Creative Technologist

Company: Doner
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Doner. The agency where Main Street brands come to compete in the modern marketplace and where modern brands come to connect with everyday Americans.

Since 1937, Doner has been the builder of storied, iconic brands. With the appointment of new leadership, the reimagined Doner has bench-strength above and beyond what its seen in recent years. With a new leadership team and a slew of new business wins like Travelocity, T.Rowe Price and a number of Johnson & Johnson brands comes a newly defined story, which modernizes the company's rich heritage. Doner is an agency comprised of equal parts magic and machine. A company delivering a 'modern main street' approach to the 21st century business, cultural and media landscape.

Creativity. First. Foremost. Forever. Through generosity, badassery, nimbility, togetherness and joy, we build brand courage.

The Role

We're searching for a talented Creative Technologist to join Doner's innovative Design team.
This person will work closely with the EVP of Design as well as the Strategy and Creative Departments to develop technology-driven design solutions for Doner's clients. These solutions can include programming, WebGL, AR, VR, XR, the metaverse, AI, and digital currencies.

Candidates should have extensive coding knowledge, have a pulse on cutting-edge software and technology, and be driven to pursue and sell new technology experiences. This person should live with one foot in the metaverse and can effectively communicate to clients how they can benefit from this new frontier.

Creative Technologist/Digital Designer Skills

- Tireless passion for creating world-class design experiences
- Strong vision for telling compelling stories using motion and technology
- Skilled in CGI, Unity, and WebGL
- Knowledge of UI and UX best practices
- Avid follower of latest trends in digital currencies and the metaverse
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Can manage projects using efficient digital processes
- Able to create simple, elegant solutions from complicated problems
- Relentless passion for selling work to clients on time and in budget

Creative Technologist/Digital Designer Requirements

-Bachelor's degree in design technology or computer science, or equivalent experience.
-Proficiency or knowledge in industry tools including JavaScript, WebGL, Unity, OpenJS, Three.js, D3.js WebAR, AR.js, HTML5, Canvas, XD, Sketch, Figma, C4D, Blender, UnReal, Maya.

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