What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Dev & Test - UX Designer 4 position at TALENT Software Services?
- Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: The role will consist of the following, 20% Meetings and Coordination: Attending meetings to discuss ongoing work, upcoming projects, and necessary navigation updates. 30-40% Data Analysis and Research Review: Reviewing data on navigation performance, setting up or reviewing user research results, and prioritizing changes based on insights. 10% Customer Service Management: Handling requests from content creators, explaining decisions, and managing expectations. 40% Making Changes and Managing Content: Editing YAML files, managing pull requests in GitHub, and implementing navigation updates.
- What makes this role interesting? - This role offers a unique opportunity in the specialized field of information architecture, led by an expert with extensive experience. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative environment with other information architects, and the chance to develop skills in navigation design, user research, and using tools like GitHub.
- Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field. This time can include the time spent obtaining master's degree in a related field.
- Degrees or certifications required: no degree is required to be eligible for this role.
- Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate for this niche Information Architecture role should have experience managing large-scale platforms efficiently, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with navigation design, tree test design, and GitHub. They should be able to handle competing stakeholder priorities, apply standards in an enterprise environment, and work proactively to manage their workload. A relevant degree is valued but not required if they have significant on-the-job experience.
- Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and timeliness.
- Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Navigation Design: Experience in designing and implementing navigation structures
- Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Tree Test Design: Familiarity with designing and conducting tree tests for user research
- Familiarity and demonstrated experience with GitHub: Basic understanding of version control and managing pull requests
The main function of a UX/UI Developer is to develop, create, and modify user interfaces through and understanding of end-user needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate new and updated navigation requests for adherence to guidelines and best practices
- Support refining governance and maintenance workflows for site navigation
- Communicate with stakeholders about their requests
- Work with PMs and engineers to support automation efforts for navigation workflows
- Collaborate in creating test plans for user research focused on information architecture
- Analyze and make recommendations based on research findings
- Define and document best practice guidelines for navigation structures based on research and industry best practices
- Understanding of information architecture principles for creating digital user experiences
- Use of taxonomy best practices and internal documentation to guide decision-making
- Familiarity with designing and executing user research methods for testing information architecture, especially card sorts and tree tests
- Ability to document standards and guidelines
- Strong verbal/written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels across the organization.
- Working with commercial taxonomy management software (preference for PoolParty experience)
- Experience using GitHub to make and merge changes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science, HCI or similar preferred
- 8 years experience
