User Interface Architect

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a UI Architect for a Global Tech Leader.

This role will be responsible for designing the UI architecture, interaction flow, and aesthetics of new web and software applications. We’re looking for a designer to create elegant, intuitive user interfaces that meet business needs and advocate for user-centered design. This designer will have a significant impact on millions of customers and on the creative direction of the Digital Media team.

This is a 3 month opportunity with VERY strong opportunity to extend if things are going well.

The role is located in Redmond, WA and is hybrid 3x a week in office. We are only looking for candidates who are able to start work in Redmond, WA without relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Designing the overall wiki architecture and structure to optimize knowledge management
• Create user-centered designs by considering user feedback, and usability findings,
• Implementing and maintaining the wiki, including creating templates, setting permissions, and integrating with other systems
• Monitoring wiki usage and engagement, and making improvements based on user feedback
• Perform basic HTML and CSS edits to the website as needed.
• Analyze wiki analytics to identify areas for improvement and drive enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, IT, and knowledge management, to align the wiki with business goals and requirements.
• Ensure wiki compliance with brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to recommend and implement improvements to the wiki and website.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5 years of experience in wiki architecture, implementation, and management, preferably with Confluence
• Extensive experience in designing enterprise-level wiki structures and taxonomies to optimize knowledge management
• Demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions,
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and web programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, Visual)
• Strong understanding of web best practices, user experience, and search engine optimization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Analytical mindset to interpret wiki data and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines and compliance standards

Preferred skills and experience:

• Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Visio, and Dreamweaver.
• Proficient in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) administration and development

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.