American Museum of Natural History: Web Developer/Designer

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

The Web Developer/Designer is responsible for the design and production of interactive projects, websites and presentations for a large number of digital properties at AMNH

Develop web pages using HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, PHP technologies.

Work with tech leads to assist in project planning and documentation.

Work with AMNH and external stakeholders to scope and define requirements for web projects.

Create wireframes, sitemaps and design guides.

Design site elements such as photo mockups, illustrations, newsletters and interfaces, and standalone web graphics.

 

Please forward applications to digitaljobs@amnh.org

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelors in Computer Science or Graphic Design or equivalent years of experience or certifications; Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; Strong initiative to stay ahead of the curve on new web development technologies and techniques; Experience working with content management systems like Drupal and Wordpress; Experience developing and designing web based interactive projects; Experience with common JS frameworks such as JQuery; Familiarity with website usage analytics such as Webtrends; Experience with XML and RSS syndication; Familiarity with Android and iPhone operating systems and mobile compatible website best practices; Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate on projects with multiple stakeholders; Ability to accurate estimate design and development timelines; Experience working with and managing relationships with 3rd party vendors; Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask and handle multiple projects is desired.

 

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open position.