Senior Creative Technologist
About The Position
The Senior Creative Technologist, Front-End/Creative Engineering is responsible for leading the development, architecture, and delivery of digital experiences, interactive microsites, and creative technology prototypes for OUTFRONT XLabs. This role combines advanced front-end engineering expertise with emerging technology exploration, including generative and agentive AI, data-driven content, and web-based interactive visualizations. The Senior Creative Technologist will provide technical leadership, guide junior team members, and contribute to the evolution of XLabs’ development frameworks and workflows.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years' experience in front-end development or creative technology roles, preferably within agency, studio, or production environments.
- Advanced proficiency with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
- Experience deploying and managing applications on Vercel, including edge functions and serverless APIs.
- Strong working knowledge of Postgres/Neon, server-side integrations, and headless CMS platforms (Payload, Sanity, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in developing interactive or animated web experiences using Three.js, WebGL, D3.js, GSAP, or related technologies.
- Familiarity with integrating or operationalizing AI/ML, generative media models, or automation workflows.
- Strong understanding of software development best practices, including Git/GitHub workflows, testing, and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently and operate both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, architecture, and delivery of digital microsites, prototypes, and interactive experiences utilizing a modern stack including Next.js, Vercel, Neon/Postgres, and Payload CMS.
- Collaborate with XLabs Design, Content, and Dynamic teams to translate creative concepts and functional requirements into scalable technical implementations.
- Drive research and development initiatives involving generative AI, agentive AI workflows, real-time data integrations, and emerging web technologies.
- Develop advanced interactions, animations, and 3D or WebGL-based visual elements using tools such as Three.js, GSAP, D3.js, and related libraries.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code review support to junior technologists.
- Oversee project planning, technical scoping, task delegation, and cross-team coordination for assigned initiatives.
- Conduct comprehensive testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure quality, performance, and accessibility standards are met.
- Maintain documentation of development processes, architectural decisions, and version histories.
- Participate in regular evaluations of workflows, recommending improvements to enhance development efficiency and technical capabilities.
- Support operational and lab-based testing for digital OOH deployments and prototyping environments.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
- HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
- Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
