EVERGREEN- Freelance Creative Tech in London

At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.

This advert is part of our evergreen freelance talent pool. We'll review applications on an ongoing basis and contact candidates when relevant work becomes available. The role sits outside IR35.

Grand Visual is seeking a talented freelance Creative Tech to join our London team on an ad-hoc project basis, supporting the delivery of interactive Digital Out of Home (DOOH) projects. This role sits within our Creative Technology department, acting as the crucial link between creative and technical teams to ensure innovative ideas are brought to life in a thoughtful, effective way.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• You'll be responsible for helping to plan and shape interactive projects, prioritising quality user experience at every stage.
• You'll advise on the sensible application of technology - ensuring it's only used where it genuinely enhances the end experience.
• Your input will be vital in the creation of user journey flow diagrams and technical wiring diagrams, translating creative concepts into robust, deliverable solutions.
• Another key aspect of this role is the development of comprehensive test plans designed to guarantee the stability and security of all our public-facing experiences.
• You'll ensure that each project is thoroughly tested, with a particular focus on security considerations relevant to DOOH environments.

If you are passionate about merging creativity and technology, thrive in fast-paced environments, and bring a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.

• Plan and shape interactive projects with a focus on quality user experience
• Advise on effective use of technology, ensuring it adds genuine value
• Create user journey flow diagrams and technical wiring diagrams
• Develop and execute robust test plans to ensure stability and security
• Collaborate with creative and technical teams throughout the production process
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of interactive technologies and techniques
• Comfort in working across Mac, Windows, and Linux environments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BOLD: Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• HUMAN: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• SMART: Detail-oriented and organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience planning and delivering interactive technology projects
• An understanding of software development process, especially within Unity
• Ability to create clear user journey and wiring diagrams
• Understanding of digital out of home (DOOH) environments is a bonus

WHY US

"The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

• WE ARE BOLD: As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
• We challenge respectfully
• We lead the way
• WE ARE HUMAN: We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
• We value collaboration and togetherness
• We are empathetic
• WE ARE SMART: Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
• We grow and learn
• We are trusted
• We are mission possible

Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.