web design projects
* Translate business requirements into intuitive interface solutions
* Participate in user research/usability testing (as needed or
appropriate)
* Collaborate with business analysts, design team and project managers as well as editorial staff to define new projects
* Organize and maintain a library of patterns and templates to use across our network
* Hire and manage freelance staff as needed
Job qualifications
* A portfolio of URLs, user process flows, site maps and wireframes
* Proficient in interpreting usability data, common site metrics and
statistical analysis skills
* Knowledge of user experience best practices
* Ability to ask appropriate questions and communicate effectively and persuasively to convey solutions to a broad range of stakeholders: editors, designers, developers, etc.
* Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills
* Solid proficiency in a variety of design and prototyping tools such
as Visio, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator
* Comfortable working with tight deadlines and multiple projects
* Excellent written, oral and diagrammatic communication skills
* Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash
* Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Computer Interaction, Design or a related field.
* Experience leading teams and/or working with freelancers or junior staff
We are also actively looking for information architects and interaction designers who are interested in on-going contract projects.