Senior Information Architect, Senior User Experience Architect Senior Information Architect, Senior User Experience Architect - Research & Interaction Design Skills Required: Information Architect, User Experience Architect, Site Maps, Wireframes, Usability Testing, User Research Plans, Mental models, user centered design, Interaction Designer, Human Computer InteractionSenior Information Architect, Senior User Experience Architect - Research & Interaction Design - Chicago, ILIf you are a Senior Information Architect, Senior User Experience Architect with Interactive Agency experience, please read on!Role:We are an interactive agency in suburban Philadelphia, seeking a Senior Level Information Architect for a 6 month + contract at our client site in Chicago. The Information Architect (IA) is responsible for all aspects of the user-centered design process, from user research through design implementation. You will design, lead, and analyze user research activities and leverage the findings into cohesive site architectures, wireframes, and functional specification documentation for Websites and applications. You will collaborate closely with strategists, account managers, designers, and developers to create the best possible user interactions and task flows while being mindful of key branding and marketing concerns. As this position is based in Chicago at the client site and our company is in Philadelphia, we are requiring that you will be able to travel to our headquarters 1 day every week or two.What you need for this position:- Ability to lead user-centered design initiatives from inception through implementation- Ability to collaborate with designers, strategists, managers, and technologists- Ability to communicate design rationale to internal team as well as clients- Ability to address user needs in the context of business goals, branding, and requirements- 5+ years of professional experience as an Information Architect, User-Experience Architect, or Interaction Designer (agency experience preferred)- Bachelors Degree in psychology, design, or computer science- Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat you'll be doing:- Design, lead, and analyze user research and usability testing initiativesDevelop personas and scenarios to inform the design process- Strategize with client and team regarding task analysis and task completion user flows- Create content hierarchies, site maps and navigational models that are aligned with the defined, and/or expected, user experience and business requirements- Create wireframes that illustrate site layout, navigation, controls, and content prioritization- Articulate user experience issues and concerns and overall design principles to team members and clients- Translate complex concepts into interactive experiences through the design and/or implementation of Web site architectures- Collaborate with designers on visual comps and provide input from an information architecture perspective- Focus on HCI and user centered design principles and uses these elements as foundation for design solutions and informational approach- Consult on any changes to information flow during site buildWhat's in it for you:- You will work with for an industry leading Interactive Agency with top notch projects and executive leadership- Stay challenged with interesting projects with dynamic customers- Make a big impact on the deliverables for our clientsSo, if you are a Senior Information Architect, Senior User Experience Architect with Interactive Agency experience, please apply today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here