Lippincott - Director, Creative Technology
New Yesterday
Description:
Innovate, ideate, and inspire
Experiment with AI XR and spatial computing to create groundbreaking digital experiences that inspire our clients and their audiences
Prototype and test new ideas rapidly, iterating based on user feedback to refine and perfect the user experience
Stay ahead of the curve on the latest technological advancements and trends in digital interaction, incorporating these insights into our projects to maintain our leadership in the digital innovation space
Serve as a thought leader in the company, sharing knowledge and insights on emerging technologies and best practices in immersive digital experience
Build solutions
Lead the development and execution of innovative web projects, ensuring they are immersive, engaging, and push the limits of current web technologies while delivering high-quality, performant, and scalable experiences
Provide clear direction and timely feedback to development team members internally (i.e. code reviews, coding guidelines) as well as to external vendor partners to keep work on budget, on schedule, and of the highest quality
Collaborate with internal cross-disciplinary teams, including designers, developers, and project managers, to ensure design intent is realized and to provide technical guidance to all levels both internally and with our clients
Engage with clients to understand their needs and vision, translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives that align with their objectives
Define functional requirements, provide expert guidance on development via deep subject matter knowledge in full-stack architecture, platform integrations, API and data integration, scalability, maintainability, and performance
Nurture client relationships
Participate in new business engagements as a technical expert
Be a trusted client partner with an eye towards identifying opportunities for Lippincott to continuously add value to our clients through extension work
Participate in the creation and facilitation of educational client and internal workshops and training sessions
Demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills particularly when describing technical work to a non-technical audience
Who you are:
Skills & qualifications
At least 8 years of experience in web development with a strong portfolio showcasing immersive, interactive websites and applications
At least 6 years of experience managing a team of contractors or vendors
Expertise in programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and familiarity with frameworks like Vue, React, and Angular
Strong skills and hands-on experience with XR and spatial computing technologies such as Unity and Apple ARKit
Solid understanding of 3D modeling and animation, with proficiency in software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max
Solid understanding of deployment pipelines, and how to work with a DevOps team
Experience with website CMS platforms such WordPress, Drupal, or similar
SEO expertiseis highly valued, but not required
Experience setting up and managing projects using tools such as Jira
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, digital media, interaction design, or a related field is preferred
Outstanding communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and prototypes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead projects from conception to completion under tight deadlines
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and creativity in dealing with challenges related to production and business.
A passion for building brand experiences with bespoke solutions and websites
A love of technology and culture, as well as an interest in sharing your insights and knowledge with your teammates
Eagerness to rapidly build expertise on new businesses and industry verticals
Proactive, comfortable with ambiguity, and flexible in the face of shifting client needs due to the rapidly changing nature of the technology space
Strong appreciation for the power of technology, fast culture and social media, and the role technology plays in elevating design and experience innovation
A commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest technological advancements and trends
About Lippincott
We have a passion for solving our clients’ toughest challenges with a proven combination of strategic rigor and design excellence. A pioneer since 1943, we have shaped some of the world’s most iconic brands and experiences.
We recognize the benefits of flexibility but also value the interactions that happen when we come together. In our hybrid working model, the expectation is that employees will be spending at least half of their time (50%) in their local office each month.
Who We Are, Together…
We embody key values that drive our culture. We demand better, reach higher, and expect more of ourselves and our colleagues. We demonstrate gratitude, offer support, and embrace optimism every day. We celebrate debate, discussion, disagreement, and feedback, with an open mind to new ways of thinking and doing. We act with passion, intention, and goodwill while building on and elevating everyone’s contributions and sharing in our collective success.
We want our people to feel heard, respected and valued through our words and actions – goals we can only achieve with a sustained commitment to inclusion, diversity and belonging. We seek the best and brightest ideas from a diverse representation of backgrounds and experiences because we know that’s what it takes to continuously push the boundaries, solve our clients’ most complex challenges, and foster an inspiring culture of rigorous creativity. We celebrate and leverage our differences and our commonalities so everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged to be wide open, to say “yes, and!” and to demand better of ourselves and one another. We aspire to be positive role models for inclusion at an individual level, corporate level, and societal level.
Lippincott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at Lippincott are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, national origin, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate. We are committed to promoting a workplace of which we can all be proud. #Lippincott
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman . With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com , or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
- Location:
- New York