Mid to Senior-Level Information Architect at Grafik Marketing Communications in Alexandria, VA

Grafik is a full-service communications firm located along the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria - a stone’s throw from downtown Washington, DC.

We’re 30+ professionals who deliver traditional and interactive services that include brand consulting, strategic planning, design, and execution. Among our clients are nationally recognized companies and brands.

We are currently seeking a Mid to Senior-level Information Architect to join our growing interactive team.

Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to leading or participating in:

• Creating the IA for our client’s transactional, informational, and marketing websites
• Developing site maps, transaction flows, wireframes, schematics, and navigation models for complex and highly interactive experiences
• Working with clients to understand business requirements
• Conducting market and competitive research
• Conducting interviews to discern target audience needs, tasks, and goals
• Conducting user research, concept testing, and usability testing (on-site and remote)
• Building personas and scenarios
• Working with technical staff to build functional prototypes

Ideal experience for the position:

• Demonstrated experience in user-centered design and processes
• Demonstrated ability to execute IA of complex interfaces, taxonomies, and CMS templates
• Demonstrated experience using user research and analytics to inform design
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• 5+ years experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or experience designer (or similar role)
• Degree in a related or relevant field inquiry
• Advanced proficiency in a variety of design tools including InDesign and MS Office Suite