Technical Author/Writer
6 Month Contract (Likely extensions)
London, Gresham Street (2 days onsite)
Day Rate C.£550pwd (Inside IR35)
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced Technical Author/Writer to join the design system team. This role is part of a wider brand-transformation project in an exciting fast-paced area of the business.
Creating an industry-leading design system means we need solid content design support to achieve and exceed our goals.
About the role
You will shape content guidance for the Design System. Duties will include but won’t be limited to:
* Naming app components, design tokens, assets, and tagging
* Creating and managing mobile app native content guidance. For example, error states, API failure messages
* Working across all brands to ensure consistency and follow the tone of voice and design language guidance
* Proof of concept work
* Trialling new ways of working and guiding multidisciplinary teams on the design system
Accessibility
* Shaping screen reader guidance at a global level
Documentation
* Creating and maintaining specifications for all mobile app components
Communication
* Communicate design system changes to senior stakeholders
You should:
* Be able to work in Figma comfortably
* Have experience collaborating with developers
* Have some technical understanding of mobile app design systems
* Technical Writer/Author working experience
* Financial Services/Banking experience
* Have experience shaping language in a system
* Brings fresh ideas to the table. Previous experience working on proof-of-concept work for technical projects is desirable, but a curious technical mind is what we’re after.
This isn’t for you if:
* You only have marketing, advertising, or creative content experience. We’re looking for a Technical Author/Writer with experience in this area.
Location
This is a London-based hybrid role. You’ll be asked to travel into the London Gresham Street office for two days a week. If you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements at interview, please identify this on your application.
Note – if you do not hear back within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.
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