Remote Adobe FrameMaker Technical Writer

Description

Remote Adobe FrameMaker Technical Writer

Annual Salary: $111,000

Introduction

Redefine how people use technology—all from your workspace. As a Remote Adobe FrameMaker Technical Writer, you’ll take on the challenge of turning complicated product details into helpful guides that make life easier for everyone. This fully remote role is ideal for someone who excels at making sense of complex systems and enjoys collaborating with a diverse digital team. Here, you’ll use your curiosity and communication skills to give users the clear instructions they need to succeed.

Why Your Work Matters

Strong, readable technical content can transform how products are used and understood. Your ability to turn complex information into step-by-step instructions will help users feel confident, support smooth product launches, and lower support requests. In this position, you’re not just a writer—you’re a problem-solver who makes it easier for teams and customers to connect with technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Write and update user guides, quick-start documents, and release information using Adobe FrameMaker.
  • Work closely with product engineers, designers, and team specialists to collect details, ask the right questions, and capture every critical piece of information.
  • Translate technical features and processes into clear, accessible guides for different skill levels.
  • Share ideas with UX teams to match your writing with visual layouts
  • Regularly review, revise, and improve content based on product changes and feedback from users
  • Use document templates and structure to keep materials consistent and easy to follow
  • Check every piece for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with standards
  • Offer constructive feedback during team reviews and suggest improvements to writing processes
  • Stay organized while handling multiple writing projects and shifting deadlines

What the Work Environment Looks Like

  • Work entirely from home with a flexible schedule that puts you in control
  • Connect and collaborate with remote teammates from different backgrounds and locations
  • Be part of a culture where learning, mentorship, and sharing ideas are part of daily work
  • Use modern project management and communication platforms to stay in sync
  • Access ongoing training and professional growth opportunities

Tools and Technology

  • Daily work in Adobe FrameMaker, using advanced functions for document structure and style
  • Use of content management platforms like Confluence, Git, or SharePoint to organize and version documents
  • Sometimes, I create or edit simple graphics using tools like Snagit or Adobe Illustrator.
  • Knowledge of markup languages like XML or DITA helps create reusable content.
  • Experience with online team tools (Slack, Teams, Trello, Asana) keeps everyone connected.
  • Familiarity with Agile projects and software updates is a bonus

What We Value

  • Proven experience preparing clear, accurate documentation for software or tech platforms
  • Ability to break down technical ideas and make them understandable
  • Strong skills in Adobe FrameMaker and document structure
  • Excellent English writing and editing skills
  • Careful attention to details—double-checking facts, catching errors, and polishing language
  • Comfort working on your own, adjusting to feedback and new priorities
  • Team experience in remote settings
  • A degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a similar field is an advantage.

What Makes You a Good Fit

  • You care about helping others use technology with confidence
  • You’re always curious—willing to ask questions and learn about new tools
  • Staying organized and focused on multiple tasks comes naturally to you
  • You speak up when things are unclear, and you push for clarity in every project
  • You value brief, direct writing over jargon and fluff

Your Impact

Every clear page you create helps users get the most out of their software, reduces confusion, and lowers the number of support tickets. Your work gives people answers right when they need them, and your well-written guides support smooth onboarding and ongoing learning. Internally, your documents save teams time, improve project handovers, and support updates and releases. You’ll be seen as a reliable guide who connects people to information in practical, meaningful ways.

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive remote salary with regular feedback and opportunities for growth
  • Set your hours for the work-life balance you want
  • Access to top writing tools, training, and industry resources
  • Be part of a friendly team of documentation pros
  • Opportunity to work on large, interesting projects that make a real difference

Growth and Next Steps

  • Expand your skills with new authoring tools and strategies
  • Move toward leadership in documentation, editing, or process management
  • Help shape best practices in content, structure, and user experience
  • Join a global network of tech writers and learn from industry leaders

How to Join

If you want your writing to help people worldwide and you enjoy making the complicated simple, we’d like to hear from you. Bring your passion for clarity, detail, and technology to a team that values every voice. Apply today and help us set a new standard for remote documentation.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. What does day-to-day work involve for a Remote Adobe FrameMaker Technical Writer?

Your days are spent turning technical product information into user-friendly guides, quick-start documents, and release notes using Adobe FrameMaker. You’ll research features, ask experts the right questions, and organize details into explicit, structured content. Each day offers a mix of writing, editing, and collaborating remotely with engineers, designers, and other writers—plus the satisfaction of making complicated topics accessible for everyone.

2. How does this role help users and impact the business?

Your guides are more than instructions—they’re a bridge between complex technology and real-world users. By making information easy to follow, you help customers derive more value from products, reduce confusion, and decrease the number of support requests. Internally, your clear documentation streamlines training and smooths out product launches, making you a trusted partner to both technical and non-technical teams.

3. What are some of the unique challenges and rewards of working remotely in this position?

One challenge is managing multiple writing projects across shifting priorities and deadlines, all while staying organized in your own workspace. The reward is the flexibility to create your ideal work environment, connect with a global team, and see the direct results of your work when users succeed. The supportive, feedback-driven culture means you’re always learning and never working in isolation.

4. How does this role support your growth as a technical writer?

Professional development is at the forefront here. You’ll have access to advanced authoring tools, training sessions, and mentorship from experienced writers. Opportunities abound to learn new markup languages, contribute to documentation strategy, and even step into process improvement or leadership roles. Your curiosity and drive to improve are genuinely valued.

5. What makes the remote team culture stand out?

This team thrives on open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. You’ll join regular virtual check-ins, share tips and feedback, and celebrate milestones together—no matter where you’re located. There’s a strong focus on knowledge sharing, mentoring, and creating documentation that genuinely helps people, while allowing you to manage your schedule in a way that suits your life and workflow best.