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Freeman Company · 15 hours ago

Creative Technologist

Michigan - Detroit

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Freeman Company is a leading global brand experience agency specializing in award-winning experiences. The Creative Technologist will work with design and production teams to create interactive experiences that connect audiences with brands at live events, focusing on technical requirements and solution building.

Event ManagementEvents

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build fully functional, exhibit-grade physical computing activations

Support internal fabrication shops to integrate technology into larger structures

Work with creatives, fabricators, and external developers to align technical requirements, validate integration, and ensure seamless delivery

Participate in shop tests to validate technical functionality; support on-site setup and installation to ensure successful deployment of interactive experiences

Participate in internal research and development efforts to explore and prototype new technologies

Establish test plans and QA processes to ensure stability, usability, and performance across hardware and software deployments

Thoroughly document demos and installations to support future shows and technical maintenance

Qualification

Low voltage electronicsMicrocontrollersPrototypingDesign toolsFront end web technologiesNetworking conceptsCommunication skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

Bachelor's degree Interactive Media, Industrial Design, Computer Science, plus 2-4 years equivalent practical experience

Strong grasp of low voltage electronics and microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Lighting, sensors, etc)

Experience with prototyping and digital fabrication

Experience with design tools and CAD (e.g. Adobe suite, Solidworks)

Experience working with design and production teams from across an organization

Ability to read and create technical drawings, basic wiring diagrams, and system architecture documentation

Some experience with front end web technologies and real-time graphics frameworks. (e.g. Javascript, Unity, TouchDesigner, p5.js, etc.)

Familiarity with networking concepts, including OSC, MQTT, WebSockets, UDP/TCP, DMX/Art-Net, etc

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Comfort working on-site at events and in fabrication shops, sometimes under tight timelines

Strong problem-solving ability in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company

Freeman Company

Glassdoor3.9

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era.

Founded in 1927

Dallas, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.freeman.com/

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