Position Summary
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
We are seeking a highly skilled Creative Technologist to join our global Technology team. This role combines technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and design engineering to deliver innovative solutions for our clients’ complex production challenges.
Sitting within the Technology organization and playing a key role in our skunkworks innovation lab, the Creative Technologist will explore new technologies, prototype bold ideas, and help bring them into real-world production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical production and a passion for experimenting with AI, automation, and emerging media to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and creative output.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with clients to identify and analyze complex production problems.
* Develop and implement technical solutions to streamline production processes.
* Lead R&D and prototyping projects, testing new workflows, tools, and creative applications.
* Work closely with creative, production, and engineering teams to design and implement solutions that can scale across client programs.
* Conduct detailed discovery sessions with account teams and clients to define project scope, requirements, and opportunities for innovation.
* Stay current on market trends and emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, automation, real-time production, and 3D applications.
* Translate creative concepts into working prototypes, bridging the gap between vision and execution.
* Support implementation by guiding clients and teams through pilots and deployment of new solutions.
* Provide technical guidance throughout the production process, helping improve team speed, efficiency, and effectiveness.
* Share insights and learnings across Tag’s technology org to contribute to a broader innovation roadmap.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in creative technology, technical production, or R&D roles.
* Strong mix of technical and creative skills, able to prototype ideas using both production tools and code.
* In-depth knowledge of current production technologies and workflows.
* Familiarity with AI and automation in creative production, with a strong interest in experimenting with new tools.
* Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with clients and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience in scoping projects, gathering requirements, and delivering pilots.
* Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across creative, technical, and client-facing teams.
Desired Skills
* Hands-on experience with production software and creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
* Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python).
* Understanding of UX/UI design principles and rapid prototyping.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies.
* Experience in client-facing roles, presenting and implementing new ideas.
* Exposure to emerging technologies such as AR/VR, 3D, or generative design.
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