Creative Technologist Internship

About

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
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• 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

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