Monday, July 28, 2008

Senior Information Architect

For the past decade, Capstone, Inc. has introduced talented IT professionals to DFW’s most sought-after employers for both contract and full-time opportunities. One of our clients has the following immediate need:

Senior Information Architect
Contract, 12 months
Location: Southlake, TX near DFW Airport


Essential Job Functions:
As part of the Global Customer Experience/User Interface team, the Information Architect (IA) is responsible for collaborating with User Interface Design, Usability Testing, Product Managers and Product Development teams; all from various locations around the globe, to create a converged site for the client and its regional brands. This position draws upon expert knowledge of Interaction Design and Content Management Systems.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required in graphic design, library sciences, interaction design, design planning, literature, communications, cognitive psychology or human-centered design preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate visually and facilitate the visual representation of concepts in a virtual work environment
  • Solid command of User Experience offerings across research and design
  • Knowledge of user behavior and site technical organization and operations
  • Strong sense of process and the ability to innovate on process tools and conventions
  • Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience in working on multiple projects
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
Required Experience:
  • 4+ years combined experience in Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Science, and usability testing in the development of web sites and/or web-based applications.
  • Content management systems and/or content display systems
  • E-commerce applications
  • Participation in global project efforts and exposure working with different countries
For immediate consideration, send your resume and rate requirements to clinebarger@capstoneinc.com. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with third parties for this particular opportunity.