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David Pettersson

@davidpettersson

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Creative technologist blending code, design, and emerging tech to build bold, interactive ideas.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that blends creativity and technology—where I can prototype quickly, explore emerging tools like AI or immersive media, and collaborate with curious, open-minded teams to build innovative, meaningful experiences.

Creative Technologist with 12+ years of experience blending code, design, and emerging tech to build innovative, interactive experiences. From generative art to AI and immersive installations, I prototype fast, think cross-disciplinary, and thrive where storytelling meets technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Creative Technologist

Current

Superside

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Extended industry-standard software by integrating programmatic automation and Large Language Models (LLMs) via agents. Led the creation and iterative development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), collaborating closely with another software engineer.

Figma Large Language Models (LLM)Agents Software Engineering Practices AI driven solutions AI driven Solutions

Current

Creative Technologist & Workshop Facilitator

Current

SOMATICBITS.com

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Designed and developed interactive systems and generative art tools using TouchDesigner, Max/MSP, GLSL, Rust, and cables.gl. Led workshops and talks on generative art, NFTs, and creative coding for various organizations.

NodeJS Touchdesigner Node.js Unreal Engine Amazon Web Services (AWS)Solidity OpenGL Shading Language (GLSL)MaxMSP TypeScript Adobe Creative Suite Full Stack Development

Creative Technologist

Artificial Rome

Jun 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 7 months)

Led front end & devops for the Soil Metaverse platform based on UE 5 and pixel streaming. Supported new tech integrations from Kinect to Pixel Streaming and Web3 / blockchain.

NodeJS TypeScript Node.js Unreal Engine Cables.gl Amazon Web Services (AWS)Generative Art Spark AR Studio Creative Technology Machine Learning AR filters

Print Designer

Delivery Hero

Oct 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated and created international marketing campaigns targeting the UK and Germany, including offline advertising and merchandising. Managed the print workflow inside the Brand team, providing consultation and creating templates.

Editorial Design Typography Print Adobe Creative Suite Marketing Campaigns Brand Identity Layout Design Document Optimization

Motion Designer

Delivery Hero

Jan 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinated, managed, and created video-based projects and campaigns, including social media campaigns and app previews for various brands. Researched and created video brandings, and managed the internal video workflow within the Brand team.

Motion Design Adobe Creative Suite Storyboarding Video Production Social Media Campaigns Brand Management

Art Director & Visual Designer

Freelance

Jan 2012 - Aug 2018 (6 years 7 months)

Directed and produced visual identities, branding, and promotional materials for electronic music artists and organizations. Created realtime visuals and VJ systems for live events, including the design and programming of custom visual synthesizers.

Adobe Creative Suite Graphic Design Audiovisual Print Design Generative Art Branding Visual Design VJ systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CODE University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Founder of the Art Club

Specialized in generative art, including machine learning, AI, and algorithms. Developed physical art installations and blockchain-based art, focusing on dynamic NFTs and oracles.