Hiring A Freelance Creative Technologist in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
š¢ Company: Private š Location: Los Angeles, CA š» Type: Freelance | On-site during key phases šø Pay: Not specified š Apply: Comment below "Interested" and you will receive a DM š” About the job: - Project-based role supporting immersive experiential builds and permanent digital installations - Work sits at the intersection of software, hardware, lighting, media, AI, and fabrication - Focus on real-world environments where systems must function reliably in public settings - Strong emphasis on integration, deployment, and show-ready execution - LA-based preferred with on-site presence required during integration šÆ Responsibilities: - Build trigger-based interactive systems using touch, sensors, and custom inputs - Integrate AI-driven content into physical environments - Configure LED walls including processors, scaling, and mapping - Program LED strip lighting with pixel mapping and sequencing - Deploy media playback systems such as BrightSign - Manage dynamic content switching across multiple displays - Synchronize lighting, audio, motion, and AI systems - Collaborate with fabricators, electricians, and producers - Support installation and on-site debugging š ļø Qualifications: - Experience with TouchDesigner or similar real-time platforms - Working knowledge of NodeJS and/or Python - Familiarity with React or other interactive frontend frameworks - Experience with OpenGL or shader development - Understanding of REST or GraphQL APIs - Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine - Knowledge of microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 - Experience with DMX or Art-Net systems - Ability to read and update system diagrams - Comfortable with Git, command line tools, and SSH - Ability to design for reliability in public-facing environments - Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills