Information Architect
Job Description:
Quite literally, information architects are the planners and designers of how to present certain information. They work behind the scenes, taking into account not only the purpose and goals of the clients, but also the best way to articulate those purposes and goals to the target audience. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop thorough, realistic plans that support organizational objectives
- Work with customers to understand their business models and goals and help define strategy, content, and features for design of their web site
- Analyze audiences and their information and functional needs
- Define site architecture and navigation that serves as a blueprint of the site upon which all other aspects are built
- Create wireframes, site maps, schematics, process maps, feature lists, mockups, visual specification, working prototypes and other artifacts to describe the intended user experience
- Typically involves use of Visio software to chart proposed architecture