Experiential Technology Specialist
15 days ago
Conshohocken
Job Description Are you ready to join an innovative team that pushes the boundaries of creativity and delivers top-notch results? At Aardvark Studios, we design and build cutting-edge mobile experiences—from LED billboard trucks to custom kiosks and immersive interactives for one-of-a-kind experiences. Our tech team brings these builds to life, powering everything from DJ-grade sound systems to massive LED walls, custom IoT setups, and interactive displays. The experiential technology specialist performs tasks ranging from design & documentation to implementation & support. We’re looking for a hands-on Experiential Technology Specialist who can roll up their sleeves, manage wires like a pro, and make complex systems usable and clear—even for non-tech clients. QUALIFICATIONS: What makes you the ideal candidate: • Design, install, and troubleshoot audio systems for mobile activations (think high-end DJ setups, not concert rigs), • Design, install, program, and troubleshoot custom lighting (LED strips, par cans, etc.), • Build and test video systems, including flat panels, large-format LED walls, and their controller setups, • Set up and configure networking solutions like Starlink, Cradlepoint, and local WiFi systems, • Integrate and support IoT devices (Nest, Sonos, Leviton, smart switches, etc.), • Program and deploy media players, kiosks, and smart devices using tools like Raspberry Pi, BrightSign, or similar, • Develop and maintain documentation for all assigned projects, including parts lists, technical/operating descriptions, and schematics, • Maintain exceptional wire management—your work should be clean, serviceable, and safe, even under pressure, • Collaborate with our fabrication team to fit tech into real-world builds with limited space and high visibility, • Translate complex systems into plain English for clients, teammates, and field users—no jargon, • Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes, manage timelines, and resolve service or maintenance issues., • Travel to project sites occasionally for install or last-minute troubleshooting, as well as be available on-call during major events Requirements or What else is helpful: • Proven, hands-on experience in troubleshooting audio visual, computer, electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems are required, • Proficiency in reading floor plans, detailed design drawings, electrical layouts, power draws, and wiring diagrams, • Ability to run and organize cabling in tight or mobile environments so it’s clean, labeled, and logically laid out, • Comfort with LED video walls, media controllers, and display integration, • Familiarity with network setup and the ability to keep systems running in the field, • Working knowledge of smart tech and IoT systems (consumer or commercial), • Skilled in using a diverse range of hand and power tools, • Exposure to coding, device programming, or kiosk development (even basic), • Excellent communication skills—you can explain tech clearly to non-experts and teammates, • Curiosity, self-reliance, and a “figure-it-out” mindset Bonus Points (Not Required) • Experience with BrightSign, NovaStar, PLC, Q-SYS, Raspberry Pi, Unity, Dante, etc., • You’ve built or supported custom kiosks or touchscreen stations, • You’ve worked in experiential marketing, events, or mobile tech builds before, • Experience making wire diagrams and calculating power draw How we’ll measure success: • Technology strategy development, • Research & Development/Prototyping, • Electrical System Design, • Documentation & Testing, • Software Development, • Support for Sales / Creative Teams, • Complex Integration Lead, • Install / Maintenance Support What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate, • Creative and collaborative team culture, • Room for growth in a dynamic, fast-scaling company, • Paid time off, • Medical/dental/vision benefits, • Short & long-term disability options, • Retirement matching after 1 year, • On-site private-use gym, • Free Tesla charging, • Dog-friendly workspace Check us out on social here and here