Information Architect - Corporate Intranet

We are seeking an experienced Information Architect to support a major intranet transformation initiative. This role will focus on understanding colleague and business needs to design an intuitive, efficient, and scalable information architecture for a global corporate intranet.

The Information Architect will be responsible for defining navigation, taxonomy, and content structures that improve user experience while supporting organizational and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements
• Design and develop the intranets information architecture, including navigation structures, site maps, and content taxonomies
• Create wireframes, navigation models, and IA documentation to guide design and development teams
• Ensure content is logically organized to improve findability and usability
• Develop and maintain clear, consistent naming conventions and metadata schemas
• Partner closely with content owners, UX designers, and developers to implement and refine the architecture
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate user feedback to optimize intranet structure
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of information architecture standards and decisions
• Communicate architecture decisions, benefits, and best practices to stakeholders to support adoption and change management
• Ensure alignment with organizational standards, governance, and compliance requirements
• Ensure information architecture functions effectively across devices and platforms

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Architecture or related roles
• Proven experience as an Information Architect, preferably on intranet or enterprise content management initiatives
• Strong understanding of information architecture principles, user-centered design, and content strategy
• Proficiency in creating site maps, wireframes, navigation flows, and taxonomies
• Experience with intranet and content management platforms, preferably SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365
• Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into clear, user-friendly structures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present persuasive, fact-based recommendations
• Familiarity with usability testing tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams and agile environments
• Bachelors degree required ; degree in Information Science, Library Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field preferred

Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
Experience Level: Mid–Senior
Pay Rate: $37 per hour
Position Type: Contract
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible