WNDR Museum

Technical Director

WNDR Museum Chicago, IL

About Wndr

WNDR Museum is an immersive experience located in Chicago, Boston and San Diego. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, creativity, and wonder within everyone who walks through our doors. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and endless possibilities, providing a dynamic and interactive environment for exploration.

About The Role

WNDR is seeking a Technical Director! This position will lead technical direction across all WNDR Museum locations, leading and directing a technical team across all Museum Locations.

Essential Functions

  • Lead the technical direction of art and tech projects from concept to completion
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of the technical pipeline
  • Work with tools and platforms such as Unity, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Arduino, Processing, and WebGL
  • Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
  • Allocate resources effectively, balancing technical and creative needs
  • Work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to understand their technical requirements and provide solutions
  • Mentor and guide regional AV techs, providing technical expertise and support

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Arts, or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a technical leadership role within the art and tech industry
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
  • Strong understanding of computer graphics, animation, and rendering techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

At WNDR, we are passionate about finding self starters who can help us grow our organization. We encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every detail of the job description. If we don’t see something that immediately fits, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team. WNDR Museum is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.

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  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Information Technology
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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