Creative Technologist
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience.
- A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Development, Digital Design, New Media, Computing, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Git/GitHub for version control, Figma for translating designs into code, VS Code or other development IDEs, deployment platforms such as Vercel, Netlify, or AWS, Chrome DevTools and debugging tools, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and After Effects, and Blender or other 3D tools.
- Develop functional prototypes, interactive experiences, and technology demos that bring creative and innovative concepts to life.
- Create immersive digital experiences using emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, WebGL, advanced animations, and innovative APIs.
- Collaborate with creative, UX, and strategy teams to translate conceptual ideas into viable and scalable technical solutions.
- Design and develop microsites, interactive landing pages, e-commerce experiences, and progressive web applications.
- Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve digital experiences.
- Optimize digital experience performance by ensuring fast load times, responsiveness, and accessibility.
- Document technical processes and create specifications and implementation guides for development teams.
- Participate in internal hackathons, proof-of-concept work, and innovation projects exploring technological possibilities.
- Present technical prototypes and demos to stakeholders, explaining possibilities, limitations, and implementation roadmaps.
- Keep up to date with trends in web technology, e-commerce, digital experiences, and emerging development tools.
- Work with global teams across different time zones and organizational cultures.
About the company
Wunderman Thompson blends creative advertising, data-driven consultancy, and technology to drive growth for brands. It delivers creative campaigns and brand strategies, uses data and insights to help businesses transform, and offers technology solutions such as WaterLight, a product that converts salt water into electrical power. The company earns revenue through project-based fees, retainers, and performance-based incentives. It differentiates itself with an integrated approach that combines creativity, data, and technology, backed by global clients and award-winning work. Its goal is to help ambitious brands grow by delivering measurable, impactful results.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1958
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VML won Kohl's digital transformation work, signaling sticky enterprise demand in 2025.
- Healthcare and B2B remain strong; VML cites these as core growth categories.
- VML kept winning awards in 2026, including Gold at the ANDY Awards.
What critics are saying
- WPP cut hundreds of jobs in 2026, with VML employees notified directly.
- The FTC and eight states sued WPP in April 2026 over ad-buying practices.
- VML's brand is gone; integration into VML creates execution risk and identity drift.
What makes Wunderman Thompson unique
- Wunderman Thompson lives on inside VML, uniting commerce, data, and creative scale.
- VML combines 30,000 people across 64 markets, giving global delivery depth.
- WPP Open gives VML proprietary AI tooling with OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Company News
Chauhan joins Enormous from Wunderman Thompson (now VML) where in his last role, he served as Managing Partner (North) & Chief Client Officer (WT India).
Hurley joins BAM from Wunderman Thompson (now VML), where she worked on Nestlé, Kelloggs, Treasury Wine Estates, Visit Canberra and Victoria Police.
In this role, Maia, who joins from Wunderman Thompson Health where she was the agency's first global CCO, will "oversee the creative product across all Ogilvy Health offerings including brand development, strategy, experience and innovation, PR and influence, medical education, and market access," according to a press release.
Katie Mulligan joins from Wunderman Thompson and Matt Williams moves from his role as global head of marketing at parent company MSQ.
Varatharajan joins from Wunderman Thompson (now VML), where he was head of growth and consulting.