The Regional Initiative for Collecting the History, Experiences, and Stories Digital Archiving Project (RICHES) is seeking visualization designer to develop a map-based visualization for the Bending Toward Justice digital exhibit space. The project is funded by an Iron Mountain Community Engagement grant for 20 hours/week. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and portfolio of work to Connie Lester, PhD, at connie.lester@ucf.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
• 50%: Technical development of interactive visualizations
• 25%: Meeting with project stakeholders and team members to discuss project milestones, design ideas, and incorporate team expertise
• 25%: Storyboarding and planning project features
Qualifications
Required
• Portfolio of completed interactive data visualizations using web-based tools
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Experience with contemporary web-based visualization tools, such as Leaflet or StoryMaps, D3.js, or comparable toolsets
• Experience with working in interdisciplinary teams including Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Desired
• Experience with GIS technologies, such as ArcGIS
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
• Ability to plan out and sketch prospective designs in conjunction with team members
• Interest in History and Orlando-area historical initiatives
