Creative Technology Intern na DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC

Description

Dimensional Innovations (DI) is a group of Designers, Makers and Innovators working together to create world-class experiences, places and products. At DI, you will work on real client projects alongside some of the most creative and inventive professionals in the industry. You'll also have some fun along the way! You will return to school with practical knowledge and experience that is sure to enhance your skill set and career goals.

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY INTERN ROLE SUMMARY

As the Creative Technology Intern, you will use your skills to contribute code to real client projects, generate prototypes and explore emerging technologies. You will learn about the unique challenges of activating physical spaces with technology and get the opportunity to work in our fully-outfitted tech workshop. You'll be paired with an experienced developer who will serve as your primary mentor and guide your learning throughout the internship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to small web applications and interactive prototypes that integrate with physical hardware
• Assist with front-end web development using modern technologies, tools, frameworks and workflows
• Work proficiently with Adobe Creative Suite and apply user experience and design principles
• Learn how web applications interface with physical hardware (sensors, cameras, lighting systems)
• Collaborate with experienced developers on actual client projects
• Self-direct and perform at a high level in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience building interactive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (vanilla JS or modern frameworks)
• Development Experience: Familiarity with Git version control and collaborative coding practices
• Creative Mindset: An innovative mentality and entrepreneurial spirit
• Team Player: Desire to bring a fun, creative and energetic level of professionalism to the team
• Adaptability: Exude a "go where needed" attitude and outlook on role
• Growth Mindset: Comfortable with failing while remaining positive and eager to learn
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organization: Ability to evaluate urgency of situations, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail
• Preferred Majors: Interactive Digital Media, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar degree

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• How to develop web applications that control and interact with physical hardware
• Working with sensors, cameras, interactive displays, and LED lighting systems
• Collaborative development practices in a creative technology environment
• The unique challenges and opportunities of activating physical spaces with technology
• Professional software development workflow and quality assurance practices
• How technology integrates with design and fabrication to create immersive experiences

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit a resume along with either:

• Links to GitHub/GitLab repositories showing web development projects
• A portfolio website demonstrating your coding projects and technical skills
• Examples of creative, interactive, or hardware-integrated projects (even if not web-based)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Creative Technology Internship is an hourly (non-exempt), full-time opportunity that runs from June 1st, 2026 - July 31st, 2026. Applications will close on December 31, 2025. This is an onsite Monday - Friday internship in our Kansas City location. You must be at least 18 years of age, and currently enrolled as a college junior or senior or actively enrolled in a related postgraduate program.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver's license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on the diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. You'll have access to our fully-equipped electronics workshop including LED lights, sensors, cameras, and various computer equipment.

How to Apply: Navigate to our DI Internship Program page, scroll down, and select the internship application link that you would like to apply to. Please submit a resume and portfolio with your application.

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