Our Information Architect job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Information Architect role
Information Architects design and build the structure of websites and applications, determining the most effective way to present information and navigation. They create logical and intuitive designs that help users find the information they need quickly and easily.
Role Purpose
The purpose of an Information Architect job role is to design, develop, and maintain the structure of an organization's information systems. This includes creating and maintaining models, taxonomies, and other forms of knowledge representation, as well as developing and implementing strategies for organizing, categorizing, and retrieving information. An Information Architect also works to ensure that information is accessible, usable, and understandable to the appropriate audiences.
Information Architect Summary
An Information Architect is responsible for developing the structure and architecture of an organization's information systems. They must be able to understand the business needs of the organization, identify and evaluate existing systems, and create a plan for the development and implementation of new systems. The Information Architect must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. Responsibilities include designing database structures, developing software systems, and developing user-friendly interfaces. The Information Architect should also have an understanding of security protocols and industry standards.
Information Architect Duties
- Designing and developing the structure of websites and web applications
- Analyzing user needs and creating site navigation models
- Developing and maintaining content organization systems and site taxonomies
- Leading the development of search engine optimization and search engine marketing
- Creating wireframes, prototypes and site maps
- Researching competitive web sites and web technologies
Information Architect Skills
- Researching
- Gathering user requirements
- Developing user journeys
- Creating wireframes
- Designing user interfaces
Information Architect Requirements
- A deep understanding of user experience principles
- Experience developing wireframes, user flows, process flows, and site maps
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other visual design tools
- An ability to analyze complex data and generate insights
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Highly organized with an attention to detail
Personal Traits
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work independently