Production Assistant

Firsthand Technology Inc. (formerly Imprint Interactive) is a small-but-growing company in Seattle, Washington. We specialize in creating 3D Serious Games and Virtual Reality simulations for education, research and medical/therapeutic applications. Our list of recent projects includes Virtual Reality simulations to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Iraq War Vets, VR games used for pain control for children in burn centers, and an exhibit for the Smithsonian’s Design Life Now exhibition. As a company, we are dedicated to the idea that people and not machines should be the design focus in technological systems. Our work is research-driven and performed in collaboration with other great minds in Art, Science, and Design whenever possible.

Firsthand is looking for a smart, tech-savvy and versatile assistant to perform a wide range of tasks in support of projects including the development of a 3D multiplayer game that will be the centerpiece of an NIH-funded exhibit for science centers. An ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys the challenge of doing something different every day and approaches these tasks, from the ridiculous to the sublime, with creativity and enthusiasm. This is an opportunity to work with great brains on great projects that will help make the world a better place!

Production's Assistant's Work Will Include:

• Website development and maintenance.
• Video and audio recording and editing.
• Photoshop image tweaking and batch processing.
• Digital file transfers and format conversion.
• General office tasks and doing whatever else needs to be done.
• Throwing the big switch that brings the monster to life.

Requirements:

• A BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent HTML and CSS skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Capability to rapidly gain a functional skill-level with new software and systems.
• The ability to take direction, take initiative, and a good intuition for which is appropriate in any given circumstance.

Pluses:

• Strong Photoshop skills.
• Video production/editing experience.
• 3D graphics experience.
• Computer hardware configuration experience.
• Experience with computer networking.
• A computer game enthusiast.

This is a 3-month full-time position with the potential to grow into a permanent position with benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter to techjobs09 at firsthand dot com. Principals only. Please do not contact us about other services, products or commercial interests.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE