Information Architect

Oxford Global Resources; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, life and Dis.

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking an Information Architect to map information structures, navigation flows, and user interactions for web sites and applications. You will study user needs, plan information architecture, and collaborate with business, technology, editorial, and brand teams to deliver optimized experiences.

The role emphasizes prototyping, data modeling, and usability validation, with responsibilities spanning analysis, planning, and documentation across merchandising and content

Qualifications

• Identify user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs and objectives.
• Plan information architecture, site concept, strategy, and target audience.
• Create data models, wireframes, and interaction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Define information architecture and navigation scheme.
• Coordinate with stakeholders: business, technology, editorial, and brand.
• Develop prototypes, mock-ups, and wireframes.
• Validate by usability test plans and analyzing feedback.
• Document structure and processes for production teams.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Planning

Database Management

Self-Motivated

Presenting Technical Information

Problem Solving

Data Modeling

Strategic Planning

Multi-tasking

Ad Hoc Reporting

Data Maintenance

Job description

Summary: Provides positive user experience by determining information structure for Web sites and Web applications.

Project Details:

Identify user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods; study how users consume content, including data categorization and labeling; meeting with focus groups. Plan information architecture by studying the site concept, strategy, and target audience; envision architectural scheme, information structure and features, functionality, and user-interface design; creating user scenarios; preparing data models; design information structure, work-and data flow, and navigation; evaluate information representation; conducting creative meetings. Organize information by translating user behavior into media structure and elements; craft interactive experiences; produce workflow diagrams, user scenarios, flowcharts, and storyboards; prepare interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps; coordinate with business, technology, visual, structural, editorial, cognitive, and brand strategists. Implement information architecture by preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mock-ups including page layout and navigational elements; coordinate with Web Producer and Production Developer to integrate site concept, visual design, writing, interface, and navigational structure; documenting structure and processes. Validate information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans; evaluate traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinate with Usability Specialists. Update job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and usability; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations. Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Job Experience:

• Requirements Analysis
• Planning
• Database Management
• Self-Motivated
• Presenting Technical Information
• Problem Solving
• Data Modeling
• Strategic Planning
• Multi-tasking
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Data Maintenance

Hourly Rate: 72-94

Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Oxford provides supplemental medical (we do not offer major medical), dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans along with a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid holidays based on eligibility and paid sick leave for applicable jurisdiction, as required.

Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.