Job: Interactive Developer: Amon Carter Museum

Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, seeks as Interactive Developer
from http://cartermuseum.org/about/employment

Interactive Developer

Basic Function and Responsibility

Manage, maintain, enhance, and help build upon the ACM Web site to optimize the online user experience, increase online audiences, and advance the mission and strategic plan of the institution.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Interface with departments to evaluate proposed new content, updates, and edits for Web site and new-media projects; facilitate discussion and provide guidance regarding potential/proposed site components and projects, including completion-time requirements, requisite technical support, and budget implications. Help maintain optimal project work flow.
• Implement approved ACM Web-based and new-media goals in keeping with ACM strategic initiatives.
• Monitor Web-visitor traffic patterns and usability; organize and disseminate related data and proactively recommend and propose modifications and ideas to keep site current, maximize the visitor experience, and build online audiences.
• Serve on in-house committees as appointed to provide Web and new media guidance and to act as an adviser on related technology and the creative direction of the ACM site.
• Regularly research and evaluate new technology and applications related to new media and content presentation or organization of the Web site; proactively update, advise, and present resultant information to Supervisors and Web Committee.
• In collaboration with ACM Graphic Designer and with the supervision of the Brand Champion (Director of Publications), help guide and maintain the institutional brand identity.
• Support ACM fundraising goals on a project-by-project basis as they relate to the Web site and new media.
• Recommend budget items (hardware and software) to Director of Publications and Information Technology Manager; provide budget information as required.
• Help managers develop creative briefs and design concepts for Web and new media to most effectively meet established objectives.
• As needed, generate print design, perform press checks, manage print production; other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Supervision of content and design of Web site and new-media initiatives is received from the Director of Publications; supervision of technical component is received from the Information Technology Manager.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; minimum three years experience managing projects and clients.
• Experience making standards-compliant and accessible Web sites.
• Working knowledge of Web imaging and multimedia authoring software, such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, and/or other Web-authoring tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and proficiency with Mac OS X.
• Ability to work in a mixed Mac and Windows network environment.
• Drupal development and theming experience essential; solid understanding of site structure and interface design. LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP), XHTML, JavaScript, CSS also essential; jQuery desirable.
• Relevant art, museum, or computer background; technical and graphics training.
• Must be able to undertake major site design/redesign.
• Ability to manage online databases; ability to create online databases desirable.
• Experience with consensus-based work environment. Strong communication and listening skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Audio/visual skills (filming, editing) for video podcasts desirable.
• Web-site design/development portfolio required.

Please submit a CV, cover letter, salary history, and portfolio URL to Will Gillham by April 24, 2009.