What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you’d expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it’s an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That’s why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you’re likely to meet. It’s an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.

Job Title:
Associate Creative Director – Information Architect

Job Summary:
As an Associate Creative Director at Sapient you are responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Web solutions and software. You will apply user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into world-class experiences for leading companies. You will play an active role in shaping new opportunities for Sapient —be it expanding a current client relationship or forging new ones. An Associate Creative Director must have a deep understanding
of user-centered research, design, front-end development, content strategy, and brand strategy. That foundation will allow the Manager to craft holistic solutions with the help of experts in other disciplines.

Responsibilities:
Concept, develop and manage a “best in class” Creative product
Manage creative teams and tracks of work, including:
o Mentorship for co-workers to provide design guidance and creative inspiration
o Plan and estimate for highly complex projects
o Risk/issue management and resolution
User experience audits and heuristic evaluations
Concept generation and modeling
Site structure definition
Task flow/process flow generation
User profiling and scenario generation
Wireframe design
Solution prototyping
User research/user testing
Written and verbal communication
Presents concepts and progress to clients
Group facilitation
Identify tools templates and techniques that evolve existing approaches for the larger creative community at Sapient
Collaborate with strategy, media, account and business development teams to create and develop new business opportunities
Experience Guidelines:
7+ years of industry experience, agency experience a plus
Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients and co-workers
Knowledge of direct marketing, online advertising, and web experiences, with proven conceptual
and design abilities
Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques
Must possess a deep understanding in related creative tracks: Design, Interactive Development, Copywriting and Content Strategy
Proficient to expert in: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Office
Must have been in a client-facing role and have project experience in working with teams on large scale, long-term projects
Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
Excellent writing skills
Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Passionate attitude with willingness and enthusiasm to own your own growth
Alignment to Sapient’s vision and core values
Frequent travel may be required

Education:
Bachelor's degree required in design-related discipline: Interaction, Information or Interface Design;
Human-Computer Interaction; Design Planning; Graphic Design; Communications

About Sapient
Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support.
Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit .
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

Keywords: Information Architect, User Experience, Interaction Designer, Art Director, Interactive Designer, Marketing Manager

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