Script Technologist

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

• Provide research, support and assistance for issues concerning writing systems and Unicode
• Contribute to font production projects
• Write technical documents pertaining to writing systems using a variety of media.
• Attend workshops and conferences to maintain an understanding of relevant technological developments, to provide technical support and to strengthen relationships with people working for other organizations.
• Synthesize and communicate needs and research
• Articulate design decisions
• Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
• Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap

Minor Responsibilities

• Propose refinements to processes and systems for design and user research
• Contribute to the development of team culture
• Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
• Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
• Be available to travel biennially to the Language Technology Conference
• Participate in professional conferences and meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A servant heart attitude
• Demonstrated skills in type design
• Good interpersonal skills of communication
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively Aptitude and Interests We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the world’s scripts and languages, coupled with a sound knowledge of font design. You need to have good attention to detail and a willingness to expend time and effort on research and experimentation in order to develop high quality fonts for the world’s scripts and languages. You will be joining a team with a wealth of knowledge and experience, so you need to be a good team player, eager to learn from others and willing to share and document what you have learned.

Education and Experience:

Script Technologists should have proficiency in writing systems technology, such as fonts and keyboards. A Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, computer graphics, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning. Sociolinguistic exposure and multicultural experience are helpful.

Training and Orientation:

Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation. "