Hi Dan,
I am very interested in this position. I am a savvy Information
architect with over 10 years experience. I have managed and designed
the complete user experience for a broad range of web applications,
enterprise software, desktop widgets, web sites, and other digital
products for companies such as Nike Golf, Norwegian Cruise Lines,
various government agencies, Envision Utility Software and MVP Sport
Systems in an agency setting. This has included championing the user
experience, providing strategic direction and owning the complete
design process from discovering business requirements, conducting user
research to determine user goals and needs to conceptualization to
wireframing to creating high fidelity screen mock-ups and detailed
specifications. I have led numerous client engagements, including
facilitating discovery sessions, design workshops and design
presentation meetings. I have also pitched new business and managed
the plan and schedules of may projects. To put it simply, I think I am
a great fit for this position.
In addition, I am a passionate UX evangelist who is actively engaged
in the global user experience community. I have presented at IA Summit
(http://tinyurl.com/5fafbv) and written about interaction design for
UX Matters (http://tinyurl.com/ynpojh). Currently I am a board member
of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). My role as an IxDA
Director includes overseeing more than 70 local IxDA local groups from
around the world and helping to advance the discipline of interaction
design.
You can also learn more about me at Linked In profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsilver
and at my website: www.kevintsilver.com. The username and password
to my private portfolio is: u: myportfolio p: design963. Attached is
my resume.
I have been specifically looking for positions in the Boston area. My
wife and I intend to relocate there.
My combination of skills and energy will bring value to One to One. I
look forward to talking with you more about this position.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Kevin Silver
phone: 505.249.7262
e: [email protected]
w: www.kevintsilver.com
t: ksilver
im: ksilver...@aim
On Mar 9, 2009, at 9:04 PM, Dan Ormes wrote:
Hi -
OTOi, One to One Interactive's professional services arm
(www.otoi.com), has
an immediate opening for a Sr. Information Architect (IA). The primary
responsibility of the IA is to assure that a web site or application
satisfies the expectations for utility and ease of use, while
supporting
associated business requirements and goals.
The candidate for this position has the ability to assist in selling,
planning and leading the IA component of large complex client
engagements.
The candidate must have prior lead experience, and experience
interfacing
with the clients. The ideal candidate will be able and willing to do
"hands
on" IA tasks.
Essential Responsibilities:
. Analyze business requirements, technical constraints, research
findings,
and the audience's processes, tasks and goals. Lead the interaction
design
process by translating these into compelling, coherent interactive
interfaces that are easy and useful for the target audience to use.
. Collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of account and
business
teams, technology, and creative designers to ensure the development
of the
best client solutions that balance form, function, and feasibility.
Apply
problem-solving and creative skills to solving business problems.
. Participate in Discovery research activities including current state
assessments, competitive reviews, and user/stakeholder interviews.
Generate
full reports indicating key findings and recommendations and
participate in
workshops with business owners and users to determine scope and
priorities.
Develop and deliver client presentations.
. Document design intent clearly by developing site maps, interactive
prototypes, wireframes, interaction flow diagrams, with appropriate
functional and behavioral annotations for both business and technical
audiences.
. Champion end users throughout the development process, utilizing
personas
and scenarios as aids in prioritization of issues and functionality.
Partner
with usability team on research and assessment, and on devising
improvements
based on usability findings.
. Provide input on plans and schedules for design activities to ensure
efficient completion and on-time delivery. Assist in new business
development when required.
. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Be a key team member and
participate
in the continued evolution and improvement of the interaction design
process.
Discipline Specific Skills:
. At least 4 -5 years experience in interactive marketing/web design
required
. Prototyping skills with tools such as Axure, I-Rise, or Flash are
very
helpful.
. Strong oral and written communication skills; good analytic and
problem
solving skills; an understanding of user-centered design principles;
knowledge of industry best practices and standards; and a professional
communicator inside and outside the design team
. Can work effectively as a member of a project team.
Please forward resumes to: Dan Ormes, Sr. Information Architect -
[email protected]
Thanks!
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