Director, Creative Technology

Code and Theory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Code and Theory seeks a Director of Creative Technology to lead enterprise transformations by architecting scalable, AI-native visual production pipelines across 3D asset generation, motion design, and generative AI architectures.

You will lead cross-functional pods of creative technologists, set production engineering standards, and navigate high-stakes technical diplomacy with executive marketing, IT, and creative leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Creative Technology, 3D Pipeline Engineering, or Visual R&D leadership.
• Track record of architecting scriptable 3D and motion pipelines (Python, USD/glTF, Blender, After Effects).
• Expertise in enterprise generative architectures, hybrid render infrastructures (on-prem GPU vs. cloud API), and enterprise DAM integrations.
• Superior executive presence and technical diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise visual automation systems connecting 3D DCC environments, motion graphics renderers, generative APIs, and client DAM platforms.
• Establish technical standards for local GPU compute vs. cloud API load balancing, render token efficiency, and failover architecture across global rollouts (30+ regional markets).
• Serve as the senior technical lead and creative diplomat in client engagements, building trust with executive stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of modern pipeline paradigms, including MCP-driven agentic workflows, custom node-graph architectures, and automated render pipelines.

Skills

Creative Technology

3D Pipeline Engineering

Visual R&D leadership

Python

USD/glTF

Blender

After Effects

Tools

Python

USD/glTF

Blender

After Effects

Job description

The Director of Creative Technology leads enterprise transformations by architecting scalable, AI-native visual production pipelines across 3D asset generation, motion design, and generative AI architectures. You will lead cross-functional pods of creative technologists, set production engineering standards, and navigate high-stakes technical diplomacy across executive marketing, IT, and creative leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Architect enterprise visual automation systems connecting 3D DCC environments, motion graphics renderers, generative APIs (Adobe Firefly Services), and client DAM platforms
• Establish technical standards for local GPU compute vs. cloud API load balancing, render token efficiency, and failover architecture across global rollouts (30+ regional markets)
• Serve as the senior technical lead and creative diplomat in client engagements, building trust with skeptical Executive Creative Directors and lead 3D artists
• Drive adoption of modern pipeline paradigms, including MCP-driven agentic workflows, custom node-graph architectures, and automated render pipelines

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 8+ years in Creative Technology, 3D Pipeline Engineering, or Visual R&D leadership
• Track record of architecting scriptable 3D and motion pipelines (Python, USD/glTF, Blender, After Effects)
• Expertise in enterprise generative architectures, hybrid render infrastructures (on-prem GPU vs. cloud API), and enterprise DAM integrations
• Superior executive presence and technical diplomacy skills

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

The compensation range for this role is $160,000 – $225,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.