OLIVER+

Creative Technologist – Design, Tech

OLIVER+

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Tech Stack

IoT

About the role

  • Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, strategists, and other team members to conceptualize and prototype advanced technology-driven advertising solutions.
  • Proactively identify and bridge gaps between departments; observing creative workflows to identify struggles they may not have voiced and educating them on existing technical solutions.
  • Take initiative in identifying technical team constraints and translating them into actionable insights for the creative team to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Identify new technology trends and assess their applicability to our advertising objectives, ensuring our strategies remain at the forefront of industry practices.
  • Conduct research and development to explore new platforms, software, and tools that enhance our creative capabilities and deliver superior results for clients.
  • Oversee the technical execution of projects, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and are completed within deadlines and budgets.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior technologists and technical teams, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Partner with account teams to present technical concepts and solutions to clients, articulating complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Ensure all technological solutions are scalable and future-proof, with a strong emphasis on user experience and accessibility.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any technical challenges that may arise during project lifecycles.
  • Working with teams to help map out current and proposed processes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience (5+ years) working in production on Print and Digital media types.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Digital Media, Interaction Design, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) as a Creative Technologist or in a similar role within the advertising, marketing, or digital media industries.
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Experience with emerging technologies and platforms such as AI, machine learning, IoT, etc.
  • A self-starter mindset with a proven track record of taking initiative—moving beyond "executing a brief" to proactively proposing technological interventions.
  • An impressive portfolio showcasing past projects that highlight your ability to merge creativity with technology.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in digital experiences.
  • Exceptional communication and "translation" skills, with the ability to navigate both creative and technical languages to align diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
  • Be Ambitious to succeed
  • Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
  • Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
  • Be always learning and listening to understand
  • Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
  • Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Adobe IndesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAImachine learningIoTuser-centered designdigital media productionprototypingtechnical execution
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentorshipinitiativecreativityadaptabilityproject managementtranslating technical conceptscontinuous learning
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in Digital MediaBachelor's degree in Interaction DesignMaster's degree (preferred)