Front-End Software Dev - Touch Designer Framework

Mathys-Potestio, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Mathys+Potestio is seeking a TouchDesigner Artist / Experience Developer in Portland for a full-time, hybrid role. You will craft generative and interactive systems, collaborating with designers, engineers, and clients to deploy immersive experiences in physical spaces.

The ideal candidate has a portfolio of real-time visuals and a strong background in visual arts or interactive tech, with proficiency in Python and on-site installation support.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing real-time visuals and interactive installations.
• Background in visual arts, new media, creative technology, or interactive experience development.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work on-site and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop generative and interactive systems in TouchDesigner for client projects and internal work.
• Prototype, optimize, and deploy responsive experiences across projection, motion, sensing, and display environments.
• Provide installation support and solve technical issues on site to ensure reliable performance.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, strategists, and clients to push capabilities forward.

Skills

Generative design

Node-based programming

Experiential storytelling

Real-time systems

On-site troubleshooting

Collaborative skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

TouchDesigner

Python

Projection mapping

LED systems

AV integration

Live data feeds

Browser-based development

Job description

TouchDesigner Artist / Experience Developer

This is a full-time, hybrid direct hire role located in Portland, OR.

Overview

Our client, a global experience design agency, specializes in creating immersive experiences that blend creative technology, projection, motion, and interactive storytelling across physical environments. The team works on large-scale installations for major brands and cultural institutions, using real-time visual systems to turn spaces into responsive, engaging experiences. This role is ideal for someone who combines artistic vision with technical problem-solving and enjoys bringing interactive concepts to life on site and in the studio.

Job Description

In this role, you will develop generative and interactive systems in TouchDesigner for client projects and internal innovation work. You'll partner with designers, engineers, strategists, and clients to prototype, optimize, and deploy responsive experiences across projection, motion, sensing, and display environments. This includes handling installation support, solving technical issues on site, and ensuring systems perform reliably in real-world settings. You will also contribute to creative direction, collaborate across disciplines, and help push the team's technical capabilities forward.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proficiency in TouchDesigner with a portfolio showing real-time visuals and interactive installations.
• Creative background in visual arts or new media, paired with strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Passion for generative design, node-based programming, and experiential storytelling with a strong foundation in real-time systems.
• Proficient in Python, browser-based web development, and creative technology workflows.
• Familiar with projection mapping, LED systems, display technologies, AV integration, and live data feeds.
• Skilled in collaborating with technical teams, designers, engineers, and clients.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable troubleshooting on site and traveling for installation support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Background in visual arts, new media, creative technology, or interactive experience development.

This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.