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Information Architect, Hong Kong
You will report to the Creative Director and work on award-winning web sites and online applications for local and international clients.

You will be responsible for gathering and analyzing information, distilling user needs and goals, to create innovative information organization structures. You will maintain the integrity and vision of sites under your supervision, bringing together all related project disciplines to ensure usable site structure and task flows.

  • Define the goals, requirements, structure, navigation and functionality of effective and engaging user interactions.
  • Research, develop and document user and functional requirements for multilingual/multicultural web sites.
  • Construct IA structures, user flows and interaction designs based on Ion Global's proprietary User Experience methodology.
  • Create necessary IA documentation.
  • Be able to validate proposed solutions on IA and visual design levels.
  • Develop taxonomies and structured vocabularies.
  • Create prototype navigation models (wireframes) and interaction designs for client demonstration.
  • Conduct both heuristic and usability evaluations of existing and proposed designs.
  • Convincingly present IA structures, personas, scenarios, user flows and interaction designs based on Ion Global's User Experience methodology.
  • Convincingly present winning ideas and concepts, as well as IA approaches and solutions, to clients at the senior management level.
  • Create proposals, cost estimates, pitches and presentations, both internal and external.
  • Actively seek out public speaking and writing opportunities.
  • Be recognized as a 'thought-leader'.
  • Maintain professionalism in attitude and appearance.
  • Represent the company at any opportunity; be recognized through awards, articles in the press and conference speaking.
  • Be willing to help the company maintain its award-winning position and constantly seek to innovate in all areas of work.
You must possess all of the following:

  • A Degree or above in human-computer interaction, psychology, library science, industrial design or similar design-related fields.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience, preferably at an interactive agency, new media company, advertising agency or design firm.
  • Strong knowledge of usability, user-centered design and interaction design principles.
  • Strong conceptual and visual ability.
  • Good understanding of current online technologies and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of branding, both online and off.
  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Strong ability to brainstorm and co-ordinate meetings.
  • Good research gathering ability, with familiarity and ability to conduct field-based and lab-based usability research.
  • Good ability to manage own time, juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Fluent English and Cantonese/Mandarin, additional languages desired.
  • Ability to communicate with teams on project status and issues.
Your application must include the following:

  • Resume
  • Salary history
  • Recent photograph
  • Clear proof of your proficiency in the above skills

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