Other Jobs for Creative Technologists

What kind of jobs are good, when you can't find something with the "Creative technologist" title?

Other Jobs for Creative Technologists

Looking just outside the creative technology niche? Here's a few other jobs you might want to check out depending on your skillset.

Developer Advocate

  • Write technical documentation and tutorials
  • Give talks at conferences and events
  • Build example projects and demos
  • Help developers use your company's products
  • Engage with developer communities online

Solutions Engineer

  • Build custom integrations for enterprise clients
  • Adapt products to meet customer needs
  • Write code to connect different systems
  • Provide technical consulting
  • Bridge the gap between sales and engineering

Interactive Developer

  • Build interactive websites and web applications
  • Create animations and visual effects
  • Develop 3D graphics with WebGL/Three.js
  • Make data visualizations
  • Write code for user interactions

Technical Artist

  • Create art tools and plugins for other artists
  • Write shaders and graphics code
  • Set up technical art pipelines
  • Optimize art assets for games/apps
  • Debug art-related technical issues

Innovation Engineer

  • Prototype new technology concepts
  • Build AR/VR applications
  • Develop machine learning models
  • Create interactive installations
  • Research emerging technologies

Experience Designer

  • Design interactive museum exhibits
  • Create retail store experiences
  • Build public art installations
  • Make mixed reality applications
  • Design multi-sensory experiences

Tips for Job Hunting

When searching for these positions: - Focus on the job description rather than the title - Build a portfolio that showcases both technical and creative abilities - Network within the creative technology community - Consider agencies, tech companies, and innovation labs

Remember that many creative technologists end up creating their own roles or working freelance, combining various projects that align with their interests and skills.

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