Senior Information Architect

Oxford Global Resources; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Global Resources is seeking an Information Architect to shape information structure for websites and web applications, while mentoring team members and delivering IA solutions.

The role emphasizes planning information architecture, studying user needs, creating data models, and coordinating with producers, designers, and stakeholders to create intuitive experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in requirements analysis, planning, and data modeling.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan information architecture by studying site concept, strategy, and audience.
• Envision architecture, information structure, features, functionality, and UI design.
• Create user scenarios, data models, workflows, and site maps; coordinate with business, tech, and design teams.
• Validate information delivery via usability test plans and user feedback.

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Planning

Database Management

Data Modeling

Presenting Technical Information

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Initiative

Self-Motivated

Data Maintenance

Verbal Communication

Job description

Summary

Provides positive user experience by determining information structure for Web sites and Web applications; mentoring team members.

Project Details

• Enhance information architecture team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions
• Answer technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members
• Identify user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives, and working methods; studying 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
• Create user scenarios; prepare data models; design information structure, work-and data flow, and navigation
• Evaluate information representation; conduct creative meetings
• Organize information by translating user behavior into media structure and elements
• Craft interactive experiences; producing workflow diagrams, user scenarios, flowcharts, and storyboards; preparing interaction specifications, navigation rules, organization of information, and site maps; coordinating 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; evaluating traffic patterns; studying user feedback; coordinating with Usability Specialists
• Update job knowledge by tracking research regarding web design and usability; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Job Experience

• Requirements Analysis
• Planning
• Database Management
• Data Modeling
• Presenting Technical Information
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Initiative
• Self-Motivated
• Data Maintenance
• Verbal Communication

Hourly Rate: 79-103

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.