Fulltime (parttime optional) | 1 position As Concept Artist in the Platform Project, your role is to bring creative ideas and artistic visions to life, conceptualizing how complex technological concepts; particularly the blackboxing of technology, can be translated into visual art. Your artistic work will help bridge the gap between art and science, creating engaging and accessible experiences through visual elements. You will lead the creation of sketches, mockups, and other artistic representations that serve as the foundation for the final installation. Key Responsibilities - Artistic Conceptualization: Create innovative and imaginative visual concepts to communicate complex technological and scientific ideas in an accessible and engaging way. Work with the team to explore and develop ideas that align with the project's goals. - Science/Tech Communication: Use visual communication skills to translate complex scientific themes into understandable and impactful art. Ensure that the artwork speaks to a broad audience, considering varying levels of technological understanding. - Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the concept team to ensure the artistic concepts are in line with the project’s overarching vision. Collaborate with the fabrication team to ensure feasibility and successful implementation of the artistic vision in the final installation. - Research and Reflection: Contribute to the ongoing research and reflection process about the blackboxing of technology theme. Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the exploration of how art can make abstract technologies more relatable. - Visualization Abilities: Demonstrate strong skills in visualizing and conceptualizing ideas through sketches, mockups, and digital representations. Work to create a cohesive visual identity that integrates both artistic and scientific aspects of the project. - Adaptability and Communication: Stay adaptable to changes in project scope and requirements, while maintaining clear and efficient communication with the team to ensure artistic concepts meet both creative and technical needs. - Social Relevance: Ensure the work addresses the societal urgency and relevance of the technologies being explored. Contribute to the project’s goal of making these technologies more understandable and accessible to a wider audience. Preferred Qualifications - Artistic Expertise: A strong portfolio demonstrating artistic skills and creativity, with experience in creating visual art that blends aesthetics with conceptual depth. Background in new media art, film, interaction design, or similar fields is preferred. - Creative Vision: Ability to think beyond conventional artistic boundaries and create work that challenges traditional concepts, particularly in the intersection of art, technology, and science. - Cultural Awareness: A deep understanding of cultural and social contexts, with the ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into the creative process, ensuring inclusivity and societal relevance. - Interdisciplinary Knowledge: Knowledge across multiple disciplines, including new media art, science communication, interaction design, and physics. A willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research and creative practice is essential. - Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain and discuss creative ideas with both artistic and technical team members. - Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Ability to assess and respond to complex challenges in the creation of visual concepts, ensuring both the artistic and scientific aspects are represented effectively.