Description
Information Architect (please include portfolio on resume when submitting)
Eagan, MN
Contract
C2C or W2
Position Summary:
The Information Architect is responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading edge Web solutions, software, and mobile devices/applications. You will apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities.
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience with information architecture of complex websites
- Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS design capabilities
- Significant experience developing interface mockups, wireframes, flowcharts, prototypes, and style guides; Portfolio of work; Solid understanding of principles of information organization and user interface design; Demonstrated ability to document complex designs;
- Thorough understanding of web technology and desktop software
- Willingness to experiment with new designs and interactions
- Knowledge of fundamental design principles and disciplines that affect typography, color use, animation, composition, use of space, distribution of information, etc.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills; Strong presentation skills
- Excellent time-management, multi-tasking ability, and the ability to prioritize
- Ability to communicate design concepts, build consensus, and justify decisions
- Significant experience designing user interfaces with Visio or similar tools
Preferred Education:
- Degree in information science, information design, human-computer interaction, anthropology, cognitive psychology, or related fields; Experience designing for iPad and other mobile devices; Visual design skills are a plus