Job: Northern Block seeking full time Font Developer in EU (remote work)

Dave Crossland

http://www.thenorthernblock.co.uk/font-developer

Font Developer

Introduction

The Northern Block is looking for a font developer to work remotely and liaise with our team in our Newcastle office. The developer should have a minimum of 2 year's experience in font design, computer programming and hinting. Candidates should be open to learning a wider level of skills in the font industry, whilst looking to excel in their specialist field of font development. The successful applicant will work on an exciting range of projects that will help to improve our font library and further establish our client base. The font developer should demonstrate a track record of producing high-quality work across a variety of typeface design projects either working individually or in collaboration with our team.

Job Description

The role includes the expansion of both existing and future fonts for our library as well as working on a variety of custom typeface design projects from a growing client base. Working remotely unassisted and collaboratively within our team you will make a key contribution to the future success of our products and services.
Ideally the candidate has experience in font development, design, computer programming, and hinting. A more in-depth knowledge of non-latin characters and web font formats would be an advantage. You will be capable of working with people who possess a wide range of expertise in design to deliver final fonts to our library, font distributors, and clients. In addition to this, you will need a strong portfolio showcasing your typeface development work.

The role includes the expansion of both existing and future fonts for our library as well as working on a variety of custom typeface design projects from a growing client base. Working remotely unassisted and collaboratively within our team you will make a key contribution to the future success of our products and services.
Ideally the candidate has experience in font development, design, computer programming, and hinting. A more in-depth knowledge of non-latin characters and web font formats would be an advantage. You will be capable of working with people who possess a wide range of expertise in design to deliver final fonts to our library, font distributors, and clients. In addition to this, you will need a strong portfolio showcasing your typeface development work.
 
Criteria

You must have:

Typeface design/ font technician experience.

Ability to critique the work of others and be open for feedback.

Ideally a degree in Graphic Design, Type Design or Computer Programming.

A strong portfolio demonstrating your capabilities and past experience.

A collaborative and flexible approach to your work, capable of working in a team environment.

Fluency in FontLabs but preferably Glyphs, written and spoken English.

Additional Information

In line with UK employment law, The Northern Block are currently only considering applications from those who have the right to work in the EU.

Apply

Please send an email to: info@thenorthernblock.co.uk with a brief introductory letter why you would make a good font developer for The Northern Block. Also include your current CV, 3 best pieces of work in PDF format and your current salary expectations.