Hovercraft

Hovercraft

Creative Technologist (Freelance)

Remote, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactGitRESTComputer VisionA/B TestingAfter EffectsMotion DesignBrand StrategyMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSensorsBlenderMayaUnityUnreal EngineAR/VRCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • We're looking for freelance Creative Technologists to help push the studio's work forward across a growing range of mediums.
  • The tech team's work is centered around software but includes hardware integration, travel, client-facing interactions, and being embedded in the larger creative and problem-solving process.
  • We're open to collaborating with generalists and specialists alike.

Responsibilities

  • Strong design and craft sensibilities; understands what "Hovercraft quality" means, both visually and technically.
  • You'll work closely with our tech team, tech directors, designers and producers to build interactive experiences, real-time graphics systems, web projects, video games, and physical installations.
  • We often carry projects from inception through completion - prototype, develop, deliver, and support our custom-built technology solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience with TouchDesigner for interactive systems, hardware integration, and high-performance graphics
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web development (React or similar frameworks)
  • Game development experience via WebGL, Unity, Unreal, or similar
  • Experience with 3D tools (Blender, Cinema4D, Maya) or motion design (After Effects, Cavalry)
  • Experience with physical lighting systems - DMX/ArtNet/etc., spatial mapping, electrical systems & power distribution
  • Familiarity with AV systems integration and industry standards (projectors, LED walls, sound systems, media servers, etc.)

Skills

  • Experience with Windows scripting, tooling, and troubleshooting, as most of our projects run on Windows PCs
  • A solid grasp of software engineering practices - you think about stability, edge cases, version control, and QA
  • Unreal Engine / Notch - real-time 3D, XR production, high-resolution environments
  • Media server experience (Disguise, Pixera, or similar)
  • Deeper electrical & mechanical engineering expertise
  • Small-scale fabrication and material prototyping skills
  • Demonstrates a genuine passion for learning, experimentation, R&D, prototyping, and exploring new tools and creative technologies.
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  • Solid backend fundamentals and comfort with REST APIs, content management systems, and cloud services for data-driven applications

Benefits

  • Working knowledge of current AI tools for creative pipelines: Computer vision, generative media, etc.

Company info

  • Hovercraft is a dynamic and innovative creative design firm that partners with brands to craft compelling experiences through design, strategy, and technology.
  • We specialize in creating standout visuals, interactive digital content, and impactful branding solutions that push the boundaries of creativity.
  • Core Technical Skills
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