Creative Technologist

A Creative Technologist blends technology with creativity to develop innovative digital experiences and solutions. You might work in tech companies, design studios, or as a freelancer, focusing on integrating emerging technologies with artistic concepts. Creative Technologists explore new tools and platforms to create engaging interactive media, apps, or installations. You’ll prototype ideas, experiment with new technologies, and collaborate with designers and developers to realise creative projects.

Creative Technologists play a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. You’ll need to be inventive and tech-savvy, with a strong understanding of both creative and technical aspects. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative ideas to life and enhance user experiences.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a creative technologist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Master of Interaction Design
On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $17,896
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer
Design Manager UX Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interaction Designer Creative Technologist UI Designer Design Manager UX Designer + 2 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator
Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager
+ 97 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager + 97 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 18 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Director of Photography
Actor Theatre Performer Production Assistant Videographer Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Creative Technologist VFX Artist
+ 9 more

Master of Design
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $58,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Creative Technologist Design Consultant
Creative Director
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UX Designer Creative Technologist Design Consultant Creative Director + 1 more

Bachelor of Digital Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $59,756
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Media Manager Digital Media Specialist Social Media Manager
Multimedia Writer Digital Producer Videographer Environment Artist Brand Strategist Creative Technologist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Media Manager Digital Media Specialist Social Media Manager Multimedia Writer Digital Producer Videographer Environment Artist Brand Strategist Creative Technologist + 6 more

Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
On Campus
3 years
$26,844 - $28,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Technologist Digital Producer Interaction Designer
UI Designer UX Designer Design Teacher Information Architect UX Developer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Creative Technologist Digital Producer Interaction Designer UI Designer UX Designer Design Teacher Information Architect UX Developer + 5 more
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Further reading

How to start a Career in Human-Centred Design

21st October 2024)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

15th January 2020)

How to become a multimedia designer

4th November 2019)

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