Information Architect (IA) Specialist Marketing Agency

Information Architecture & Site Structure Associate

This is a remote position. Overview Archive Digital is looking for a contract Information Architecture & Site Structure Associate to help us plan and document how websites are organized—specifically navigation structure, sitemaps, page hierarchy, and content/technology information structure. You'll work closely with strategy, design, and development to translate requirements into clear, build-ready IA deliverables. This is a contract position and fully remote, with flexible hours, ideal for someone who's strong in structured thinking, documentation, and UX-oriented site planning.

Responsibilities:

• Create and refine information architecture for new websites and redesigns (page hierarchy, taxonomy, content grouping).
• Produce sitemaps (high-level and detailed) that align with user journeys, business goals, and SEO considerations.
• Define and document navigation structures (global nav, utility nav, footer nav, secondary/section nav).
• Build content models / page templates at a structural level (what modules/components appear on which page types).
• Map user flows and key pathways (e.g., browse → evaluate → convert) to ensure the IA supports conversion and clarity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and turn them into structured outputs (workshops, notes → sitemap/nav).
• Document technology-related information structure where needed (e.g., CMS collections, content types, tagging rules, URL structure, redirects, metadata requirements).
• Support handoff to design/dev with clean documentation and version control.

Deliverables (Examples):

• Sitemap (visual + spreadsheet format)
• Navigation schema (labels, hierarchy, rules)
• Page inventory and content grouping recommendations
• Content type definitions (CMS-ready where applicable)
• URL/slug rules + redirect notes (when relevant)
• Basic wireframe-level structure (optional, depending on project)

Requirements:

• Proven experience producing IA, sitemaps, and navigation systems for marketing sites and/or content-heavy websites.
• Strong understanding of UX principles and how users scan and find information.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and turning messy inputs into clear structure.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with SEO-friendly architecture (crawlability, hierarchy, internal linking logic).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with CMS structuring (Webflow, WordPress, headless CMS like Contentful/Sanity, etc.).
• Understanding of schema/metadata, tagging systems, and scalable taxonomy design.
• Experience collaborating with agencies or cross-functional teams (strategy/design/dev).
• Ability to run or support IA workshops (card sorting, stakeholder alignment sessions).

Tools (Flexible):

• Figma / FigJam
• Miro
• Google Sheets / Docs
• Notion (optional)
• Whimsical / Lucidchart (optional)

Contract Details (Fill-in):

• Type: Contract
• Hours: [e.g., 10–20 hrs/week or project-based]