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We're currently looking for an experienced contract IA to work here
at Opodo, a major European online travel company.
We need someone to start in January (immediately after the Christmas
break), for three months initially.
The job is based in Hammersmith. A full spec is posted below; if
you're interested, please forward your CV with a cover letter to:
[log in to unmask]
Thanks,
Kevin
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Position: Information Architect (Contract)
Role Responsibilities
Understanding Business Requirements
· Working with project sponsors to define the design
implications coming from the business requirements.
· Using high level illustrations and diagrams (screen flows,
rough wideframes) to clarify areas of uncertainty.
· Drafting a design brief (i.e. an outline of the impact to the
information architecture and the graphic design, and detail of
upcoming tasks).
· Confirming design brief with project sponsors and technical
team
Creating wireframes, screenflow diagrams
· Drafting the document that will be used to sign off on the
exact functionality and interaction design changes.
· Defining the low level scope, with the technical architect,
based on the wireframes.
Assisting with screencomps, drafting and functional spec
· Working with graphic designers to translate wireframes into
final screen designs.
· Defining the lower level interaction and the functional
details in the functional spec, which will be used by the tech team
in implementation.
Implementation Support
· Ongoing QA to ensure implementation reflects the original
business requirements and design documentation
· Responding to tech team requests for additional clarification
on documentation and/or unforeseen problems with the design specified.
Ongoing Information Architecture Support
· Maintaing a holistic, and detailed view, of the design for
the entire site.
· Maintaining the documentation for the entire site.
· Ensuring consistency in interaction design, naming systems,
navigational elements.
· Evolving the design in response to the demands of new
projects.
Skill Requirement
· High level of understanding of business and brand Strategy.
· Strong background in information design (layout and forms
design), interaction design (navigational systems) and usability.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Technology background is a plus.
· Communication and presentation skills
Technical Requirement
· Visio
· MS Office
· Basic Photoshop skills
· Basic Illustrator skills
· Bug tracking software, ideally Mercury Test Director
· Version control software, ideally Source Safe
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