Interactive Developer / Animator
Company:Museum of Science
Location:Boston-Interview date: October 19, 2007/
State:MA-Massachusetts
Job Status:Full-Time
Job Type:Employee
Salary:
Reference Code:Interactive Develope
Job Description
The Interactive Developer / Animator works closely with scientists and media and exhibit researchers, writers, producers, and evaluators to develop creative multimedia and web-based illustrations, animations and Flash interactives for engaging Museum visitors and web audiences in nanoscale science, engineering and medicine through digital media and live presentations.
Work with an in-house production team to design, storyboard, produce, and test various approaches to creating and displaying interactive content within various user interfaces.
Program and provide action scripting for multimedia interactives.
Help develop cartoon characters and storylines as appropriate.
Produce and program finished animations and interactives and revise as necessary for maximum impact.
Participate in meetings, conferences and workshops as required, and be prepared to travel.
Manage workflow and multiple projects.
Perform other work-related duties as required by the Director of Strategic Projects
REPORTS TO:
Director, Strategic Projects
Qualifications of the Candidate
Bachelor�s degree plus more than three (3) years of experience
Excellent illustration and 2D animation skills (3D modeling and animation skills a plus)
Excellent HTML, Flash, action scripting, and interactive design and programming skills
Excellent science communication and story-telling skills
Excellent sound design skills
Excellent creative team development skills
Experience with Java programming helpful
Special Notes:
Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, and much
Company Description
The Museum of Science seeks to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain individuals from racially and culturally diverse backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We strive to create and sustain a more affirming environment for all staff, interns, volunteers, trustees and overseers. We value expertise gained at the Museum and encourage professional development and career growth.
Employee benefits include free parking in the Museum garage, T accessibility, free admission, discounts in the Museum store and café, a retirement and savings plan, and much more!
Due to the high volume of responses to our employment listings, we regret that we cannot contact every job applicant. If a strong potential match is found, Human Resources will contact you to request further information. Thank you for your interest.
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