Information Architect

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Posted: 17 Mar 2006
Deadline for Application: 24 Mar 2006

Job Title

Information Architect

Employer

Wheel

Salary

£45K + benefits

Location

United Kingdom, London, West Kensington

Job Type

Permanent

Employer Type

In-house / Client Organisation

Start Date

ASAP

Job Description

Wheel is one of the country’s leading digital marketing agencies. We pride ourselves on our creative thinking, helping our blue-chip client base to use digital channels to acquire, understand and communicate with their customers.

The primary mandate of the Information Architect (IA) is to design a site that is easy and satisfying for the target audience to use, that meets the objectives of the business, within the business and technical constraints.

The IA is responsible for capturing business and user requirements and designing solutions using standard IA documentation. You will work closely with a wide range of team members - other IAs, visual designers, developers and business analysts. The role is also client facing and the IA should be capable of communicating their solutions to clients at all levels.

Candidate Requirements

Ability to quickly understand the client's business and business objectives, as well as target audience needs, and translate this into an effective site architecture.
Understanding of good usability practices online - how people behave online, what aspects of site design (structure, interface, content) help to make the overall experience simpler, more effective and more satisfying
Understanding of accessibility issues
General understanding of internet technologies and content management systems, and recognising the technical implications of design decisions
Familiarity with standard IA tools and methods
- wireframing
- process mapping / diagramming
- site mapping
- creating user profiles & personas
- prototyping
- observation of user behaviour
- quantitative & qualitative research
Ability to explain rationale and present work effectively

Instructions for applicants
To apply, please send your CV, and a note of your salary expectations, to Dasa at cv@wheel.co.uk, with the words “IA” in the title.

Contact
dasa.malikova@wheel.co.uk

Link to further information / Apply online
http://www.wheel.co.uk