Job: Creative Technologist Internship

Company : VML; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

VML South Africa invites applications for a Creative Technologist Intern based in Johannesburg. You will assist in researching emerging technologies, prototyping interactive experiences, and developing technology-driven campaigns alongside experienced technologists and creatives.

You will contribute to ideation, prototyping, testing, and documentation while collaborating closely with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver client projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently graduated from a Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/Interactive Media or related field.
• Strong passion for technology and its use in creative advertising.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (eg Python, Java, C++).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ideation & Conceptualization: contribute to innovative concepts and technical solutions.
• Prototyping & Development: assist in rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts across technologies.
• Research & Exploration: study emerging technologies and trends in creative tech.
• Technical Support: help with troubleshooting for the creative team.
• Collaboration: work with designers, developers andPMs to deliver projects.
• Documentation: create documentation including technical specs and guides.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: assist in testing and debugging to meet standards.
• Learning & Development: actively learn new technologies.
• Presentation: assist in presenting concepts and prototypes to teams/clients.
• Assist with technical proposals: help draft technical sections and estimate effort.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Interactive Media, or related field

Tools

Web development

Mobile development

AR/VR

IoT

Job description

As a Creative Technologist Intern at VML South Africa, you'll be a key player in bringing innovative ideas to life. You'll assist in researching emerging technologies, prototyping interactive experiences, and developing technology-driven campaigns, working closely with experienced technologists and creatives.

Responsibilities

• Ideation & Conceptualization: Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development of innovative concepts and technical solutions for client briefs
• Prototyping & Development: Assist in the creation of rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts using a variety of technologies (eg, web development, mobile development, AR/VR, IoT, interactive installations)
• Research & Exploration: Conduct research on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in the creative technology space
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to the creative team, assisting with troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, developers, and project managers to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Documentation: Create clear and concise documentation for projects, including technical specifications, user guides, and code comments
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Assist in testing and debugging projects to ensure they meet quality standards
• Learning & Development: Actively seek opportunities to learn new technologies and skills, staying up to date with industry trends
• Presentation: Assist in preparing and presenting technical concepts and prototypes to internal teams and clients
• Assist with the creation of technical proposals: Support the team in drafting technical sections of proposals, outlining technical approaches, and estimating development effort

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Interactive Media, or a related field
• A strong passion for technology and its application in creative advertising
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (eg, Python, Java, C++)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude

Hiring organization

VML

Employment Type: Internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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