Creative Technology Producer

Creative Technology Producer

This role contributes to the development and execution of complex, technology-driven creative projects. This role blends technical competence with production leadership, managing the intersection of software, systems, content, and team members. They are expected to be fluent in the tools, systems, and methods that power modern entertainment-from AI and web platforms to real-time rendering, cloud infrastructure, show control, and immersive design.

You will support and produce digital experiences (web, mobile, VR/AR), technology integration for experiential productions, cloud stack provisioning & maintenance, and exploring emerging technologies. You'll be expected to lead the following areas with confidence, experience, and practical expertise:

• Front End:Deep expertise in front-end experience development, including full-stack application developmentacrossweb, mobile, and VR platforms, with a focus on creating engaging and intuitive user interfaces.
• Back End:Solid foundation in back-end technologies, including REST andGraphQLAPIs, real-time systems, cloud infrastructure & system administration (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and Linux server administration, ensuring robust and scalable application performance.

While not responsible for building every component directly, this role requires enough technical depth to scope work, align teams, direct vendors, and maintain accountability across a multidisciplinary landscape. You need a grounded understanding of the tools and systems behind modern interactive and immersive experiences-and the leadership skills to direct teams working within them.

WORK YOU'LL DO

• Lead cross-disciplinary projects that may combine web systems, real-time rendering, AI, and physical technology into cohesive guest or operator-facing experiences
• Manage timelines, priorities, and scope across creative, engineering, production, and vendor teams
• Oversee vendor relationships for web development, infrastructure, immersive technology, and show control systems, including SOW creation, technical oversight, and deliverable review
• Coordinate integration of LLMs, agents, and other AI tools into systems and prototypes, ensuring alignment with security, privacy, and enterprise usage policies
• Translate creative goals into technical requirements and system architectures; define build plans, budgets, and delivery expectations
• Represent technical needs in client meetings, creative reviews, budget discussions, and executive updates
• Oversee deployment and hosting of production systems, ensuring scalability, security, and availability across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration points, data flows, configuration histories, and access logs
• Ensure all systems, platforms, and vendors follow ISO 27001/9001 standards and enterprise information security policies
• Create and maintain compliance documentation, including policy maps, risk assessments, change logs, audit trails, and system ownership records
• Collaborate with security and IT teams to meet enterprise requirements for procurement, access control, incident response, and system onboarding
• Track and report on compliance posture for internal collaborators and enterprise partners, including documentation for audits and certification processes
• Identify and mitigate risks across technical, operational, and legal domains, proactively flagging gaps in documentation, security, or policy alignment
• Act as primary technical contact during staging, rehearsals, or live activations-triaging issues and coordinating cross-team resolution
• Stay ahead of on emerging technologies in AI, real-time graphics, cloud platforms, and compliance tooling; advocate for strategically sound adoption

You'll need enough fluency to speak the language, evaluate partners, and direct integration across these areas. Depth is not expected, but awareness, judgment, and curiosity are required.

• AI Tools & Agents
• Virtual Production & Real-Time Rendering
• 3D & Spatial Production (CAD, 3D environments, and real world builds)
• Game Development & Simulation Platforms
• Control & Show Systems
• Compliance & Enterprise Policy Awareness

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the"Best Places to Work in Sports", Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers - finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans - of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of work experience in production
• Proficiency in driving business forward and adjusting approach based on timelines, budgets, and project demands
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker and doer
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
• Ability to "zoom in' to figure out complex logistical problems with team members, then "zoom out" to understand big picture strategy and inform leadership
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically (and internationally if needed for role) and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-35%)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time

The base range for this position is $80,000 - 90,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background pertinent experience, and qualifications

Octagon's comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Unlimited PTO policy - we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.