Open Positions
Do you want to join Emergence? Work in an interdisciplinary Dream Team that works on the forefront of art and technology? Apply for the open positions of Emergence 5 and 6. Want more info on what the functions entail?
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Starting February:
Platform Project
Topic Specialist (Glass)
Fulltime | 2 positions | Feb - June 2026 As the Topic Specialist (Glass), you will guide the creative exploration of glass as material, interface, and infrastructure. Your expertise will help the team integrate optics, material behavior, and perception into the project’s artistic and technological vision, ensuring that light-as-information and glass-mediated experiences contribute meaningfully to the final work. Key Responsibilities - Material & Optics Strategy: Provide expertise on glass properties (structure, transparency, refraction, dispersion) and optical behavior relevant to perception and information transfer. - Perception & Interaction: Advise on how reflection, distortion, opacity, and smart-glass behaviors shape sensory experience and audience engagement. - Experimental Approaches: Guide hands-on experiments with lenses, coatings, filters, sensors, and responsive materials to test hypotheses about glass and perception. - Collaboration with Concept & Fabrication: Work closely with concept and build teams to translate research into physical and digital prototypes and interfaces. - Research & Documentation: Contribute insights on the intersections of optics, material science, computation, and design; document findings for the Public Knowledge Bank. Preferred Qualifications - Background in materials science, optical engineering, physics, or a related field focused on glass. - Experience with glass processes (e.g., kiln forming, casting, laminating, coating) and/or smart-glass technologies, photonics, or optoelectronics. Strong understanding of how optical phenomena impact perception, cognition, and interaction. - Ability to communicate complex ideas accessibly and to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
Concept
Fulltime | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 As Concept within the Platform Project, you will lead the ideation and conceptualization efforts, ensuring alignment with the team vision. You will organize brainstorming sessions, research the project’s theme, and integrate visual elements into a cohesive final artwork, refining concepts through sketches and mockups. Key Responsibilities - Creative Leadership: Lead brainstorming sessions to generate and refine innovative ideas, ensuring alignment with the project’s vision. - Experimentation: Promote a culture of experimentation by encouraging team discussions, tinkering, and creative explorations. - Concept Design: Develop and refine concept designs, focusing on the aim, narrative and approach of the project. Visual Communication: Present and communicate concepts effectively, collaborating closely with the documentation team. - Adaptability: Respond to changing project needs and maintain clear communication within the team. - Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrate insights from various disciplines to contribute to a holistic conceptualization process. Preferred Qualifications - Facilitation Experience: Proven ability to lead group brainstorms and ideation sessions. - Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding of cultural and social contexts, ensuring inclusivity and broad perspectives in concept development. - Creative Vision: Ability to bring to life creative visions that go beyond conventional boundaries, particularly in Art & Tech. - Relevant Knowledge: Familiarity with science communication, philosophy of science, new media art, artistic research, experience design, social design, interaction design, and physics.
Concept Artist
Fulltime (parttime optional) | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 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.
Fabrication Hardware
Fulltime | 1 position | Feb - June 2026 As Fabrication Hardware, you will transform conceptual ideas into physical prototypes, designing, building, and refining interactive elements that bridge film, neuroscience, and technology. Your role involves hands-on experimentation, mechanical design, and integration of hardware components that respond to cognitive and sensory experiences. Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Component Design & Manufacturing: Lead the design and manufacturing of all mechanical components within the project. Ensure the components align with material properties, integration requirements and artistic and technical specifications. - Prototype Testing: Test hardware for functionality, durability and reliability, ensuring that prototypes meet project requirements before final integration. - Workspace Setup & Management: Set up and manage a general workspace for fabrication, ensuring it is organized, safe and conducive to efficient work. - Hands-on Tinkering: Contribute hands-on experience to the fabrication process, building and refining hardware elements through active tinkering and experimentation. - Feasibility Assessment: Assess the feasibility and manufacturability of hardware designs, identifying potential challenges and offering solutions to ensure designs are practical and executable. - Safety Oversight: Ensure the overall safety of the fabrication process, including safe handling of materials, tools and equipment, as well as maintaining a safe working environment. - Problem-Solving: Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to address challenges in hardware fabrication, from material selection to design modifications and functionality. - Promote a Culture of Tinkering: Foster a culture of active tinkering and creative experimentation within the team, ensuring continuous innovation and improvement. - Collaborate with Team Members: Work closely with the rest of the fabrication team to ensure smooth integration of hardware elements into the overall project. Communicate effectively to address challenges and share solutions. - Documentation: Document all conducted experiments, fabrication processes and findings in detail, contributing to a comprehensive record of insights and findings for the Public Knowledge Bank. Preferred Qualifications - Technical Skills: Competence in utilizing fabrication tools, techniques, and equipment, including machining, 3D printing, and other relevant fabrication methods. - Design Process Knowledge: A solid understanding of design processes and techniques, with practical experience in general machining and fabrication. - CAD Proficiency: Experience in using CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, or similar tools for design and prototype development. - Mechanical Physics Understanding: Basic understanding of mechanical physics, including statics and dynamics, to inform the design and testing of hardware components. - Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills specific to hardware fabrication, able to identify issues and provide effective solutions. - Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively within a team, ensuring smooth communication and coordination with other team members to integrate hardware into the final artwork.
Fabrication Software
Fulltime | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 As Fabrication Software, you will develop and integrate digital tools that drive interactive and neuroscientific aspects of the project. Your focus will be on coding, simulation, and real-time processing that enhances storytelling through responsive and sensory-based technologies. Key Responsibilities - Software Tool Selection & Integration: Take the lead in selecting and sourcing software tools that will enhance the ability to explore applications and support the digital elements of the project. Ensure software solutions align with artistic and technical requirements and integrate effectively with the hardware. - Support Experimental Exploration: Collaborate closely with hardware to support experimentation, aiding in the visualization, simulation, and analysis of their properties. Develop software processes that facilitate rapid iteration and testing. - Foster a Culture of Tinkering: Promote a culture of active tinkering within the team, encouraging continuous experimentation and creative problem-solving to refine software integration. - Collaborative Experimentation: Collaborate with the fabrication team on experiments, ensuring effective communication between software and hardware elements. Work with the team to ensure seamless integration between digital and physical components. - Documentation: Document all software-related experiments and integration processes, creating a comprehensive record of insights, lessons learned and technical solutions. This will contribute to the Public Knowledge Bank for future reference. - Mastering Software Tools: Embrace and quickly adapt to new software languages and tools that support the project’s goals. Stay updated on interactive technologies and use them to enhance the project's creative vision. - Technical Expertise: Utilize classical computer science languages and integrate technologies such as Arduino into the project. Ensure software aligns with the mechanical and artistic components being developed. - Problem-Solving: Address software-related challenges, offering solutions that improve the functionality, performance and integration of digital elements into the physical artwork. - Software-Hardware Communication: Ensure effective communication between software and hardware, troubleshooting and resolving any integration issues to maintain smooth operations. - Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with all team members to ensure that software integrates seamlessly with the hardware and contributes to the overall project vision. Ensure that the final output meets both creative and technical goals. Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with Fabrication Tools & Software: Knowledge of tools, equipment, and software relevant to the fabrication process, particularly those that support the integration of digital and physical elements. - Arduino Experience: Proficiency with Arduino for creating interactive and responsive elements in the project. - Software Development Experience: Proven experience in software development, including familiarity with programming languages like Python, C++, or other relevant languages. - Version Control Systems: Experience using version control systems such as GitHub for managing and collaborating on code and software-related projects. - Creative Coding Skills: A strong affinity for creative coding and using technology to bring artistic visions to life through interactive and dynamic software. - Software-Hardware Integration: Experience with software-hardware communication and the ability to troubleshoot and solve integration challenges. - Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills, able to identify software-related challenges and provide solutions to ensure smooth integration with the overall project.
Fabrication Integration
Fulltime | 1 position | Feb - June 2026 As Fabrication Integration, you will bring team concepts to life by designing and implementing embedded and electronic systems that will be the bridge between software and hardware. You’ll work on selecting tools, prototyping, testing, and collaborating across disciplines to create innovative and functional and safe embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities - Hardware-Software Integration: Ensure seamless integration of hardware components with software systems. - Prototyping and Testing: Build, test, and refine electrical prototypes and embedded systems to ensure functionality and performance. - Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, schematics, and code. - Attention to Detail: Ensure the reliability and quality of systems through meticulous development practices. - Collaboration: Work closely with team members from fabrication Hardware and Software to integrate embedded solutions into the final output, as well as with the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure realisation of the team’s vision. - Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in embedded systems and related technologies to meet evolving project needs. Preferred Qualifications - Embedded Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in embedded systems development, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols. - Programming Skills: Experience with programming languages like C, C++, Python, or others relevant to embedded systems. - Hardware Prototyping: Familiarity with prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or custom PCB design is a must, and being able to connect it to electrical components. - Version Control: Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). - Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve hardware and software challenges throughout the development process. - Creative Integration: An interest or experience in integrating technology into creative and interactive installations.
Documentation
Fulltime | 1 position | Feb - June 2026 As Documentation of the Platform Project, you will play a critical role in capturing and organizing the knowledge generated throughout the project. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that all research, conceptualization, and fabrication activities are thoroughly documented. This will create a reliable resource of insights that can be used for future reference, educational, and foundational purposes. With a particular emphasis on visual content, you will contribute to the creation of a public knowledge bank that will serve as an essential part of the project’s legacy. Key Responsibilities - Research Documentation: Accurately document all research activities, findings and insights, ensuring clarity and transparency in all collected information. - Report Compilation: Assemble comprehensive reports at the end of each design phase, covering research, conceptual work and the evolution of the project. These reports will serve as crucial references for the team and future collaborators. - Visual Documentation: Lead the creation of diverse visual aids to support the documentation process. This can include diagrams, photos, videos and animations. You will determine the most effective format for each type of content based on specific needs and goals. - Public Knowledge Bank: Organize and centralize all documentation into a public knowledge bank, ensuring all materials are easily accessible and that key insights are stored for future use. This will support not only internal team growth but also facilitate open access for the broader community. - Methodology Documentation: Contribute to the ongoing development of the Platform Project’s methodology and philosophy, outlining the project's values, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to innovation. - Quality Assurance: Review and ensure the quality and accuracy of all documentation before it is published, ensuring that the materials meet the highest standards and are ready for public release. Preferred Qualifications - Clear Documentation Skills: Proficiency in documenting project milestones, research progress and design processes in a clear, structured and organized manner. - Adobe Suite Experience: Experience with tools in the Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro, to create high-quality visual content and documentation materials. - Photography & Videography: Basic experience and a genuine interest in photography and videography, with the ability to visually tell compelling stories and document the project’s progress. - Graphic Design Skills: Ability to create engaging graphics that simplify complex ideas, helping improve communication and making the content more accessible. - Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in English, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely. - Creative Thinking & Leadership: A flair for creative thinking, with a demonstrated ability to take the lead on creative projects and contribute imaginative ideas to enhance the documentation process. - Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines, ensuring documentation is produced consistently and to the highest standards.
Science Communication
Fulltime (parttime optional) | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 As Science Communication within the Platform Project, your role is essential to ensuring that the project’s complex scientific content is effectively communicated to a diverse range of audiences. You will define the target audiences, understand their existing knowledge and perspectives on the subject matter and tailor communication to ensure accessibility without sacrificing scientific accuracy. By working closely with the team, you will represent the "outsider’s perspective" throughout the project and ensure that communication strategies are effective, clear and aligned with the audience's needs. Key Responsibilities - Audience Research: Identify and define the target audiences for the project, including but not limited to laypeople, art enthusiasts, tech aficionados, socially engaged individuals, and experts in the field (e.g., those familiar with blackboxed technologies). - Audience Understanding: Get familiar with the existing knowledge and perspectives of these audiences, identifying knowledge gaps and ensuring content is tailored to meet their needs. Ensure clarity and accuracy while adapting the complexity of the message for each group. - Content Tailoring: Develop communication strategies that make complex scientific ideas accessible. Tailor the messaging of the project and its process to suit the understanding of each audience segment without losing scientific rigor. - Conceptual Collaboration: Work closely with the Concept team to create a layered approach to communicating the project’s ideas. Your input will guide how the visual and conceptual elements of the project can communicate its complex technological and scientific themes in a manner that resonates with different audiences. - Testing and Feedback: Regularly test the effectiveness of your communication strategies. Conduct audience research and feedback loops to continuously refine how the project’s concepts and process are presented. This will include understanding how the audience engages with the subject matter and improving the communication based on their feedback. - Communication in Design & Fabrication: Represent the audience's perspective throughout the design and fabrication phases, ensuring that the final project is understandable and engaging for all target groups. Ensure that scientific concepts are communicated clearly during the making and the final presentation. - Storytelling: Develop and deliver compelling narratives that explain the project’s scientific concepts in an engaging and relatable way. This may involve writing articles, creating educational content, producing videos, and developing interactive materials that align with the project’s overarching communication goals. - Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with other teams (Concept, Documentation, and Fabrication) to ensure that communication strategies align with the project’s visual and conceptual goals. Ensure all teams are aligned when communicating the project's mission and progress to a wider audience. Preferred Qualifications - Scientific Communication Experience: Proven experience in science communication, with a clear ability to communicate complex scientific topics to non-expert audiences in an engaging, accessible way. A background in science communication, journalism, or a related field is preferred. - Audience-Centered Design: Experience in tailoring content for different audiences, including laypeople, experts, and niche groups such as tech enthusiasts or artists. Ability to design communication strategies that resonate with diverse groups. - Research Skills: Strong ability to conduct audience research and use the findings to shape communication strategies. Familiarity with methods like persona creation, surveys, and feedback analysis. - Clear and Concise Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The ability to distill complex topics into simple, clear, and engaging language. - Collaborative Spirit: Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, particularly in creative and technical environments. Experience working alongside artists, engineers, designers, and scientists is a plus. - Storytelling Skills: Ability to tell compelling stories that bring scientific ideas to life, making them engaging and accessible without sacrificing their integrity. Experience with Visual Media: Familiarity with visual media, including videos, graphics, and interactive content, to enhance the communication of scientific concepts.
Operations
PR & Graphic Design
Fulltime | 1 position | Feb - June 2026 Translating the Emergence philosophy into a clear public narrative and a cohesive visual identity. Bridging between Emergence projects and the outside world. Create and execute compelling PR and design strategies to share our mission and events. Build awareness, increase the team’s visibility, and ensure consistent, high-quality visual communication across all channels. Key Responsibilities - Responsible for the Emergence brand, visual identity, and all external communications. Drive on- and offline exposure and get the brand on the map. - Initiating Creative Projects: Propose and deliver creative concepts that translate the Emergence philosophy into campaigns, visuals, and experiences. - Graphic Design Expertise: Design key assets across channels (social, web, print, decks, signage, exhibition graphics) with strong typography, layout, and composition. - Visual Branding: Develop and maintain brand guidelines; ensure consistent visual language and messaging across all materials. - Visual Storytelling: Turn complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives using static and motion design. - Communication Skills: Craft press releases, key messages, bios, captions, and newsletters; adapt tone to audience and channel. - Audience Awareness: Use audience insights, market trends, and competitor analysis to maximize reach and engagement. - Brand Ambassador: Represent Emergence’s values and mission professionally in interactions with partners, press, and the public. - Visibility: Develop strategies to showcase the uniqueness and impact of our projects across disciplines. - Strategic Marketing: Plan and execute PR, content, and campaign calendars with measurable KPIs. - Process & Delivery: Manage timelines and budgets; set up templates and asset libraries; deliver on schedule and at quality. Preferred Qualifications - Creative Thinking: Ability to conceive PR concepts and design directions that capture attention and drive engagement. - Digital Skilled: Proficient in social media, content scheduling, analytics, and online reputation management. - Graphic Tools: Strong command of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro). - 3D / Visual Programming: Comfortable with tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, TouchDesigner, Processing, Figma (nice to have). - Networking Abilities: Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and partners. - Collaboration: Work closely with the team to align PR, marketing, and design with Emergence’s goals. Approachability: Open, responsive, and easy to contact for internal and external stakeholders. - Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to craft persuasive messages, press materials, and communication strategies. - Portfolio: An outstanding portfolio showing brand systems, cross-channel campaigns, and visual storytelling under deadline pressure.
New Media
Electrical Engineer
Fulltime | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 As an Electrical Engineer within the New Media Project (NMP), you will bring the team’s concepts to life by designing, testing, and refining electrical components. You’ll manage the electrical design process, working across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of the final new artistic medium. Key Responsibilities - Problem-Solving: Identify electrical challenges and propose innovative solutions to meet project goals. - Design and Analysis: Design and analyze electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and project specifications. - Prototyping and Testing: Build and test electrical prototypes, iterating based on data and collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with team members to integrate electrical components into the final artistic installation. Preferred Qualifications - Technical Skills: Proficient in using electrical engineering tools and equipment. - Design Process Knowledge: Familiarity with design processes and techniques, including hands-on experience with electrical components.
Embedded Engineer
Fulltime | 1 position I Feb - June 2026 As an Embedded Engineer within the New Media Project (NMP), you will bring team concepts to life by designing and implementing embedded systems that integrate seamlessly into the final new artistic medium. You’ll work on hardware-software integration, selecting tools, prototyping, testing, and collaborating across disciplines to create innovative and functional embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Embedded Systems Design: Develop and implement embedded systems to support the project's artistic and technological goals. - Hardware-Software Integration: Ensure seamless integration of hardware components with software systems. - Prototyping and Testing: Build, test, and refine prototypes to ensure functionality and performance. - Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, schematics, and code. - Attention to Detail: Ensure the reliability and quality of embedded systems through meticulous development practices. - Collaboration: Work closely with team members from various disciplines to integrate embedded solutions into the final output. - Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest developments in embedded systems and related technologies to meet evolving project needs. Preferred Qualifications: - Embedded Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in embedded systems development, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols. - Programming Skills: Experience with programming languages like C, C++, Python, or others relevant to embedded systems. - Hardware Prototyping: Familiarity with prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or custom PCB design. - Version Control: Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). - Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to resolve hardware and software challenges throughout the development process. - Creative Integration: An interest or experience in integrating technology into creative and interactive installations.
Starting now:
New Media Project
Chief Fabrication
Fulltime | 1 position | November - June 2026 As the Chief of Fabrication for the New Media Project (NMP), you will be responsible for overseeing the engineering and fabrication processes, ensuring high-quality results, and leading the fabrication department with a structured and safe approach. You will work closely with the concept and documentation teams to ensure that fabricated components meet project specifications and contribute effectively to the final new artistic medium. Key Responsibilities - Leadership and Management: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the Fabrication department, ensuring efficient workflows, team motivation and a high standard of work. - Fabrication Expertise: Oversee and contribute to fabrication tasks, ensuring that all work aligns with provided specifications, deadlines and quality standards. - Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in tools, equipment and software relevant to fabrication, ensuring the team has the necessary resources to execute tasks effectively. - Collaboration and Communication: Foster a collaborative work environment by effectively communicating with other departments, especially the concept and documentation teams, to integrate fabricated components into the overall project. - Safety Responsibility: Ensure the safety and well-being of the fabrication team by enforcing safe working practices, maintaining equipment and addressing any potential hazards. - Project Oversight: Keep an overview of all engineering processes within the project, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals and timelines. Preferred Qualifications - Proven Project Experience: Demonstrated success in leading and managing diverse engineering projects, with experience working through different project phases. - Understanding of Fabrication Methods: A broad understanding of various fabrication methods, including the ability to strategically apply this knowledge to solve real-world challenges. - Leadership and Decision-Making: Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to make strategic decisions that align the team’s efforts with the overall goals of the project.
Topic Concept
Fulltime | 1 position | November - June 2026 As a Topic Specialist (Concept), you will provide knowledge and insights on water-related topics to help shape the project’s artistic and technological vision. Your role bridges research and creativity, ensuring that relevant concepts are thoughtfully integrated into the concept process. Key Responsibilities: - Inform the Team: Share knowledge about water systems, innovations, and societal impacts. - Concept Integration: Collaborate with the concept team to translate water-related themes into creative elements. - Research Awareness: Stay informed about developments in water technologies, sustainability, and policy. - Documentation: Record relevant research and ideas to support concept development. Preferred Qualifications: - Education: Background in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Management, Public Policy, or a related field. - Communication: Ability to explain complex ideas in an accessible way. - Teamwork: Experience working in teams.
Mechanical Engineer
Fulltime | 1 position | November - June 2026 As a Mechanical Engineer within the New Media Project (NMP), you will bring the team’s concepts to life by fabricating physical prototypes. You’ll manage material selection, use fabrication tools and software and refine prototypes through testing, all while collaborating across disciplines to integrate the final output into a new medium. Key Responsibilities: - Problem-Solving: Identify fabrication challenges and propose innovative solutions to meet project goals. - Design and Analysis: Create and analyze mechanical systems using CAD to ensure designs meet specifications and safety standards. - Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes, working closely with other teams to refine designs and improve functionality. - Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with team members to integrate fabricated components into the final artistic output. Preferred Qualifications: - Technical Skills: Proficient in using fabrication tools and techniques, with a focus on general machining. - Design Process Knowledge: Understanding of design processes with hands-on experience in machining. CAD Experience: Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks or Fusion360 for designing mechanical systems. - Mechanical Physics: Basic knowledge of statics and dynamics to inform structural integrity and design choices.
Visual Designer
Fulltime (parttime optional) | 1 position I November - June 2026 As the Visual Designer for the New Media Project (NMP), your role is crucial in transforming abstract concepts and interactions into clear, visually engaging experiences. You will be responsible for creating compelling visual narratives that simplify complex ideas and facilitate effective communication within the team and with external audiences. Your work will bridge the gap between conceptualization, fabrication, and documentation, ensuring that all visual elements align with the project’s artistic and technical objectives. Key Responsibilities - Visualize abstract concepts: Collaborate closely with the concept and documentation team to translate abstract ideas, interactions and research from the New Media Concept team into clear and engaging visual formats. - Create visual narratives: Develop visual materials, such as graphics, animations, and digital mockups, to represent complex concepts in an accessible, intuitive, and impactful way. - Design user interactions: Focus on ensuring designs are user-friendly and interactive, prioritizing visual communication that supports tech/science discussions, making them more approachable for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Digital fabrication and 3D modeling: Utilize tools like Blender, SolidWorks/Fusion, Adobe Creative Suite, and other modeling software to create digital assets, interactive elements, and 3D visualizations that align with the project’s objectives. - Collaborate with other teams: Work closely with the fabrication team, concept designers, and the documentation team to integrate visual materials with other project outputs, ensuring consistency across all stages of design and development. - Craft environments and scenes: Design and orchestrate the creation of digital environments, scenes, and interactive settings that enhance the user experience and showcase the project’s technological and artistic innovations. - Iterative design process: Continuously refine and iterate on visual designs based on team feedback, ensuring that the final product aligns with the team’s goals and communicates the right message. Preferred Qualifications - Software proficiency: Familiarity with digital design software, including Blender, SolidWorks/Fusion, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and other modeling or design tools. - Creative problem-solving: Ability to take complex, abstract concepts and transform them into clear, simple, and visually engaging designs that improve communication. - Design vision: Proven track record of creating compelling visual narratives and a demonstrated ability to bring creative visions to life, with an innovative approach to Art & Tech. - Attention to detail: Excellent eye for design, with the ability to manage intricate visual details while maintaining a cohesive overall visual experience. - Collaboration and communication: Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to clearly communicate visual ideas and concepts, both within the team and to external stakeholders. - Adaptability: Ability to work in an evolving project environment and adjust designs and strategies according to new insights, technologies, and feedback.