Associate Creative Technologist

Circa - IPG DXTRA•St. Louis, MO

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

Momentum is looking for a confident and eager associate creative technologist to join our team. We need an agile & tech-focused person who enjoys a wide variety of fun & exciting projects. In this role, you'll be growing with a great team and handling a plethora of experiences for our clients. A love for using technology to create unforgettable experiences is a must. Momentum's Creative Technologists play a central role in the conception, creation, testing, and activation of the agency's work. You will frame problems, identify opportunities, take part in brainstorming and work sessions. You will inspire invention, and present thoughtful ideas with some of the world’s most talented people — for the world’s most respected brands. And you’ll build spectacular stuff, too! The Associate Creative Technologist combines a desire to figure things out with a love of working with talented teams. Our team is central to everything we do that involves technology. It starts with concepting, rapid prototyping, and collaborating with clients & partners. Then, our team conducts boots-on-the-ground testing and support during some of the most exciting events in the world. Momentum devotes itself to innovation. Joining the Creative Technology team means working with the most exciting technologies available. From mixed reality to artificial intelligence, game frameworks, and app & web development. A love for using technology to create unforgettable experiences is a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
1+ years in related fields (agency experience a plus)
Web development experience (HTML & CSS, etc. are a plus)
Basic understanding of computer networking
Hardware familiarity regarding computer components and peripherals

Nice To Haves

Lens Studio, Spark AR, 8th Wall, and AR work
QA workflows
IT background
Familiarity with Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

Have technical skills and soft skills in equal measure - to communicate, inspire and work as a team
Dedicate themselves to learning about current industry trends and emerging technology
Approach challenges with both vision and pragmatism
Believe in partnership - especially with tech/integrated producers
Think on their feet, collaborate, and drive projects forward
Help define appropriate technology stacks from top to bottom, knowing which tools are right for the job. Most of all, you must be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands on the code.
Provide rapid tech outlooks, solutions, and recommendations. Contribute deep technology-focused research, practical applications and solutions, internal and external development team oversight, and collaboration with both agency and client partners.
Master the art of communicating in a way that non-technologists understand and can help get the larger team where they need to be – fast. Prove or disprove concepts, while communicating in a way that is kind, clear, and confident.
Manage QA once a concept is locked and experience functions are solidified. Apply hands-on testing plans throughout each step-in production. From development, to deployment, to the live event.
Create technical documentation including data flows, user journeys, technical requirements, testing plans, etc.
Communicate and articulate ideas to get internal teams and clients excited about the work.
Travel is included. Most importantly, setting up and supporting the work in the field, and bringing concepts to life.
Supporting Momentum’s Values
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Time Well Taken (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
Hybrid Work model – ability to work from home or in office
Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
No meeting Fridays
Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Short- and Long-term disability
401(K) with company match
EAP – Employee Assistance Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Work from Home stipend
Referral bonuses
Training and development opportunities
Flexible Spending Account
Health Saving Accounts