Vacancy Technical Writer

Join our Manuals Masters!

 

About us:

When it comes to lighting, sound equipment and all things entertainment, Highlite International BV in Kerkrade is where the magic happens. We are the go-to product supplier of all products for dazzling light shows to sleek architectural lighting and corporate installations. Our top brands Showtec, Infinity, DMT, DAP, Artecta, Showgear and Wentex can be found all over the world: from cosy café to big festival, from restaurant to museum. Join our vibrant team where innovation and excitement go hand in hand!

To strengthen our Manuals department, we are looking for a Technical Writer.

 

Here's what you'll do:

As a Technical Writer, you'll be the go-to expert for crafting, writing, and illustrating user manuals for our cutting-edge products. All content is developed in-house, and with new products regularly joining our lineup, your user manuals will be a crucial part of each product launch. You'll work closely with different departments to gather all the vital info you need and turn it into clear, user-friendly manuals. You'll make sure our manuals are top-notch and regularly updated, and you'll get to showcase your skills in English while helping translate into Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Your mission:

  • Team up with product managers and experts to gather and validate technical info
  • Create clear, user-friendly instructions and illustrations for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Keep our user manuals up-to-date with the latest product changes
  • Stick to and enhance our style guidelines to ensure our manuals are accurate and consistent

 

Who are we looking for?
We need a detail-oriented, organised individual who:

  • Holds a relevant secondary vocational education degree or has equivalent work experience
  • Has relevant experience in developing manuals and technical documentation
  • Has an excellent command of the English language (experience with Simplified Technical English is mandatory)
  • Has a working knowledge of Dutch
  • Pays close attention to detail and has excellent grammar and consistency
  • Can structure information clearly with text and images
  • Has experience with authoring tools (preferably Author-IT), CCMS, and topic-based authoring
  • Has experience with vector graphics software (like CorelDraw or similar)
  • Has technical knowledge or a keen interest in technical products
  • Can work solo or as part of a team
  • Knows German, Italian, French, and/or Spanish (bonus points!)
  • Loves the entertainment industry (bonus points!)

 

What we offer:

Joining the Highlite crew comes with awesome perks and benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary that will grow with your talent
  • An excellent pension plan to secure your future
  • Flexibility to balance work and personal life
  • A friendly, fun-loving team that values creativity and collaboration
  • Cool perks like discounted eyewear, a fitness programme, fresh fruit at work, and epic team events twice a year!

Are you ready to join us in lighting up the world? Send us a message with your cover letter, portfolio and CV to [email protected] and together we'll make the stars shine!

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