Information Architect

MDMS Recruiting LLC

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$70 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Information Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, User Interface Design, User Experience Design (UXD), Usability Testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intranet, Organizational Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Usability Engineering, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX),
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven experience as an Information Architect, preferably with intranet or enterprise content management projects.
  • Strong understanding of information architecture principles, user-centered design, and content strategy.
  • Proficiency in creating site maps, wireframes, navigation flows, and taxonomies.
  • Experience with intranet & content management platforms, preferably SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into clear, user-friendly structures.
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Must be persuasive and present fact-based recommendations.
  • Familiarity with usability testing methods and tools.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Library Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Design and develop the intranet's information architecture, including navigation, site maps, and content taxonomy.
  • Create wireframes and navigation models to guide intranet design and development teams.
  • Ensure content is organized logically to improve findability and usability.
  • Develop clear, consistent naming conventions and metadata schemas to describe content accurately.
  • Work closely with content owners, UX designers, and developers to implement and refine the architecture.
  • Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback to optimize the intranet structure.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the information architecture.
  • Communicate architecture decisions and benefits to stakeholders to support adoption and change management.
  • Align intranet architecture with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure information architecture works seamlessly across different devices and platforms.

LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

W2 Only | No C2C / No Corp to Corp

Information Architect 

Ensure the global corporate intranet's content is organized intuitively to

  • Enhance colleague experience and accessibility with a focus on clarity, findability, usability, and scalability
  • Align with firm goals, governance and compliance standards
  • Integrate AI to automate tagging, content suggestions, and user experience optimization based on IA principles

 

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