[IxDA Discuss] [Job] Information Architect / UI Design - Soho, NYC

[Beth Carey]

Title
Information Architect / UI Designer

Type
On-site, salaried, staff position with medical, dental and 401K  
benefits after a short contract trial period. Competitive salary  
based on experience. Casual but hard working environment and nice,  
smart people. Foosball table too.

Company
Bolt Media
304 Hudson St., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Major Duties
·       Work closely with Product Manager and development team in a  
fast-paced environment to define and write product requirements and  
produce standard information architecture documentation including,  
but not limited to:

o    User Task Analysis

o    Site Map

o    Navigation System employing usable nomenclature and taxonomy

o    Process Flows (i.e. registration etc.)

o    Page Schematics

o    Communicate and negotiate user-centered principles within a  
project team.

Minor Duties
·       Occasionally conduct onsite and offsite usability studies and  
capturing feedback for product improvements


Job Requirements
·       Able to produce deliverables quickly in Adobe Illustrator.

·       1+ year(s) current IA and usability design experience,  
preferably for Web 2.0 or online community applications

·       Be able to work simultaneously on multiple tasks while  
dealing with changing priority and criticality

·       College or graduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction or  
related field.

·       Hands on experience with HTML and CSS

·       General familiarity with DOM API, X/HTML, CSS, JavaScript,  
AJAX Familiar with Web 2.0 concepts

·       Working knowledge developing cross-browser (IE, Firefox,  
Safari, Opera, etc.) dynamic web applications

·       Understanding of current the technologies and best practices  
that comprise a web project development cycle

·       Strong planning and tracking abilities, close attention to  
detail, problem-solving skills, and an ability to effectively  
prioritize and meet deadlines with the highest of quality

·       Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with  
technical and non-technical teams alike

·       Ability to effectively and pleasantly communicate in written  
documentation and in meetings; Work and play well with others.

·       Enjoy keeping up on IA/UI industry readings and journals.


To Apply
Email brief statement of why you are a good fit for this position, CV  
and a few IA/UI deliverable work samples to bcarey at boltstaff.com  
with ”IA/UI Position” in the subject line. Only qualified  
candidates will be contacted. Thank you.




Beth Carey (betty)
Director, Product Development
Bolt Media
304 Hudson St., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10013
phone: 646-230-4728
fax: 212-620-4315
email: bcarey at boltstaff.com
aim: bettyx1138

www.bolt.com
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