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Subject:Job: Culver City CA - Contract Writer From:Kathryn Marshall <kmarshall -at- MODACAD -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 30 Jul 1998 16:37:34 -0700
Job Title: Information Developer
Company: ModaCAD, Inc. - Culver City, CA (http://www.modacad.com)
Job Type: Contract (3 months) possibly leading to permanent
Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. in English, Technical Writing, or related field; plus 3
years experience documenting software products. Experience documenting
GUIs and CAD products preferred. Position requires strong interpersonal
skills to interact with project managers, members of technical staff,
and to collaborate with members of the Information Development staff.
Must be a fast learner, able to manage multiple products, meet deadlines
with limited supervision, and be a team player. Proficiency with
FrameMaker, RoboHELP, Word a <b>MUST</b>. Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop,
Acrobat helpful.
Job Description
* Document new features and changes for a 3D software design
product by updating the user guide, training materials, and online help.
* Help maintain and update HTML Help files for an Internet
product.
* Research product functionality, assess the needs of the
audience, and extract information from subject matter experts and
existing documentation.
* Adhere to Information Development's documentation style guides
and procedures.
* Aid in product design and QA testing.
Success in this position may lead to a permanent position.
Please send resume and salary requirements to:
Kathryn Marshall
E-mail: kmarshall -at- modacad -dot- com
fax to: 310-751-2124
