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Deeplocal

Creative Technology Director

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$145K - $190K/yr

Leads small teams of developers on projects and may have a handful of direct reports that may or may not be on their projects. * Develops appropriate resource plans. * Creative contribution and ...

U.S. Army

Combat Engineer (12B)

Chambersburg, PA · On-site

$23K - $97K/yr

You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing obstacles, as well as defense and fighting positions. Testing & Certifications: * 45 Nationally ...

Erm

Consultant, Civil Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

Participate in a center-of-excellence engineering team to develop creative engineering solutions and oversee implementation. What You'll Bring: Required * B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred ...

ERM

Consultant, Civil Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

Participate in a center-of-excellence engineering team to develop creative engineering solutions and oversee implementation. What You'll Bring: Required * B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred ...

StackandCo

Web Designer/Developer

Cork, KY · On-site

... creative developer or a technical designer. \n \n \n \n \n \n This role would be perfect for ... someone with a love of UX design who is interested in bringing their designs to life using core ...

Solar Mason

Chief Creative Officer (CCO)

Scranton, PA · On-site +1

About Us Solar Mason is a frontrunner in the field of solar energy engineering, procurement, and ... We are seeking a Chief Creative Officer (CCO) to guide and foster our creative department. The CCO ...

GRAPHCOM Inc

Creative Editorial Intern

Gettysburg, PA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Position Summary The Creative Editorial Intern is a temporary, part-time, entry-level support ... Collaborate with project managers, designers, and web developers to translate marketing goals into ...

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How much do creative engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative engineer in Pennsylvania is $101,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,200.00 and $116,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creative engineer?

A Creative Engineer blends technical expertise with design and innovation to develop unique solutions in fields like product design, multimedia, or interactive technology. They work at the intersection of engineering and creativity, using coding, prototyping, and problem-solving to bring ideas to life. This role often involves collaborating with designers, developers, and other stakeholders to create engaging and functional experiences.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a creative engineer?

To thrive as a Creative Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, design thinking, and problem-solving—often demonstrated through a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with prototyping tools, CAD software, and programming languages is typically required, as is experience with innovation methodologies or certifications like Agile or Six Sigma. Strong collaboration, curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex ideas creatively are standout soft skills in this interdisciplinary role. These abilities enable Creative Engineers to develop innovative solutions that effectively blend technical feasibility with imaginative design, driving meaningful impact within their organizations.

What types of projects and collaborations can a creative engineer expect in their day-to-day work?

As a Creative Engineer, you can expect to be involved in dynamic projects that blend technical development with innovative design—such as prototyping new products, developing creative software solutions, or optimizing user experiences. You’ll often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, product managers, and other engineers, to brainstorm, prototype, and iterate on ideas. This role typically requires you to balance hands-on technical work with participation in brainstorming sessions and creative workshops. Being adaptable and open to feedback will help you thrive, as project scopes can evolve rapidly to meet market or client demands. Ultimately, this collaborative environment supports professional growth while continuously challenging you to push the boundaries of both technology and creativity.

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Infographic showing various Creative Engineer job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,997 per year, or $49 per hour.

Creative Technology Director

Deeplocal

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site, Remote

$145K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Creative Technology Director at Deeplocal is a senior role that is responsible for the success of projects at a high level. Their day to day duties include a mix of oversight and software development on given projects. They are expected to own the end to end creative technology solution for projects that may have multiple components within them. They are also expected to collaborate with other associated teams and make sure all project needs are being considered. Travel will be required as part of this role.
While the Creative Technology Director role is ideally based in Pittsburgh, PA, we will also consider qualified remote candidates willing to travel to Pittsburgh as required.
Responsibilities
  • Project ownership:
    • Owns and is accountable for the technical context, technical decisions, technical architectural planning, and feasibility decisions for integrated and creative technology components of large scale projects and escalates/gets approval from other discipline leads as needed.
    • Makes final decisions for creative tech and software development on a project including where to bring in outside vendors or specializations.
    • Technical lead on large scale projects and exhibits or projects made up of multiple exhibits.
    • Works with production teams and integration to develop timelines, schedules and budgets in pre-production phases.
    • Tracks project progress and deliverables and defines and upholds schedules with project manager or producer.
  • Project tasks:
    • Performs software development, testing and implementation, but also delegates components of each of those to other team members.
    • Researches and defines pathways of problem solving and prototypes for components with high risks or unknowns.
    • Leads small teams of developers on projects and may have a handful of direct reports that may or may not be on their projects.
    • Develops appropriate resource plans.
  • Creative contribution and thought leadership:
    • Contributes to, guides and provides insight on concept creation and ideation phases with the creative team. This work continues throughout production, but should be seeded as early as possible.
    • Contributes to thought leadership internally and externally to represent Deeplocal as a Creative Technology leader.
  • Mentorship, freelancers, hiring and direct reports:
    • Mentors a small handful of direct reports and other employees.
    • Develops and maintains a stable of creative tech freelancers and freelance resources.
    • Contributes to development of Creative Technology working process and team structure.
    • Contributes to hiring decisions for new team members.

Desired Skills
  • Typical, but not required years of experience: 7+ yrs.
  • Requires a strong working understanding of technical considerations outside of core Creative Technology expertise (electrical and mechanical engineering, fabrication and procurement, architecture and construction, AV, and integration with third party hardware/software).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident presentation skills and comfortable being very client facing.
  • Expert level software development skills in either fullstack web development or TouchDesigner, with general knowledge and understanding of the other.
  • Familiarity with a wide range of creative software development tools, and desire to get hands-on with those tools.

To help us get a better sense of your experience and creative capabilities, please include a portfolio of your work with your application.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $145,000-$190,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
You don't need to match every skill on this list to apply-we welcome applicants with a variety of experiences.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please email us at hr@deeplocal.com
About Deeplocal
Deeplocal is an internationally-recognized innovation studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. Our team includes experts in marketing, engineering, design, and fabrication who collaborate to develop never-seen-before physical experiences for brand clients.
Deeplocal has been behind some of advertising's most talked about campaigns: the Netflix Switch, Google Photos Pay With A Photo, and the Nike Chalkbot. From creating a mind-controlled bike that allowed riders to shift with their thoughts, to building a robotic pitching machine that allowed a child to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game from thousands of miles away, to a single button that dims the lights, orders food, silencers your phone and puts on your favorite show, our projects are wide-ranging and unique. Our work has been featured on Fast Company, Wired, NYTimes, USA Today, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Gizmodo, Engadget, Forbes, and many more.
Deeplocal's studio is located in a renovated brewery loft space in Sharpsburg, PA-just outside of Pittsburgh and within a few minutes of Lawrenceville. All team members at Deeplocal contribute and participate in work for our amazing roster of clients.
Our Mission
Invent products and experiences for innovative brands.
Our Purpose
To be a place where amazing talent can invent, create and inspire.
Our Core Values
Deeplocal is committed to maintaining the company's core values and culture as the company grows. Employees should exhibit the following Deeplocal core values:
  • Inventive
  • Impactful
  • Resourceful
  • Humble
  • Efficient

Deeplocal is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

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