Job opening

[Robart, Kay]

These are off the HATT list, so please don't send me any questions.

Kay R.

Our small team, based in North-East London, requires a technical 
author. Basic details are below. Please reply offlist if you are 
interested. Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone 
for whom it may be relevant.

Thanks in advance, Helen

Technical Author, London, England, Permanent Full-time

Part of the world's leading sewing machine producer, our small UK-
based team builds consumer embroidery software. We require a talented 
and enthusiastic individual to replace our current full-time author 
who is leaving after six years.

Primary Tasks
* Create user-friendly manuals and HTML Help systems for our range of 
embroidery software
* Create program specs and assist in UI design
* Develop training exercises and inspirational material 
* Create support materials such as FAQs
* Document internal processes and functions

Secondary Tasks
* Test and report on software in development
* Coordinate localization projects
* Assist in third-line technical support 

Skills Required
* Technical authoring experience including online help 
* Comprehensive FrameMaker / WebWorks knowledge or equivalent
* Graphics skills an advantage
* Knowledge of European languages useful but not mandatory
* Knowledge of sewing and embroidery useful but not mandatory

Send CV and / or portfolio before June 5 to:
Helen Kaymer, Publications Director
VSM Software Ltd
Tel: +44-20 8503 9595 Fax: +44-20 8503 9966
email: hkaymer at emnetsoftware.com
web: www.vsmsoftware.net
If sending by email, please specify attachments in covering letter.