Script Engineer

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Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Consult with the Type Designer on font encoding issues
• Understand enough linguistics to work with the Script Expert
• Have expert knowledge in the technical/programming aspects of, and tools for, building "smart fonts"
• Support other aspects of writing system implementation
• Attend workshops and conferences to maintain an understanding of relevant technological developments, to provide technical support and to strengthen relationships with people working for other organizations.
• Synthesize and communicate needs and research
• Articulate design decisions
• Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
• Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap

Minor Responsibilities:

• Propose refinements to processes and systems for design and user research
• Contribute to the development of team culture
• Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
• Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
• Be available to travel biannually to the Language Technology Conference
• Participate in professional conferences and meetings

Experience

Script Engineers should have familiarity with writing systems technology, such as fonts and keyboards, and orthography development. They should also have a broad understanding of the Unicode encoding standard. A Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, computer graphics, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning. Sociolinguistic exposure and multicultural experience are helpful.

Requirements

• A servant heart attitude
• Demonstrated skills in type design
• Good interpersonal skills of communication
• Good organizational skills
• The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
• The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively