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Req. #: 13183 Position: Information Architect
Business: Advertising Contact: Maria Semaan   908-709-9800 x326
Location: New York, NY Duration: Permanent

Project Description:
Our Client is seeking a Sr. Full Time information architect as a critical member of all digital projects, bringing together creative concepts, business requirements and user needs to create a user experience which is highly functional and closely aligned with brand strategy.

-Work with key client stakeholders to develop site objectives and requirements
-Translate site objectives into personas, site maps, user flows, wireframes, prototypes and functional specifications
-Work in tandem with copywriters, art directors and digital strategists to ensure consistent usability principles are applied to all aspects of design
-Participate in usability testing
-Perform heuristic evaluations and competitive benchmarking
-Evangelize usability as a key component of brand strategy
-Collaborate with project managers and account supervisors to manage client expectations regarding deliverables

Required Skills:
-5 years experience in information architecture, interaction design and/or usability
-Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional manner with art directors, copywriters, brand planners and digital strategists
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
-Ability to articulate complex concepts and features in an easy to understand manner for diverse audiences (clients and colleagues)
-Ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively
-Experience with pharma a plus

Skills:

-Visio, Dreamweaver, MS Office, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro
-Familiarity with key technologies such as HTML, DHTML, Javascript, AJAX, Flash, content management systems
-Familiarity with Web 2.0 concepts
-Knowledge of Axure a plus

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