User Experience Architect

 

Lancope is looking for a talented and creative UX Architect who is passionate about making complex information clear.  This role will be a key player in determining the future design of our network security monitoring products.  We are looking for someone who can design an organization structure for our products to ensure that the right information is presented in the right way, in the right place, at the right time, for the right user. 

 

Requirements:

At least 8 years of proven IA/UX experience

Demonstrable IA/UX design skills with a strong portfolio

Solid experience in creating site maps, annotated wireframes with functionality described, user flows and business requirements

Proficiency in tools such as: Photoshop, OmniGraffle and Axure

Proficiency in online rapid prototyping tools such as Axure or InVision App

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Up-to-date with the latest IA/UX trends, techniques and technologies

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process

Work closely with product management, user experience research, Visual Design, and UI development to understand business goals, project scope & requirements.

Defines information architecture principles and guidelines for the web application including content organization and hierarchy, navigation and guidance systems, and content integration.

Develops conceptual and mental models, site maps, interaction diagrams, process flows and wireframes for web sites and web apps based on applied research and industry best practices.

Communicate with the organization in all stages of design to answer questions about the IA and design strategy.

Expert-level user experience skills with hands-on experience building wireframes and mock-ups.

Establish and evolve design standards with the UX team.

Work with the engineering SCRUM teams members to ensure deployments that are true to original design intent.

Participate in usability testing and design reviews.

Partners with our development team in a highly collaborative, agile environment to ensure technical feasibility and design execution.

Proactively contribute to an open and productive atmosphere within the design team.

BS/MS in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or similar experience

 

Along with a resume, successful candidates will submit a portfolio that demonstrates taking a project from requirements to sketches to wireframes. It may include either annotations suitable for implementation, detailed functional specs or interactive prototypes.