Our client, VML, Inc. www.vml.com is asking us to help with their search for a Senior User Experience Architect, this is starting out as a 6 month contract that could go 12+ months with potential for going permanent. Chosen candidate would work on a W2 with TEKsystems.
Lets get something straight were not hiring a Senior User Experience Architect. Still reading? Great. Because at VML, were not just the titles we hold. Sure, theyre nice to see on our business cards, but were really so much more. True, we have a range of expertise from building websites and online media to developing software and viral campaigns, but thats not who we are. Its just what we do. VML is a place that values hard work, the human spirit and the idea that if it doesnt exist, it can be created. Were a full-service interactive advertising agency that thrives where grounded solutions meet the blue sky of possibilities. Weve twice been voted one of the 25 best places to work in America, and have partnered with some of the most recognizable brands in the world. And with more than 16 years under our belt, youd be correct to guess our trophy case is getting pretty full, too. Our ideal candidate for this position possesses a bachelors degree with an emphasis in the liberal arts, the humanities or user-centered design or equivalent in a related field, and a minimum of five years of experience researching and developing strategic user-experience design for high-traffic, dynamic websites. Digital agency experience and background preferred. So if this sounds like something youre qualified for, heres what a Senior User Experience Architect should possess: A love for the digital space (practices, procedures and technologies) and user-centered design principles Diagramming tool know-how (e.g., Visio, OmniGraffle, InDesign) and communication tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote) A desire to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment were talking lightening fast Willingness to jet-set across the country or the world Extremely strong interpersonal and client presentation skills. But surely you knew that if you made it this far into the job description, right? Responsibilities will include: Working with our Strategy and Insights group to leverage primary research, personas, task analysis, heuristic and competitive reviews to craft industry-leading user experiences Crafting and conducting stakeholder interviews with everyone from subject matter experts to C-level executives to determine business/site objectives Creating information design and navigation systems for internet, intranet and extranet sites, as well as online and mobile applications Creating and refining user-experience thought expressed as deliverables, including task and gap analyses, content analysis and strategy and feature/functionality matrices, usage scenarios, site maps, wireframes, flow diagrams and user-requirements documents Preparing and presenting design recommendations based on business goals, user research, UCD and IA principles Collaborating as a member of the Creative team So, if this sounds like anything youre looking for in a Senior User Experience Architect position, wed be glad to sit down and discuss the future its one of our favorite things to think about. If you are or know someone who may be interested, please give me a call to discuss. I can be reached at 913-664-0143. Thank you, Mark McConnell Professional Recuriter - TEKsystems
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