[Hiring] Digital Content Developer @Nelson Education LTD

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced bilingual Digital Content Developer (‘DCD’) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop as well as frontend HTML quality assurance. The primary responsibility of this role is to:

• Develop and review WYSIWYG web content.
• Create engaging videos, art, graphics, and interactives utilizing tools such as Nelson Edwin Content Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, and Jira.
• Understand accessibility principles and effectively communicate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and project managers.

As a member of the content development and production team, you will help drive the planning, creation, and production of content for Nelson’s digital education platform. You will use your technical skills and design knowledge to create attractive and engaging content.

Applicants must have licensed access to Adobe Creative Cloud.

This close-knit group works collaboratively in a fast-paced Scrum environment where priorities and projects need to be juggled, assessed, and reviewed to achieve maximum efficiency. You will ensure that the digital and interactive products meet the company’s quality standards. The successful candidate will be bilingual (English and French), possess high attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical staff. Key to success in this position is the ability to:

• Work well under pressure.
• Manage competing priorities.
• Thrive in a technical and quick-changing environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in HTML and WYSIWYG quality assurance reviewing.
• Experience in Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of UI and web design principles.
• Familiarity with MathML, Jira, and project management tools is a plus.
• Strong creative and design skills with a keen eye for aesthetic and visual details.
• Knowledge of accessibility principles, of WCAG 2.0, and experience in implementing digital content.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage files and work assignments effectively.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with SMEs and project managers.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Proficient time management skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Continual learner with a passion for staying updated with emerging trends and technologies.
• Excellent English spelling, grammar, and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience in creating engaging educational videos, from storyboard through to finished product.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create visually appealing art, graphics, and animations.
• Review and provide quality assurance expertise of WYSIWYG and HTML produced content inside Nelson’s Edwin Content Studio.
• Follow established style guides and maintain consistency in design and messaging.
• Collaborate with SMEs and project managers to gather requirements and ensure content meets the desired objectives.
• Understand and follow guidelines for accessibility, web compatibility, and rights and permissions, as well as file preparation requirements.
• Ensure the developed content complies with accessibility guidelines and best practices, including heading levels, color contrast, alt text, and other accessibility features during content creation.
• Use project management tools to track progress, manage tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain organized files and work assignments to ensure efficient workflow and easy access to digital assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, make improvements, and iterate content based on user needs.
• Problem solve/troubleshoot issues throughout production.
• Support and maintain products post-live.

Benefits

• Nelson is committed to Inclusion, Equity, and diversity.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status.
• Accommodation during the recruitment and selection process is available upon request.
• All freelance work at Nelson is carried out on a work-for-hire basis, with freelancers submitting invoices for work on agreed-upon tasks and projects.
• The rate of pay ranges depending on experience and skill level, or sometimes according to predetermined task-based flat rates.