Senior Creative Tech Engineer: AI, Real-Time 3D & Prototyping

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Creative Technology Engineer who sits at the intersection of code, design, and interaction. You will prototype, scale interactive experiences, and collaborate with Creative Directors and clients to turn concepts into production-ready systems.

The role champions next-generation tools, including Generative AI and real-time 3D, with mentorship of junior developers and establishment of technical best practices in a Hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally within a creative agency, production house, or design-led tech company.
• Mastery of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js) alongside robust back-end capabilities (Node.js, Python).
• Hands-on experience with real-time graphics and interaction libraries such as WebGL, Three.js, Unity, Unreal Engine, or TouchDesigner.
• Practical experience constructing agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and integrating AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) into production.
• Proficiency in standing up lightweight cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure), managing APIs, and utilizing databases.
• Fluency in translating assets from design tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite into active code systems.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Prototyping & R&D:Design, build, and iterate on highly polished proofs-of-concept (front-end and back-end) within short, agile cycles to validate creative ideas.
• System Architecture & Scaling:Transition successful prototypes into robust, production-ready applications, automation pipelines, or experiential installations.
• AI & Emerging Tech Integration:Build and deploy workflows utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, custom ComfyUI nodes, vector databases, and real-time 3D environments.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:Act as the primary technical translator between Creative Directors, UX/UI designers, brand strategists, and clients.
• Technical Leadership & Pitching:Attend client workshops and pitches to demonstrate prototypes, evaluate technical feasibility, and mitigate engineering risks early.
• Mentorship:Line-manage and mentor mid-level and junior developers, running code reviews and fostering an environment of technical curiosity.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Python

WebGL

Three.js

Unity

Unreal Engine

TouchDesigner

Generative AI tooling

AWS

GCP/Azure

Figma/Adobe Suite

Tools

WebGL

Three.js

Unity

Unreal Engine

TouchDesigner

Claude Code

Cursor

ComfyUI

AWS

GCP/Azure

Job description

WPP in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Creative Technology Engineer who sits at the intersection of code, design, and interaction. You will prototype, scale interactive experiences, and collaborate with Creative Directors and clients to turn concepts into production-ready systems.

The role champions next-generation tools, including Generative AI and real-time 3D, with mentorship of junior developers and establishment of technical best practices in a Hybrid work setting.