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Information architects organize and structure digital information so people can find what they need and understand how content fits together. They shape the foundations of websites, apps, intranets, and other digital products by creating clear navigation, taxonomies, content models, and user flows. Browse vetted Information Architect opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Information Architects Do

Information architects make complex information easier to navigate. Depending on the organization, their work may include auditing content, defining taxonomies and metadata, developing navigation systems, mapping user journeys, and documenting site or product structure. They often partner with UX designers, researchers, content strategists, product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure that a digital experience is both usable and aligned with organizational goals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in information architecture, UX or product design, content strategy, and digital product development. Helpful skills include organizing and labeling content, creating sitemaps and wireframes, conducting user research, facilitating stakeholder workshops, and translating complex requirements into practical structures. Familiarity with design and prototyping tools, content management systems, analytics, accessibility, and usability principles may also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and industry.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Information architects work across technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, education, media, and other industries. The role may be part of a UX, product, design, content, or enterprise architecture team. Experienced professionals can advance into senior or lead information architect positions, UX strategy, content design leadership, product leadership, or related digital experience roles.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities, compare roles, and find Information Architect jobs that match your experience and career goals. Ladders focuses on positions paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals discover their next career move.

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$120K - $225K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable technology solutions for institutional clients. Engage with cross-functional teams to create platforms that enhance client experiences, emphasizing technical d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative architectural projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional design solutions, and mentoring emerging talent while ensuring quality and clien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of missile defense by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative system-level solutions. Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering to analyze and enhance capabilities agai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading the design and governance of a large-scale identity platform, focusing on security architecture and Zero Trust strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape ident...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of AI memory architecture by leading innovative designs and optimizing subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and market acceleration in a cu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by spearheading data architecture in population health, leveraging your mastery of EPIC VBPM, complex data modeling, and healthcare analytics to drive impactful solutions and enhance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $320K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by designing and implementing innovative cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to optimize client pipelines and drive impactful change in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire the future of user experience by leading the design of innovative AI-driven workflows and a scalable design system that enhances multi-product ecosystems. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure successful delivery. Foster agile practices and document project progress while optimizing change processes to e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality architectural projects from design to completion. Oversee construction administration, coordinate teams, and mentor staff while maintaining client relationsh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead project design and execution, managing construction phases while ensuring quality and compliance. Foster client relationships, mentor junior staff, and coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of network architecture by defining standards, enhancing security, and leading automation strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and resilience in critical env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $274K *

Lead the charge in defining and advancing enterprise AI architecture strategies. Drive seamless integration of AI capabilities across business domains, ensuring alignment with organizational goals whi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer enterprise data architecture and analytics initiatives. Define strategies, develop scalable solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data governance while driving innovation in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming telecommunications design. You will create and implement infrastructure for diverse buildings, collaborating with various disciplines to deliver integrated...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Architect telecom designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will drive the development of telecommunications infrastructure from concept to construction, enhancing building functio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team that designs cutting-edge telecommunications systems, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with architects and engineers to elevate design quality across div...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Champion innovative telecommunications design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project outcomes, creating detailed plans and specifications while meeting evolving client needs fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative telecommunications design as part of a dynamic team, guiding projects from initial objectives through detailed specifications, while collaborating across disciplines to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that shapes connected environments through innovative telecommunications design. You will oversee network cabling infrastructure projects across various building types, enhancing user expe...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Champion innovative telecommunications designs that enhance infrastructure efficiency across diverse projects. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to create detailed plans from concept th...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Deliver innovative telecommunications designs as part of an integrated team, ensuring efficient cabling infrastructure and clear specifications across various building projects, enhancing user experie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Shape the future of telecommunications design by creating innovative infrastructure plans and specifications across diverse projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance building fu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Engage in designing cutting-edge telecommunications systems from concept to completion, collaborating across disciplines to enhance building functionalities and ensure infrastructure meets client requ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $140K *

Create innovative telecommunications designs that shape infrastructure across diverse building types, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction to enhance user exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Information Architect do?question toggle

    An Information Architect organizes digital content and defines structures such as navigation, taxonomies, metadata, and user flows so people can find and understand information more easily.

  • What skills are important for Information Architect jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include information architecture, content organization, UX principles, user research, sitemap and wireframe development, stakeholder collaboration, and familiarity with digital design or content tools.

  • Where do Information Architects work?question toggle

    Information Architects work in many sectors, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, education, and media. They may support websites, apps, intranets, and enterprise systems.

  • What is the difference between an Information Architect and a UX designer?question toggle

    Information Architects focus particularly on how information is organized, labeled, and navigated. UX designers may address a broader range of the user experience, including interaction design, visual design, and usability. The responsibilities can overlap.

  • How can I find Information Architect jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Information Architect opportunities on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specific salary range, qualifications, and location.