Creative Technologist (PRELOADED)

LTG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A BAFTA-winning games studio is seeking a versatile Creative Technologist to join their team in London. This hybrid role involves collaborating with design and development teams to create interactive experiences, prototypes, and solutions. Candidates should have strong programming skills, experience with AR/VR technologies, and a solid portfolio demonstrating innovative projects. The role requires on-site presence at least two days a week. Ideal candidates will possess excellent problem-solving and communication abilities, contributing to a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Creative Technologist or similar.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers.
• Create prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Research and prototype new techniques.
• Develop interactive installations.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Strong programming skills

Communication and collaboration

Technical issue diagnosis

Tools

C#

Python

Typescript

Blender

Maya

Job description

Permanent : (Hybrid)

Overview

We’re seeking a versatile Creative Technologist to join our team. In this role you will be working closely with our design and development teams translating creative concepts into interactive experiences. You will build prototypes, tools and solutions that bring our creative visions to life.

Due to the unique nature of this role there is a requirement on‑site at least 2 days a week at our London Studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, designers and programmers to develop innovative solutions for our creative projects.
• Create prototypes and proof of concepts (POC) using a wide range of technologies and platforms.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to the projects you work on.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during POC and production.
• Document the development process and be comfortable presenting your ideas.
• Research and prototype new techniques and technologies to push the boundaries of our technical ability.
• Develop and implement interactive installations, experiences or applications.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Creative Technologist, Technical Artist or a similar hybrid role that demonstrates both creative and technical understanding.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C#, C, Python, Typescript or similar languages.
• Experience with AR / VR technologies, physical computing or interactive installations.
• Experience with generative AI pipelines (e.g. ComfyUI), Pytorch and advanced prompt engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Comfortable working within an R&D / prototyping environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating the intersection of creative and technical skills. We want to see creative prototypes, interactive experiences, custom tools that demonstrate your problem‑solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with emerging technologies across multiple platforms such as mobile, XR, Web.
• TouchDesigner experience.
• Rigging experience in Autodesk Maya, Blender or other DCC tools.
• The ability to write shaders in CG / HLSL as well as work in node‑based editors.
• Experience with industry‑standard 3D software such as Maya, Blender, Houdini or Substance Painter.

About PRELOADED

We are a BAFTA‑winning games studio inventing new ways to play for everyone. We harness the power of play to create the experiences of tomorrow.

Founded in 2000, PRELOADED believes that play in all contexts and for all audiences has the potential to impact our world positively. As a cross‑disciplinary team of artists, designers, play specialists and creative technologists we are united by this shared mission – what we call Play with Purpose.

Together we craft a diverse range of playful experiences. We help organisations, brands and institutions engage next‑generation audiences and collaborate with technology platforms to imagine the future of play.

Learn more about the studio here : https://www.preloaded.com

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1