Senior User Experience Architect at Harvard Business School in Boston, MA

Responsible for designing compelling, interactive user experiences, leading efforts to create user experience standards, and championing user centered design for web & intranet products at HBS. Conducts end user needs assessment, user research, & task/scenario analysis. Develops solution strategies that align with & support business needs & end user goals. Working with team members, creates & revises information architecture documents including but not limited to site maps, user profiles, user scenarios, use cases, wireframes, flow diagrams, & detailed functional requirements. Working with team members, creates information structure & navigation flows for internet, extranet, & intranet sites as well as other online applications. Clearly and concisely presents design deliverables to clients & leads discussions around those designs. Makes proposals & lead discussions around UX standards for HBS. Documents, publicizes, & promotes standards as needed. Evangelizes user-centered design; mentors other staff members on user experience practices. Understands and applies latest user experience trends & best practices for addressing design challenges. Works closely with Information Technology Group and Marketing & Communications. Postgraduate degree in Information Architecture, Human Factors, or related fields or comparable experience preferred. 5 + years experience in a user-centered design role, preferably in a consulting environment. Proven ability to create effective, elegant, usable design solutions. Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Strong critical thinking & analytical skills. Knowledge of Sharepoint and/or Vignette a plus. Strong visual, oral and written communication skills. Excellent listener.

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They are:
Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others
Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the community
Accountability for personal behavior

Salary dependent on qualifications (minimum $95K)