Freelance Physical Technologist

Future Colossal is looking for freelance Physical Technologists to support upcoming immersive installations and interactive experiences. We have a some upcoming project needs, so near-term availability is a plus, but we’re also happy to connect with people interested in future freelance opportunities.

This role is ideal for a hands-on maker, problem solver, and technical generalist with experience across AV, fabrication, networking/IT, electronics, and onsite installation. You’ll work with our producers, designers, developers, and creative technologists to help bring physical interactive experiences to life.

Requirements

Applicants should have proven experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Onsite AV installation, rigging, and production
• AV system design and sourcing
• Physical computing and custom electronics
• IT/networking
• Fabrication and/or digital fabrication
• Mechanical engineering
• Lighting or sound design
• Experience with LiDAR, cameras, computer vision, or other sensors

Benefits

This is a project-based contract position.

Please submit your resume and cover letter (optional) for consideration. Applicants must currently live in the Greater New York City area; relocation payment is not offered. Please, no phone calls or recruiters.

About Us:

We are Future Colossal, an experiential innovation lab based in NYC and Atlanta. We explore and create new technologies, constantly innovating to build immersive spaces, both physical & virtual, that are memorable, playful, & interact with the viewer. On any given day we may be working on VR, AR, Mixed Reality, physical installations, or creating a new experience that doesn’t fit any conventional norms. We display our installations throughout the world at brand events, digital out-of-home media, trade shows, technology events, festivals, live events, permanent installations, and museum/gallery exhibitions – and have clients across a wide variety of industries. We are fast paced, constantly solving new challenges, and are always looking towards the future.