Job Description

About wonderMakr:

At wonderMakr, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of creative technology to deliver unforgettable experiences. Our core values are Curiosity, Perseverance, Respect, Inventiveness, Transparency, and Collaboration. We foster an open and dynamic work environment where experimentation is encouraged, and failure is seen as a stepping stone to success. We are looking for self-starters who are constantly seeking ways to elevate our work and improve our efficiency.

About the Role:

As a Creative Technologist on our Creative Technology & Integration team, you will be a driving force in exploring and implementing innovative technologies to create engaging brand and user experiences. Your expertise will primarily be focused on experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and the sports and entertainment industries, but may extend to other related fields. You will be a key player in transforming creative concepts into tangible, interactive realities. You will be a key member of an entrepreneurial structure where everyone is empowered to contribute to the company's success. You will also be part of a dedicated team that includes multi-disciplinary creative technologists, full stack developers and creative visionaries who collaborate and inspire each other to be better than the day before.

Responsibilities:

• Innovation and Research: Research emerging technologies, such as AI, AR/VR, robotics and identify opportunities to integrate them into experiential marketing and consumer experience projects. Collaborate with the leadership team to evaluate potential product lines and technology solutions.
• Prototyping and Development: Develop interactive prototypes, demos, and experiments using various systems, APIs, and emerging technologies to showcase potential brand and user experiences. Examples include interactive games with custom physical controls and projection mapping installations that respond to audience movement.
• Technical Leadership: Represent and embody the technical expertise of the wonderMakr team, fostering positive relationships with external suppliers and clients.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with Creative Directors, Copywriters, UI/UX Designers, Visual Designers, Videographers, Project Managers, Developers, and other internal/external teams to execute digital and cross-channel projects.
• Mentorship and Culture: Inspire a culture of excellence in the creative application of technology within advertising, marketing and other related industries. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Deliverables Management: Take ownership and accountability of your projects, managing them from concept to completion along with the Production Management team. Define project requirements, intended approach and constraints and proactively manage resources, potential risks, budgets and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Client Engagement: Understand client marketing strategies, insights and goals and proactively develop technology-driven solutions to meet or exceed their needs. Educate internal stakeholders and clients on the creative technology design process, methods, concepts, and technical direction. Instill confidence at every milestone.
• Technical Execution: Ensure all projects are completed to the highest standards of reliability, aesthetics, usability, and functionality. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code with minimal bugs and errors.
• Ownership and Accountability: Take ownership of assigned project components, seeing them through from concept to completion. Make it work or make it right.

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
• Proficient in coding languages such as Python, JavaScript, C/C++ to create robust and scalable applications.
• Hands-on experience building interactive installations using TouchDesigner as a primary tool.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles to design and implement hardware integrations.
• Able to use digital fabrication tools to prototype and build physical components, enhancing the overall user experience.
• A track record of utilizing technology to deliver impactful, functional and bullet-proof experiences
• Knowledge of AV, AR/VR and AI considered a plus.
• Creative and Making Skills:
• Demonstrated passion for using technology to drive creative solutions.
• A background in making (e.g., general fabrication, woodworking, model making, prototyping, craft skills).
• Ability to execute general fabrication tasks in a shop environment, with a good understanding of various power and hand tools.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and educate clients.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently, taking initiative to drive projects forward.
• Ability to travel as project work requires
• Industry Knowledge:
• Passion for emerging technologies, digital trends, and the experiential marketing landscape.

Career Growth:

At wonderMakr, your career path is in your hands. We encourage you to pursue your specific technology interests and will support your professional development through continuing education opportunities and hands-on experience to help you become proficient in your chosen areas.

Benefits:

We provide a comprehensive employee benefits package, additional time off where project responsibilities don’t interfere, in the form of wonderMakr Days, and strong operational support - as there is an understanding that the nature of our industry may require working outside of typical business hours.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter. A portfolio or examples of past work are highly encouraged.