Creative Technologist

Creative Technologist

Monks is seeking a Creative Technologist to bridge creative vision and technical execution. This role involves prototyping, building, and delivering innovative digital experiences across interactive installations, web platforms, AI‑driven campaigns, and emerging tech explorations.

We want you to be fluent in storytelling and technology, able to brainstorm with creatives and speak code with developers.

Job Details

• Time frame: Temporary role until December 20, 2025, with possibility of extension.
• Schedule: Eastern Time Zone (ET).
• Compensation: CAD 119/hour.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative, design, and production teams to conceptualize and prototype interactive ideas.
• Translate creative concepts into functional prototypes using technologies such as ComfyUI, WebGL, Unity, Unreal, Three.js, and generative AI tools.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, spatial computing, real‑time rendering, computer vision, voice interaction, etc.).
• Collaborate with developers to ensure creative fidelity and feasibility throughout the production process.
• Participate in pitches and client presentations, translating technical possibilities into inspiring creative language.
• Maintain awareness of trends in digital media, creative technology, and interactive design.
• Build internal tools, frameworks, or reusable components that accelerate creative experimentation.
• Help guide creative teams on the practical potential and constraints of technology choices.

The Essentials (Requirements)

• 5+ years of experience in creative technology, interactive development, or digital innovation.
• Strong prototyping and coding skills (JavaScript, Python, C#, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience with real‑time engines (Unity, Unreal) or web frameworks (Three.js, React, WebXR).
• Familiarity with AI creative tools (ComfyUI, OpenAI, Runway, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.).
• Strong understanding of UX principles and experience design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — both technical and conceptual.
• Comfort working in multidisciplinary teams and translating between creative and engineering mindsets.
• A strong portfolio of innovative digital or interactive work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with sensors, hardware integration, or IoT.
• Experience in generative art, data visualization, or creative coding environments (Processing, p5.js, TouchDesigner).
• Understanding of 3D workflows (Blender, Houdini, Cinema4D).
• Background in advertising, experiential design, or digital production.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission.

Monks is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We will remove barriers to accessibility and comply with local accessibility laws.

What We Offer

Hourly rate: CAD $119/hour.

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, specializing in marketing and technology services that accelerate business possibilities. Monks has been recognized as a leading digital and AI agency, winning several awards and being named a top creative company.