(Alexandria, VA)

Forum One is currently seeking a Information Architect / Interaction Designer to create mission-driven audience-centric user experiences on the web.  The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner, both creative and detail-oriented, who understands how business goals, users’ needs, branding guidelines, and technology work together to create an optimal user experience.  We seek a tinkerer.  Someone who notices the usability of every day objects and longs to make them better.

Responsibilities

• Actively support a diverse range of consulting engagements
• Engage in comprehensive user research and usability testing to gain a thorough understanding of the client’s goals, mission and needs, along with the needs of its audience
• Produce user-centered design documentation including concept models, personas, sitemaps,  usability reports, user flows and wireframes
• Evaluate clients' web-sites for usability opportunities

 
Key Qualifications

• Detailed portfolio of wireframes, site maps, navigation systems, user flow diagrams, personas, heuristics assessments, functional specifications, and resulting web designs
• Outstanding writing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to interact with clients, manage expectations, and communicate persuasively
• Positive attitude and ability to flex, as needed
• Demonstrated familiarity with web technologies and solutions that enhance the user experience
• Ability to diagnose, prioritize, and solve problems proactively
• Experience collaborating with others and working in small teams
• Understanding of web standards, search engine optimization methods and accessibility guidelines
• Visual design or front-end development skills a plus
• Experience with non-profit, government sectors desired
• 2+ years experience in information architecture / human factors / or related field
• Meticulous, hard working, detail-oriented, creative, reliable, positive, fun!

We focus on keeping our employees healthy, happy, and inspired.Health, dental, vision insuranceShort and long-term disability coverageGenerous annual leaveTuition reimbursementsOngoing trainingMonthly barbecues, happy hours, annual off-site retreats Company outings: boat rides, sports games, and wine and cheese socials!Interesting people, interesting work.

Visit the Careers page of our web site to complete an application!http://www.forumone.com/node/add/job-application?edit[field_job][nid][nid]=956