Creative Technology Jobs

Salt’s Specialisms in Creative Technology

• iOS
• Android
• Front-End
• Project Management
• Scrum Masters

Latest salary trends in the Creative Technology job sector

Junior Creative Technologist

NZ$25,000 - NZ$35,000

Middleweight Creative Technologist

NZ$35,000 - NZ$45,000

Senior Creative Technologist

NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000

Head of Creative Technologist

NZ$65,000 - NZ$85,000

Demand vs Offer

Currently, the demand for Creative Technologists with different experience levels is extremely high. Particularly, production businesses and agencies offer many positions in this field. The main problem which recruitment consultants encounter is that the number of experienced Creative consultants is limited, which can make the recruitment process long and difficult.

Locations

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Wellington

Popular Industries

The industries which currently require most Creative Technologists are the fashion, advertising, entertainment, art, and media industries. The sizes of the companies for which Creative Technologists work can vary — ranging from small start-ups to industry giants.

Recent Changes

In the past, it was unclear what exactly Creative Technologists are and which tasks the job involves. Nowadays, most people working or employing in the Creative Technology sector agree that specialists in this field bridge the gap between the technology and the creative sector and therefore, they can be considered as technologists which either work within or closely together with the Creative department.

Future Prospects

As soon as companies become aware of the importance of Creative Technologists, the demand for such employees will be even higher and it will become easier for them to find and remain in their jobs. Another reason why the future prospects for Creative Technologists are extremely positive is that these kinds of jobs are difficult to be automated, which is why it is unlikely that machines will replace humans.

Employers’ Requirements

Employers consider it as extremely important that specialists working in Creative Technology jobs can implement both strategy and innovation. This means that they need to be at the forefront of the latest technology trends, including new platforms and programming languages, and at the same time constantly come up with creative ideas.

CV Requirements

A great portfolio with powerful brands is a must-have for a Creative Technologist’s CV. Furthermore, it is beneficial if the CV shows skill sets such as strategic and creative thinking, marketing, branding, various programming languages, and proficient experience with different platform types.

Interview Preparation

The majority of interviews taken for Creative Technology jobs are rated as averagely difficult. Most interview questions cover technical design, implementation and analysis. Many employers also ask for written test on .NET, C#, Java, or any other programme languages relevant for the job. Besides the technical aspect, interviewers are very likely to ask you questions about past projects in Creative Technology and your background.

Educational Requirements

An academic degree in Creative Technologies or Creative Technology is definitely advantageous for getting a job in this field. However, very often people specialise in Creative Technology after having had a career in development or design.

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