Information Architect

Oxford Global Resources; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking an information architect to determine information structure for web sites and applications. You will identify user requirements, plan IA, create prototypes, and coordinate with business, technology, visual, editorial, cognitive, and brand strategists.

The role involves usability testing, data modeling, and producing workflow diagrams, site maps, and navigation rules while collaborating with Web Producer and Production Developer to implement concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience in information architecture and usability planning.
• Ability to translate user needs into IA structures.
• Experience with data modeling and workflow design.

Responsibilities

• Identify user requirements by researching user needs and behaviors.
• Plan and design information architecture including site concept and navigation.
• Create prototypes and mock-ups; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop workflow diagrams, user scenarios, and storyboards.
• Validate information delivery with usability test plans.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Planning

Database Management

Data Modeling

User Experience

Strategic Planning

Multi-tasking

Ad Hoc Reporting

Problem Solving

Presenting Technical Information

Tools

Paper Prototyping

Wireframing Tools

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: 51-66

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.

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