Creative Technologist

000600 - Consultants United States


Description

This is a short-term position; 1099 is preferred, but W-2 may be considered for the right candidate.

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The Events team brings the magic of cloud technology to life through physical and digital experiences that make the brand tangible, human, and shareable. You will be working on some of the highest-profile moments, spanning live events, pre-recorded content, digital, and experiential initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply production expertise to creative challenges at scale, working with cross-functional teams to craft delightful, one-of-a-kind events and experiences that drive impact.
Role Description:
As a Creative Technologist, you will be pushing technical and creative boundaries. You’ll bring curiosity and a passion for guiding experiences and communication through code. Your responsibilities will include implementing machine learning into products, developing interactive interfaces, front-ends, visualizations, physical prototypes, native applications, and web-based products — including server-side implementation.
You will collaborate with a team of designers, writers, filmmakers, programmers, and creative tinkerers. As the technical representative of the Demos & Experiments team, you will also help manage relationships with external agencies and coordinate internally with engineers and researchers.
Responsibilities:
Key Objectives & Deliverables Per Program: 
  • Lead the conceptualization and design of AI experiences:  Develop new ideas and applications, from prototype to launch, using the Demos & Experiments methodologies based on the latest research and technologies.
  • Create prototypes:  Work independently and collaborate with a small team of technologists, engineers, designers, and producers, while synthesizing feedback from partners and stakeholders to prototype ambitious demos or experiences.  
  • Act as a technical leader in the production of Demos & Experiments projects:  Represent the voice of the user, and advocate for the best practices in terms of system architecture, privacy, security, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams:  Work with machine learning models, implement them into projects, and learn new technology and platforms.  Experiment with various internal and external APIs and libraries.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum: 
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
    • 7+ years of experience with coding or machine learning.
    • Experience with multiple languages and technologies (e.g. JavaScript, HTML5, C++, Python, Java, Go).
    • Experience designing architectures for AI applications.
  • Preferred: 
    • Knowledge of UI/UX best practices.
    • Familiarity with App Engine development, with an interest in hardware hacking, tangible interfaces, and experimental UI.
    • Ability to grow in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects in a start-up atmosphere. 
    • Ability to take initiative with an interest in gadgets, inventions, and leaps in technology.
Who thrives with us
  • People who want to learn, but are self-motivated in learning from their projects.
  • People who enjoy the really hard problems.
  • People who enjoy having too much vs. too little to do.
  • People who like creating from nothing (We are still building out processes that will support our continued rapid growth).
  • People who understand how to build and maintain relationships with their coworkers and their clients.
  • People who like making others successful and understand the value of that as much as making themselves successful.
  • People who leave their ego at home and really enjoy working with other brilliant people.
  • People who not only can thrive in ambiguity but prefer informing frameworks and structures themselves
About Marvel Marketers

 

Marvel Marketers (www.marvelmarketers.com) is a global Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, Experience Management, and ABM Consultancy.  Our clients are sophisticated so we only hire the best to keep up and add value along the entire Digital Marketing Maturity Curve. We also partner strategically on custom digital marketing roles to help support all areas of our client's Digital Marketing Strategy.
As we continue to grow and expand our service offerings, we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team. If you applied for a previous role, apply again! Our needs continuously change and evolve.