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Associate Director, Creative Technology

California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of SciencesExperience Studio
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Salary
$150K - 165K.
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Creative Technology leads the Creative Technology function within the Experience Studio at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. This position sets the creative and technical vision for immersive exhibitions, interactive environments, and Morrison Planetarium projects.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Creative Technology Lead on major exhibition, immersive, interactive, and planetarium initiatives through all project phases.
Drive hands-on prototyping, iterative development, and visitor testing to ensure experiences are engaging, accessible, and durable.
Lead the Creative Technology team, setting vision, priorities, and maintaining a multi-year technology roadmap.
Oversee the technology portfolio supporting public experiences, ensuring reliable daily operation, maintenance standards, and lifecycle management.
Engage with science subject matter experts to translate natural world concepts into exciting visitor experiences.

Requirements

Ten or more years of professional experience in creative technology and immersive media, including three to five years in technical leadership.
Demonstrated success delivering complex, large-scale public experiences such as museum exhibits or planetariums.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or design field.
Ability to perform physical job duties, including standing, walking exhibit floors, and lifting up to thirty pounds.
Availability to work a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in San Francisco.

Skills and Tools

Deep knowledge of real-time development platforms like Unity, Unreal, and TouchDesigner.
Fluency in modern programming languages including Python, C++, and JavaScript.
Expertise in interactive systems, physical computing, generative AI, computer vision, and audiovisual or projection integration.
Proficiency with collaboration software such as Asana and Google Workspace.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 per year, determined by qualifications and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package emphasizing base salary and total compensation.

About the Company

Founded in 1853 and located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned non-profit scientific and cultural institution. It houses an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and research institute under one living roof. The organization is dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration, supported by a diverse team of passionate professionals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official California Academy of Sciences careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonComputer VisionC++Generative AI

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, at the California Academy of Sciences with a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite per week.

What is the salary range for the role?

The salary range is $150,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in creative technology and immersive media, including 3 to 5 years in technical leadership.

What technical skills are needed?

Required technical skills include Python, C++, JavaScript, real-time development engines like Unity and Unreal, computer vision, physical computing, and AV integration.

How should I apply?

You should apply directly on the official California Academy of Sciences careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official California Academy of Sciences careers page.

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