Digital media is at the heart of how we help visitors understand the causes, course and consequences of conflict. The AV Developer plays a key role in shaping these experiences, creating linear film, audio and interactive media that bring powerful stories to life. This role combines hands on production skills with problem solving and technical creativity, contributing directly to how millions of visitors experience IWM each year. You'll work closely with content, design, exhibition and AV maintenance teams, and occasionally with external suppliers, to deliver high quality, accessible and engaging media. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience. Experience with audio editing software such as Audition. Creating interactive touchscreen interfaces using HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and developing other digital interactives using sensors, buttons or custom inputs. Apply via our jobs page: https://imperialwarmuseums.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-1/brand-4/user-19/xf-256a58d2a707/wid-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/671-AV-Developer/en-GBJob Summary
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Job Requirements
Experience designing and programming interactive software (especially HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Strong visual skills and understanding of layout, typography and graphic design principles.
A portfolio demonstrating storytelling through digital media.
Proficiency with Photoshop or similar image editing tools.
Experience with video editing tools such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
Experience using After Effects or similar motion graphics software.
Ability to manage your workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
It's a bonus (but not essential) if you have:
Skills in 3D packages such as SketchUp, Cinema 4D or Maya.
Practical project management experience.
Strong problem solving skills and a willingness to learn new tools and techniques.Job Responsibilities
Producing video content that blends interviews, archive footage and B roll, using software such as Adobe Premiere or similar.
Editing audio content - from oral testimony to atmospheric soundscapes - including cleaning and enhancing archive recordings.
Designing motion graphics including titles, lower thirds, animated maps and UI elements for interactives.
Producing accurate, high quality subtitles for gallery film content.
Working with exhibition and content teams to develop digital media from storyboard to final delivery.
Ensuring media meets accessibility standards, IWM brand guidelines and the needs of target audiences.
Collaborating with internal and external designers to ensure visual consistency across exhibits.
Liaising with IWM's AV Maintenance and Infrastructure teams to specify hardware, test media and ensure it functions reUseful Links
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