Information Architect (100% Remote)

Founded in 1938, our Customer is a retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. They bring you top-quality gear and apparel, expert advice, and rental equipment - while inspiring stories of life outside and outdoor experiences. They work closely with partners all over the globe, allowing them to make a larger impact across the outdoor industry. From seeking better ways of making goods, to advancing fair trade manufacturing practices, to putting profits to good use, they make it easier for customers to shop their values.

We are seeking an Information Architect on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement digital information architecture strategy, including data models, reference data, taxonomies, ontologies, metadata schemas, data normalization frameworks, lineage maps, and systems of record
• Translate data requirements from user experience, governance, analytics, and machine learning teams into scalable architecture solutions that improve engagement, efficiency, trust, and insights
• Maintain governance processes for defining, updating, and communicating metadata and specification guidelines in partnership with content, merchandising, and product teams
• Support data stewardship initiatives, ensuring product data remains reliable, discoverable, and aligned with strategic goals
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Information Architect, Product Management, Content, UX, Analytics, and senior leadership to enhance product information and expert knowledge assets
• Ensure information architecture investments complement existing ML, AI, and generative AI solutions
• Execute near-term (6–12 months) architecture strategy and iterate based on business and technology needs

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information science or related field preferred
• Advanced degree or certifications such as CDMP preferred
• 4+ years of experience shaping product data ecosystems for digital products or e-commerce, with success in information architecture and governance
• Demonstrated track record designing and implementing taxonomy, ontology, and metadata frameworks, including schemas, lineage maps, and systems of record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into architecture and governance solutions for technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced content solutions such as machine learning classification, semantic search, or conversational AI, and ability to align architectures with emerging technologies (e.g., agentic commerce)
• Experience using tools and platforms for data cataloging, metadata management, ontology/taxonomy management, data quality, and lineage
• Proven success influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across operations, analytics, and product teams
• Experience working in agile, user-centric environments delivering data-driven solutions for large-scale digital ecosystems
• Knowledge of best practices in product data governance for e-commerce and digital platforms

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.