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Information Architect (a.k.a. UX Designer)

Does maneuvering through the lousy design and archaic site architecture found on the average Web site make you crazy? Do you deconstruct the menu's labeling metaphor at dinner? Do you believe that responsible web design goes beyond just pretty pictures and incorporates concepts like usefulness, findability, usability, accessibility, and progressive enhancement?

If you answered yes, then join the hesketh.com team!

Occupational Summary

You will be responsible for developing user-centered workflows, information architectures, user interfaces, and information designs, balancing usability and cultural factors with strategic goals and objectives. You will also collaborate with the programming and visual design teams to ensure your vision isn't lost when the functionality is developed and the window dressing (branding) is applied.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Information architecture & User Expreience Design . Structure and label information in a usable, intuitive fashion; this involves determining site navigation, interaction, workflow, and overall user experience for Internet, intranet and extranet sites as well as web-based applications.
  2. Research. Participate in user-centered design processes, especially conducting user research, competitive research, and usability testing.
  3. Specifiction. Write specifications that define the user experience architecture (sitemaps, workflows), wireframes, and use cases of new Web sites and applications.
  4. Collaboration. Collaborate with a diverse, user-centered design team made of Information Architects, Web Designers, Application Developers, and Account Managers for full life cycle web design and development.
  5. Client presentations & training. Facilitate transfer of information to clients, including writing documentation and effectively communicating complex, abstract ideas to Web laymen.
  6. Lead. Assess new methodologies, standards, technologies and trends, and formulate strategies and plans for the future of your discipline.

Qualifications

Education

BA or BS degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

  • Minimum four or more years of experience in Web design and development.
  • Strong portfolio required, including wireframes, page layout, and information architecture.
  • Experience with large, complex, and dynamic Web sites.
  • Agency experience preferred.

Skills

Must-haves

  • Ability to translate theory into exceptional reality.
  • Expertise in user experience architecture (sitemaps, workflows) and wireframes.
  • Familiarity with the core principles of information design and theories of navigation.
  • Experience with usability testing, ethonographic research, personas, and other user-centered design methodologies.
  • Thoroughness and an eye for detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze, define, and complete tasks with minimal direction/supervision.
  • Eagerness to learn, share, and apply new skills and trends.
  • Integrity, courtesy, and professionalism.
  • Sense of humor.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience providing accurate and realistic project estimates and exercising the discipline required to meet them.
  • Ability to write and edit Web marketing copy.
  • Familiarity with, or interest in, ethical search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.
  • Experience in coding browser-independent, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS.
  • Foosball skills.

Location

In-house, Raleigh, NC.

Relocation

Not covered.

Send resumes and salary history to…
hesketh.com/inc.
ATTN: Personnel
1101 Haynes Street
Suite 109
Raleigh, NC 27604

fax: 919.747.9073
email: careers@hesketh.com

hesketh.com/inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.