POP is adding to our Design Team. We are located in Seattle and have an eleven year history of outstanding work. Visit our website (http://www.pop.us/) to view our work and our client list. We offer excellent benefits, a great work environment and the opportunity to work with very talented people. Currently our need is for an Information Architect. If you are interested, please send your resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
JOB TITLE Information Architect DESCRIPTION The IA will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team to support both the needs of the client and the creative vision of the agency. The IA must posses the ability to take abstract concepts and client's business goals and turn them into a clear strategic direction that ultimately serves the user needs. The IA defines user profiles and scenarios, and produces site maps and wireframe diagrams to help create the underlying structure of usable interactive systems. The IA must be able to work independently and have strong problem solving skills. The IA will be working closely and collaborating with others in a team environment under tight deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES * Creates site maps and wireframes that illustrate site structure, flow, general layout, navigation controls, and informational relationships * Defines user profiles, scenarios, and personas * Presents information architecture work products to clients with a clear explanation of processes and how their business goals are being met * Lead and facilitate Discovery meetings to gather business requirements and form a clear strategy direction * Translates complex concepts into user interface solutions * Focuses on user-centered design principles as foundation for design solutions * Assists Account Directors in ensuring information architecture deadlines are met * Maintains a positive and creative design culture * Writes information architecture strategy on assigned projects * Evangelize and practice POP's commitment to developing exceptional interactive experiences SKILLS * Minimum 2 years of professional experience, with focus on user experience, information, and/or interaction design. * Bachelors (or higher) degree in a creative discipline. (Relevant experience and training will be considered) * Online portfolio, including examples of known consumer portals, major consumer brands, media and entertainment experience, medium- and enterprise-level web applications, and/or integrated branding and interactive advertising projects at a national/international level. * Demonstrated ability to combine creative and business goals, and magnify them with technology's potential to create an innovative and exceptional solution. * Strong understanding of front-end interactive design solutions for database-driven systems. Working knowledge of capabilities of different platforms and browsers, and their design constraints on the Web. * Successful experience working with clients and internal team members including designers, Flash developers, web developers, software developers, technical analysts, and account directors. * Excellent working knowledge of Visio, Photoshop and Illustrator * Strong functional expertise in concept development, information visualization, diagramming, and interaction design * Strong written and verbal communication skills required * Extreme attention to detail * Ability to multi-task effectively under pressure * Proactive, conceptual, constructive, and collaborative APPLY Send your resume, cover letter, and work samples to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________ Minoru Uchida user experience director POP T +1 (206) 272 2215 F +1 (206) 728 1144 http://www.pop.us ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
