Critical Mass is currently seeking outstanding individuals eager to join our team of talented web professionals. We are excited to announce the following position. If this new opportunity interests you, please visit www.criticalmass.com to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Critical Mass; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. INFORMATION ARCHITECT - Chicago, IL The Information Architect plays an integral role in the development of our clients' web sites. Working closely with all in-house teams involved in the Web development process, the Information Architect will contribute to the planning process of various Web sites by organizing information, developing Web site architectures, and developing labeling/search systems. Responsibilities: * Reviewing research on competitive Web sites, existing Web initiatives, past Web projects and consumer research * Synthesize research findings to aid the project team developing the Web site architecture * Collaborating with project team members and clients to develop organizational/structural concepts for Web site projects * Translating concepts into effective information architectures * Developing plans that production teams can use to help guide their work * Collaborating on the development of labeling/search systems * Preparing IA documentation (site architectures, wire frames, use cases and task flows, etc.) to be used by the production team * Ensuring IA documentation is continuously updated and distributed to the production team * Identifying and implementing opportunities to refine IA process Required Skills: * Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary backgrounds such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business * At least 2 years' related industry experience in new media, information technology, communications, or library/information science * At least 1 years experience in the role of information architect, user experience lead or information design lead * Experience applying research and analysis to site development * Effective communication skills, both orally and in a variety of written and diagrammatic forms * Proven interpersonal skills, client relation skills and ability to work in a team environment * Proven creative thinking and problem-solving skills * Proven understanding of and experience with: user-centered design techniques; development of organizational/structural concepts for Web site; project processes for the development of large scale Web site projects; documentation requirements for Web development teams; application of content management, personalization, targeting and searching systems * High proficiency in the use of MS Office, Visio and Internet browsers * Thorough, detail-oriented and highly organized, plus ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines * Preferably, experience with: software development process/business analysis; user research, usability practices and testing Critical Mass is a marketing company specializing in sophisticated Web site design and digital marketing programs. With a strong and proven background in the areas of customer experience management and customer relationship development, we help high profile organizations like Mercedes-Benz USA, Dell, Hyatt, Citi, Pampers, USAA, Albertsons and others forge deep relationships with their customers. Profitable and stable, our work has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Treena Goel Recruiter Critical Mass (403) 231-5638 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are you looking to hang with a group of cool folks, doing great work for HUGE brands? Yeah, it got me too. http://www.criticalmass.com/careers.htm <http://www.criticalmass.com/careers.htm> P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. The information contained in this message is confidential. It is intended to be read only by the individual or entity named above or their designee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution of this message, in any form, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete or destroy any copy of this message. ________________________________________________________________ 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
