[JOB] Information Architect / User Experience Professional

Genworth here in Richmond has a fabulous opening for a senior UXer. To find and apply,

Go to
http://www.genworth.com/content/genworth/www_genworth_com/web/corporate/en/employment/search_jobs.html
in the Requisition field, type
RP11614

Here are the details:

Information architect / usability specialist

Work in a dynamic, agile environment with a team of Web specialists to create easy to use Web sites and Web-based tools. The ideal candidate will have collaborated with marketing professionals, business owners, end users / customers and technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with business owners to determine user goals that will drive Web sites and Web-based tools.
• Translate marketing objectives into user-centered goals.
• Develop personas, user stories, content maps, and wireframes to drive a user-centered experience.
• Work closely, collaboratively, and iteratively with all members of a Web user experience team, including Web copywriters, interactive designers, Web developers, and testing teams.
• Conduct usability audits on proposed and existing Web sites and Web-based tools.
• Participate in usability research, including writing test plans, recruiting participants, moderating / observing studies, and summarizing study results.
• Provide usability feedback on banner advertisements and promotional imagery.
• Assist in translating Web metrics into user behavior, particularly in determining solutions to potential user experience issues.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of direct experience doing work on Web usability and Web information architecture in an agency or corporate environment.
• Wireframing via tools such as Microsoft Visio or Omnigraffle.
• Experience with Web design, development, and/or testing. This may be direct experience, or indirect experience via working with a larger team.
• Strong Project Management skills with the ability to lead a multi-disciplined team in developing web solutions.
• Familiarity with different Web technologies

Optional Skills and Experience

• UX-oriented experience with mobile Web sites and/or apps, particularly in making desktop browser-based sites “mobile friendly.”
• Market research experience such as surveys, persona interviews, and focus groups.
• Hands-on Web design and/or development experience.