See http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=EPRI&cws=1&rid=420
for complete details and contact information. Please do not email me directly about the position. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is looking for a Information Architect and Interaction Designer. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working closely with stakeholders and team members to envision, design and plan the execution of new sites and site features. You will have balanced Interaction Design (IA and UI) skills alongside a background in programming or web design and an understanding of how all disciplines must exist together to create great experiences. Job Summary: Participate in new project concept development with business stakeholders Participate in team discussions on functional requirements, content organization process flow, and UI specifications Author use cases, scenarios, flow charts, Wireframes and other artifacts to communicate the user experience Work closely with development, design, and quality assurance teams to see projects through from conception to delivery Know when and how to take advantage of web technologies to engage and enhance the site experience Be highly motivated and passionate to stay abreast of new and emerging technologies Job Requirements: Work effectively with marketing, development, quality assurance and other creative/production team members Help meet with internal and external stakeholders to gather business requirements and define business objectives Document information architecture and interaction design by developing site maps, wire frames, scenarios, process flows, and other communication tools Work with web designers to ensure the graphic design is consistent with the UI requirements and usability best practices Coordinate with product managers and engineering to ensure sitemap, flow diagrams and Wireframes are properly translated to the live site. Assist in planning and conducting user research in the form of contextual inquiry, usability testing, and cognitive walkthroughs Able to successfully juggle multiple projects and responsibilities and adjust priorities on the fly. Required Skills and Experience: BA/BS or equivalent experience 3+ years professional experience as an information architect or interaction designer in a team based environment 1-2 years professional background in programming or web design A good understanding of user-centered and activity design principles. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of interaction design process and skills. Ability to provide interaction-design and usability insights across a variety of high-profile projects Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be a team player and detail oriented, able to work independently (manage own work effectively, show initiative, able to focus and prioritize) but seek assistance readily when needed. Good understanding of portal technology and knowledge of W3C standards, Cascading Style Sheets, Browser/Platform issues, navigation / usability architecture and search engine optimization Comfortable with Viso as a wireframing tool Familiar with UML Experience architecting in a SharePoint environment a plus Experience with BEA middle ware and portal products a plus All candidates must be able to provide work samples of information architecture and/or interaction design deliverables. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... disc...@ixda.org Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
