[Scratchpostjobs] Information Architect wanted

[The ScratchPost]

*Our company*: Macquarium Intelligent Communications is an Atlanta-based 
Web development and consulting firm delivering eBusiness solutions that 
drive revenue, reduce costs and increase efficiency for world-class 
clients. Founded in 1991, Macquarium offers innovation in the following 
areas: _*Web development* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/web.html>_, _*enterprise portals* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/portals.html>_, _*enterprise 
content management* <http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/content.html>_, 
_*interactive marketing* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/marketing.html>_, _*eLearning* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/elearning.html>_, _*eCommerce* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/ecommerce.html>_ and _*animation* 
<http://www.macquarium.com/solutions/animation.html>_.

We wish to fill the following position:
*Information Architect*

*The Role: *Reporting to the Director of the User Experience group,* 
*the Information Architect designs user experiences for enterprise 
Content Management, Portal, eCommerce, Interactive Marketing and web 
application development efforts. Working in conjunction with Solution 
and Technical Architects, the Information Architect gathers user 
requirements and translates them into a user experience design 
specification. The IA participates actively in multiple projects 
throughout the full project life cycle. Responsibilities include:

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      The gathering of user requirements for design specification

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      Consulting with client and Technical Architect on technical
      requirements

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      Developing advanced information architectures for large amounts of
      unstructured content

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      Developing effective online user experiences

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      Planning and facilitating client/team requirements workshops

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      Developing rapid prototyping scenarios

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      Working with the Project Manager to develop project cost and time
      estimates

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      Working with design staff to create conceptual design interface
      layouts

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      Building and maintain long-term client relationships

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      Assisting sales by developing solution approaches for RFP responses

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      Speaking and writing on emerging industry issues

*Your Profile:*

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      5+ years experience leading clients through the discovery,
      analysis, and design phases of Web & IT projects

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      3+ years experience designing content classification schemes,
      taxonomies, advanced search and navigation functionality (e.g.
      faceted navigation).

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      Experience architecting solutions using enterprise eCommerce
      tools, enterprise Content Management tools and/or enterprise
      Portal Applications

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      Excellent written and verbal communications skills

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      Ability to develop wireframes, flowcharts, storyboards, and design
      specifications

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      Familiarity with various development methodologies such as
      Rational Unified Process, Agile, etc.

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      Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships

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      Strategic thinking combined with a solid understanding of web
      technologies.

Additional information: this is a permanent role, offering a competitive 
salary and excellent benefits as well as flex-time.

*Interested candidates should send their resume to Liz Laluyaux at the 
following address: *_*jobs at macquarium.com* 
<mailto:jobs at macquarium.com>_*. The closing date for the submission of 
applications is December 1^st 2006.*