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

• 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.