This person will help to define process and shape the practice moving forward.
If you want more information about this specific role and life at Blast give me an email: [email protected] If you wish to apply send an email to: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sr. Interaction Architect When it comes to engaging customers we believe something magical happens when companies move from product-flogger to consumer ally. Social networks are information highways and Blast Radius is in the fast lane. We understand it, we love it, and we believe it, which allows us to help our clients engage their customers more effectively. Position Objective: We have an opening in our Yaletown office for a Senior Interaction Architect which we define as: One who is passionate about aesthetic beauty coupled with interactive journeys and information taxonomies that are meaningful to a target audience. More simply put, a facilitator who guides us from point A to point B. The complexity comes with the ability to optimize the experience of the user’s journey, as well as the psychological aspects to layout and interface controls. Our Experience Design team is looking for a passionate, creative and process oriented Sr. Interaction Architect to work closely with Creative Directors, Business Analysts and other Design and Usability professionals. Responsibilities: -Contribute to the development of personas -Work collaboratively with creative, technical and business analysis team members, both internal and external -Research competitors to establish benchmarks -Articulate creative, user-centric, interactive solutions through workflows, sitemaps, wireframes, etc. -Maintain and develop high standards of Interaction Architect documentation -Support Interaction Architect design throughout lifecycle of projects -Apply you detailed knowledge of Usability best practices -Create interactive journeys that account for different users, various abilities and multiple circumstances -Get involved in prospective client pitch efforts -Mentor and train junior members of the team -Estimating projected hours required to complete tasks -Meet deadlines in a fast paced environment Skills and Experience: -At least 5-7 years experience in Internet and/or software UI design and/or architecture along with some project management experience -A related degree such as Interactive Arts, Communication Planning and Design, Architecture and/or Library Science -Detailed knowledge of Usability best practices -The ability to conceptualize the abstract and manufacture the concrete to explain it -An understanding of software such as Visio and/or Photoshop for creating site maps, wireframes and user flows -A strong attention to detail and exceptional organization, logic and analytical skills -The ability to ask appropriate questions and communicate effectively to a broad range of people: designers, executives, business development and technical staff -Know how to conceptualize abstract ideas and manufacture real-world solutions -Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment required. Attributes: -A passion for understanding people and interaction -Ability to come up with solutions on the fly -Creative and open minded -Flexible -Highly organized -Confident and assertive in communicating with others -Willingness to participate in global or local Interaction Architect community groups -A desire to continually learn and share -Embrace challenges -Have a sense of humor (optional, but we’d really appreciate it.) -- Adrian Chong www.adrianchong.com/blog www.twitter.com/achong www.linkedin.com/in/achong ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
