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Technical Writer - Freelance

Journey
Location
London
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Production
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of technical writing experience in Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, complex web applications, or SaaS platforms
  • Strong understanding of 3D digital asset lifecycles, file formats (glTF, USD, FBX, OBJ), metadata management, and creative workflows (e.g., Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, CAD)
  • Experience documenting digital portals, user onboarding, permission tiers (RBAC), and SSO
  • Proficiency with modern Docs-as-Code workflows (Markdown, Git/GitHub) or headless CMS platforms (ReadMe, GitBook, Confluence)
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, and web technologies
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with Obsidian and static site generators such as MkDocs
  • Knowledge of Mermaid or similar diagramming tools
  • Experience with documentation automation, CI/CD, and AI-assisted authoring
  • Understanding of accessibility, UX writing, and content strategy
  • Knowledge of game production or the Unreal Engine pipeline
What the job really is

The Technical Writer will work part-time on a freelance basis to enhance documentation for a digital ecosystem, focusing on translating complex processes into clear documentation for developers and stakeholders. Responsibilities include producing functional specifications, maintaining developer documentation, writing user-focused content, and collaborating with various teams to gather information. The role also involves establishing documentation standards and using Markdown for documentation practices.

Things to weigh
  • Freelance position with part-time hours (approximately 3 days per week for 3-6 months)
  • Fees and in-person working arrangements are negotiable
  • No salary or specific compensation details provided
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