Content Designer

Job description

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We are looking for a curious and articulate writer to join our team of designers, developers, and product managers. The Carbon Design team delivers IBM's world-class, open source design system, which helps designers and developers build beautiful web-based product interfaces. Explore it at carbondesignsystem.com to find out more!

Your role would be to:
- Use your investigative journalism skills to understand current practices in design and front end development and communicate them clearly to a broad audience.
- Develop external content about the IBM Design System in the form of content updates to the web site, blog posts, scholarly papers, presentations, and patents.
- Publish new and revised content at least weekly, as often as daily, to our web site, blog, and other public online forums.
- Deliver printed and packaged content to supplement our digital/web site content.
- Work with lots of smart people, build massive personal networks and think boldly about elevating the practice of design thinking in business.

Our new content designer will play a key role in expanding our content and collateral, and will have the opportunity to work closely with IBM subject matter experts from around the world.

Responsibilities
·  Conceives and executes strategic creative content that's on-message.
·  Learns the keys and principles of IBM Design Thinking and applies this approach with the team.
·  Edits written pieces and story narratives alongside a content strategy leader and other subject matter experts.
·  Is proactive, flexible, a good team player, and willing to wear different hats to come together to get the job done.

IBM will not provide work authorization visa sponsorship for this role.

Auto req ID

196453BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Designer
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Design & Offering Management
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Fixed Term - Short Term
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Hybrid Cloud
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

AUSTIN
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  English: Fluent
·  0-3 years experience in a creative writing role
·  5 writing samples that demonstrate critical thinking, boldness, and clarity
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Excellent creative, conceptual, communication and problem solving skills
·  Strong presentation skills
·  Able to produce, concise and convincing writing with grammatical and material accuracy.

Secondary Job Category

Design
Eligibility Requirements

na
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Designer
New Collar Role

Yes