Creative Technologist – Design, Tech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Work closely with creative directors, designers, strategists, and other team members to conceptualize and prototype innovative technology-driven advertising solutions.

• Actively identify and address gaps across departments by observing creative workflows, recognizing issues that may not have been expressed, and educating teams on available technical solutions.

• Take the initiative to pinpoint technical team limitations and convert them into actionable insights for the creative team, ensuring smooth project delivery.

• Stay informed about new technology trends and evaluate their relevance to our advertising goals, ensuring our strategies lead the industry standards.

• Conduct research and development to investigate new platforms, software, and tools that enhance our creative capabilities and achieve outstanding results for clients.

• Manage the technical implementation of projects, ensuring that all deliverables meet quality benchmarks and are completed within set timelines and budgets.

• Offer mentorship and support to junior technologists and technical teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and ongoing learning.

• Collaborate with account teams to present technical concepts and solutions to clients, clearly articulating complex ideas in an engaging manner.

• Ensure that all technological solutions are scalable and future-ready, with a significant focus on user experience and accessibility.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that may emerge throughout project lifecycles.

• Collaborate with teams to help outline existing and proposed processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in production across Print and Digital media types.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Digital Media, Interaction Design, or a related discipline; a master's degree is an advantage.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Creative Technologist or in a comparable role within the advertising, marketing, or digital media sectors.

• Strong expertise in Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and platforms such as AI, machine learning, IoT, etc.

• A self-motivated mindset with a demonstrated ability to take initiative—going beyond merely executing briefs to proactively suggesting technological innovations.

• An impressive portfolio that showcases previous projects illustrating your capability to blend creativity with technology.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a knack for thinking creatively.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in digital experiences.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge creative and technical languages to align diverse stakeholders.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Brandtech+ is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are empowered to realize their full potential.

• All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.