Creative Innovation Lead in Manchester

Creative Technologist

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: Manchester

Hybrid: Three days in office

Join a creative technology team shaping the future of VFX, AI, and immersive content. As a Creative Technologist, you’ll drive hands‑on experimentation and R&D that transforms how global brands deliver visually stunning, intelligent, and efficient production.

Creative Technologist – The Role

You’ll lead innovation projects that merge creativity and technology, exploring AI tools, automation, and real‑time 3D to enhance production workflows. From rapid prototyping to deploying new creative pipelines, you’ll play a central role in bringing bold ideas from concept to reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI and VFX innovation projects, developing new tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with creative, engineering, and client teams to scale new ideas.
• Stay ahead of emerging tech, automation, and generative design trends.
• Guide teams through pilots and rollouts of new production technologies.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in creative technology, innovation, or VFX.
• Experience with AI‑driven production tools and automation workflows.
• Ability to prototype and deliver working concepts using both creative and technical skills.
• Confident communicator able to bridge creative and technical stakeholders.
• Passion for experimentation and pushing the boundaries of modern production.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £50,000 salary depending on experience
• Hybrid role – 3 days in the office, 2 remote
• Opportunity to lead AI and VFX innovation for global brands
• Collaborative culture that rewards creativity and curiosity

If you’re a Creative Technologist who thrives where creativity meets technology, this is your chance to define the next generation of AI‑powered, VFX‑driven content.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Senior‑Level Position

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Software Development