Technical Writer

In this role, you should expect to:

•  Independently research tasks to be documented, write documentation, and implement edits while conforming to departmental style guidelines in a fast-paced environment
• Research and plan documentation updates, use information gathered from software design documents, interview subject matter experts, and perform direct software testing
• Write clear, concise, technically accurate end-user documentation that conforms to departmental writing style
• Perform desktop publishing, take screen captures, and create illustrations
• Prepare help files and PDFs for release
• Prepare documentation for translation into other languages, and prepare translated documentation for release
• Develop and implement departmental procedures, styles, standards, and best practices
• Provide editing services to internal clients and support for international distributors

Why do you want this job? Because you are:

• Looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a global technology company
• A passionate writer with an eye for detail
• Able to manage multiple writing assignments under tight deadlines and work both alone and as part of a team

Why do we want you? Because you have:

•  A bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or Communication
• 5+ years technical writing, design, and production experience in a documentation environment
• Excellent writing, research, and time management skills
• Proficiency in word processing software such as FrameMaker, InDesign, MS Word
• Proficiency in SnagIt or other image-capture software
• Experience with Adobe Technical Communication Suite (primarily FrameMaker and RoboHelp)
• Experience with vector-based drawing software

Extra Credit:

• CSS and HTML (HTML5 desirable)
• Photoshop

Vectorworks Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer