The UI Architect 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 web sites 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


Primary Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and analyze user research and usability testing initiatives
• Develop 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 build

Skills

• Experience in Information architecture, User experience architecture, Site
Maps, Wireframes, Usability Testing, User Research Plans
• 7-10+ years of professional experience as an Information Architect,
User-Experience Architect, or Interaction Designer (agency experience
preferred)
• 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
• Extensive experience in information design and user scenarios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA required; related field preferred. 
• 4+ years related professional experience working on high-volume content
sites.
• Portfolio URL required.