Creative Technologist

Ogilvy South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and advertising agency in South Africa seeks a Creative Technologist. The role involves developing innovative digital concepts, implementing prototypes, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have a background in creative technology and a relevant degree. Offers include an attractive package, continuous training, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Attractive package and benefits

Continuous training and career growth opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a creative tech role with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to translate creative ideas into functional solutions.
• Advanced coding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop innovative digital concepts.
• Implement concepts into functioning prototypes and final products.
• Write efficient code and create interactive prototypes.
• Ensure seamless technical implementation of projects.
• Experiment with new tools and techniques.

Skills

Creative technology

UI / UX principles

Prototyping

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

MS Office

iLife

AI Tools

XR tools and platforms

Job description

Overview

Creative Technologist role at Ogilvy South Africa.

Ogilvy One is the Digital arm of Ogilvy South Africa.

We are focused on creating impactful relationships by design between our clients and their customers.

Our team is at the forefront of crafting innovative digital experiences that captivate, engage, and convert.

We are looking for a visionary Creative Director who is as passionate about the art of storytelling as they are about the science of CRM and digital technologies.

We are looking for a Creative Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual development: Brainstorm and develop innovative digital concepts.
• Creative tech realization: Implement concepts into functioning prototypes and final products.
• Coding and prototyping: Write efficient code and create interactive prototypes.
• Collaboration and execution: Ensure seamless technical implementation of projects.
• Innovation and experimentation: Experiment with new tools, platforms, and techniques, including VR / AR (XR) and projection mapping.
• User-journey mapping: Develop user journeys for optimal experiences.
• Technical implementation: Oversee tech integration from concept to execution.Storytelling and visualization: Create engaging digital experiences.
• Building presentations: Develop presentations to explain and unpack ideas.
• Client interaction: Communicate complex tech concepts to clients clearly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a creative tech role with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in UI / UX principles and creative technology.
• Ability to translate creative ideas into functional solutions.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Computer Science, or related field.

Software Requirements

• MS Office
• iLife
• AI Tools
• Figma
• XR tools and platforms
• Advanced coding experience (a plus)

Offer

• Work with local and global clients
• Attractive package and benefits
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Advertising, and Design

Industries

Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Media