Creative Technologist

London / Hybrid Full-time

Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a branding business founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging but now were worldwidefrom three founders to more than 300 of us across the UK and US.

Together we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer even more important than what we do is why we do it. Were here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all be yourself. Because we believe thats the only way to truly be distinctive everywhere.

Were looking for aCreative Technologistto help shape the future of digital brand experience at JKR.
This is a role for someone who sits comfortably betweencreativity design and technology- someone who experiments fearlessly prototypes quickly and brings emerging tools into the creative process in meaningful ways.
If you love turning ambitious ideas into things people can see test click or play with youll thrive youll do

• Build fast expressive prototypes that explore new behaviours interactions and AI-enabled creative directions.
• Translate creative brand ideas into technical possibilities and bring them to life through demos tools or small-scale digital experiences.
• Explore emerging technologies: AI multimodal models WebGL creative coding automation - and help turn them into creative advantage.
• Collaborate with designers strategists and development partners to bring brand experiences to life with clarity and craft.
• Run R&D explorations internal lab cycles and experimental investigations to identify new opportunities.

Were looking to know what makes you tick what work you admire what your best work is and what youd love to be doing.

In terms of skills and experience you dont need to tick every box but you should recognise yourself in many of the below:

Creative technical skills

• Experience building interactive prototypes using modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript React WebGL GSAP).
• Strong proficiency in front-end web development (HTML/CSS/JS).
• Familiarity with creative coding tools ( Processing TouchDesigner Unity Framer).
• Ability to turn abstract or ambiguous ideas into tangible interactions or experiences.
• Strong understanding of digital behaviour interaction design and visual craft.
• Experience using AI tools or model APIs (LLMs generative visuals multimodal workflows) to create new possibilities.

Mindset

• Curious experimental and fast learning.
• Excited by ambiguity and able to shape undefined spaces.
• A systems-thinker who enjoys connecting creative ideas with technical execution.
• Collaborative and confident working with designers strategists and engineers.
• Comfortable sharing work early iterating and exploring multiple directions quickly.

Experience wed expect:

• 37 years in creative tech digital experience innovation R&D or adjacent roles.
• Experience in creative agencies digital studios tech startups or innovation labs.
• A portfolio that shows prototypes experiments interactive work or AI explorations even if theyre scrappy.

Tools you may use were not expecting all and you may have new ones to us:
Languages:HTML CSS JavaScript/TypeScript Python (AI workflows).
Frameworks:React Svelte .
Creative tools:TouchDesigner Unity Processing Framer Figma.
AI tools:OpenAI Runway Stable Diffusion ElevenLabs ComfyUI etc.
Deployment:Vercel Netlify.

What success looks like:

• Inspiring prototypes that unlock creative thinking on live briefs and pitches.
• New AI workflows experiments and tools introduced into the studio.
• Faster more ambitious innovation across digital experience and brand behaviour.
• Clear creative and technical impact on the work we deliver.

Why JKR
Were a global creative agency that builds brands people crave.
At JKR youll work with ambitious teams iconic brands and brave ideas - and youll help shape how emerging technology elevates what we make next.

Hybrid working minimum 2 days pw in the studio

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

and much more.

Required Experience:

IC