Information / Usability Architect

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Who we are 

Kapow is changing the corporate events game. We connect companies with venues to book unique client events online in real-time. Our curated marketplace offers a more efficient way for companies to book events designed to acquire, engage and retain clients. Our suite of online tools cover events from start to finish at no additional cost. Founded in Chicago in 2012, Kapow is growing at a crazy rate, rapidly opening offices in new cities and securing clients like Google, LinkedIn and HP.

Here’s where you come in. We’re looking for motivated, energetic and flexible team players that want to be part of something big. If you’re a self-starter looking to carve out a niche at an early-stage, high-growth company, Kapow is the place for you.

 

Tasks you’ll be juggling

  • Own the information architecture and workflows across our Experience Builder platform. Collaborate effectively with the Product Manager to deliver above stakeholder expectations
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers and business stakeholders to assist in the definition of information architecture and nomenclature across all Kapow platforms
  • Collaborate with UX Designers and produce design ready wireframes and flows
  • Along with the Product Manger, collaborate on User Acceptance Testing to ensure developer implementations align with intended wireframes
  • Lead and assist Product team members and business stakeholders in conducting end user research (interviews, usability testing, etc.)
  • Prepare research and usability result reports and effectively present to key stakeholders
  • Work with teams to make sure that the information architecture reflects customers and venue partners needs balanced with Kapow business requirements
  • Own the various Kapow customer and partner personas and continually review and evolve based on the changing business and competitive landscape
  • Influence, create and maintain a visual style, patterns and best practices for web and mobile clients

 

Your creds

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 5+ years Information Architecture / Usability Management experience
  • Mastery of prototyping / design software such as Axure, OmniGraffle, Balsamiq, InVision, etc.
  • Documented success in developing high-functioning information architecture and flows
  • Adoption of and adherence to an iterative design process
  • Baseline knowledge of front and back-end software architecture
  • Degree in design, human-computer interactions, or related field
  • Adobe Creative Cloud experience a plus

 * All candidates must provide a link to your portfolio for review *

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Location

Located on the Chicago River across from Merchandise Mart, Kapow’s offices are close to public transportation, bars and restaurants.

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