Description
OVERVIEW:
The Interactive Technology Developer is primarily responsible
for developing, planning, and designing world-class interactive technology-driven
experiences for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The incumbent works with internal colleagues to
create appropriate interactive technology deliverables that are informed by
general learning theory, meet museum standards, help drive new and repeat
visitation, and advance family learning. The Developer works in concert with exhibit
developers and designers to deliver appropriate, compelling exhibit experiences
(see photos of examples on our website: https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/beyond-spaceship-earth).
He/she works with technical programming and graphic design.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Leads the development of dynamic interactive
technologies for exhibits, experiences, and online initiatives in conjunction
with staff colleagues. Develops digital interactives as informed by general
learning theory.
a. Develops and designs
technology-driven exhibit experiences, participating in each phase of the
project from storyboards and prototypes to functional design to launch.
b.
Develops and designs educational and
promotional mobile apps -including phone and tablet apps for iOS and Android
operating systems.
2.
Assists in designing and
implementing analytics tools to determine the effectiveness of interactive
technology deliverables as it relates to family learning. Develops measurements for guest interaction
with exhibit interactives, assessing data with team to determine what works to
create the best family learning experiences.
3.
Conceptualizes exhibit games and
activities working with exhibit and programs staff to ensure they reflect sound
instructional design principles and meet family learning and instructional
goals. Identifies and recommends the right technology to meets the needs of a
project.
4.
Participates in user testing by
developing paper and functional prototypes, conducting one-on-one user testing
and participating in focus groups to ensure the effectiveness of interactive
technology deliverables.
5.
Assists other departments in the
design and development of digital technologies that include interactives, applications,
videos and integrated social media engagement tools that function across
onsite, online and mobile experiences.
6. Researches emerging technologies and
stays abreast of industry trends in order to make recommendations that
continually improve the quality and efficiency of interactive technology
deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s degree in computer
technology, educational technology, informatics or related field, or equivalent
experience.
2.
Three (3) years’ experience in development and design of interactive
technologies. Strong K-12 educational
technology expertise utilizing instructional design technology preferred.
3.
Strong technical
skills with proven expertise in creative media technologies, including but not
limited to Unity, GitHub/GitLab, C#, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML5, CSS, Javascript,
PHP and 3-D design/animation software such as 3D Studio Max.
4. Strong graphic design
skills.
5. Familiar with and competent
in utilizing video editing and post-production tools such as Premiere and
AfterEffects.
6. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Strong
collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse teams on conceptual,
intellectual and artistic development of technology components/activities for
galleries and the museum website.
7. The ability to work
effectively with outside contractors.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be able to view
computer monitor, computer reports, and all technical manuals.
2. Must be able to communicate
extensively and effectively via telephone/TDD, one-on-one conversations and
conduct public presentations.
3. Requires extensive use of
computer keyboards and other technical equipment.
4. Candidate must have the ability
to tolerate local and national travel, and sit or stand for extended periods of
time; must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
5. Must be able to concentrate,
focus attention and ignore distractions.