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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$83,181 / year median in California
-10% projected decline
Job Description
- Leading the charge of aligning quality UX content across services
- Designing and driving new methods to operationalize writing excellence
- Managing the ecosystem of documentation and tooling related to standards
- Integrating writing guidance into design systems
- Developing templates and UX content components
- Codifying, documenting, and evolving core writing standards
- Consulting on style matters and overseeing governance
- Socializing writing guidance at all levels
- Finding new ways to leverage AI in UX writing
- Deploying resources and tools that scale quality UX content
- Adapting and evolving resources for future needs
- Partnering with design on accessibility initiatives
- Pinch hitting on select UX writing projects Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of professional UX writing experience Direct experience developing design systems or UX writing resources Exceptional organizational skills including information architecture Deep familiarity with public writing and design systems and other industry standards Experience writing end-to-end flows and other in-product copy across mobile and desktop Experience collaborating across functions in product development Experience using large language models, and an ability to see how they can be leveraged in writing systems Well-honed ability to develop, apply, and evaluate voice and tone for products Strong ability to present and defend writing choices in large forums, including executive reviews Strong ability to advocate for users through thoughtful, intuitive language while balancing business needs Enthusiasm for an iterative writing process, incorporating feedback from cross-functional teams and senior leadership Expertise working with design and product documentation, including wireframes, functional specs, and familiarity with design tools like Sketch Understanding of writing optimized for accessibility and localization A meticulous attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Strong sense of Apple's design, human interface, and editorial standards Experience defining guidelines for generated content and evaluating model outputs Passion for Apple, its products, and its customers.