Junior Creative Technologist

Talimer’s client, is a leader in digital event and AV innovation, partnering with global brands and agencies to deliver high-impact interactive installations nationwide. Their content studio, based at the Milwaukee headquarters, fuels event technology for major brands through creative collaboration and technical excellence. They’re looking for a Junior Creative Technologist—a tech enthusiast who thrives on hands-on discovery and is eager to apply coding, electronics, and AV troubleshooting skills in real-world event environments.

If you want to launch your career in event technology and love blending software, hardware, and creative teamwork, this is your moment to shine.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Contract-to-hire

Location: Hybrid preferred (Milwaukee, WI area)

Compensation: $30-$35/hour while contracting as W2 employee of Talimer; $55,000–$70,000/year direct hire salary, commensurate with experience

Benefits: All talent working 30+ hours/week for 30 consecutive business days are eligible for medical, dental, & optional vision insurance, life insurance, and PTO accrual. 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match available for enrollment after 90 days

Technology: Talent must provide their own hardware and software unless otherwise noted. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud is required; familiarity with Unity and Touch Designer is a major plus

• Design and implement interactive AV installations and event technology, working closely with software and hardware
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, and controls into AV production setups
• Support the programming and configuration of lighting, sound, and video control systems (DMX, MIDI, OSC, etc.)
• Assist in AV system setup, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting both pre-event and onsite
• Work with basic electrical circuits and power management for custom installations
• Learn and support signal routing, networking, and control protocols for live events
• Travel occasionally to event sites across the U.S. for hands-on technical support and troubleshooting
• Provide live event support, resolving tech issues under tight timelines
• Engage in ongoing learning, researching new AV tools and trends, and participate in internal R&D projects
• Collaborate with senior technologists to continually grow technical skills in AV production

Required:

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field
• Enthusiasm for technology, software, and creative AV experiences
• Familiarity with low-code platforms and/or microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to troubleshoot in fast-paced settings
• Willing to travel occasionally and work onsite at live events

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on experience with AV, lighting, or event tech
• Familiarity with AV programming, event tech protocols, and show site installations
• Exposure to creative production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Touch Designer)
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and adaptable mindset

Not your type of gig, but know someone who would be interested? Refer a qualified candidate, and if they get the job, you get a signing bonus! (Make sure they mention your name as their referral source so you get your well-deserved credit!)

All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. Talimer does not sponsor work visas. No C2C.