Freelance: AI Creative Specialist

This is a freelance position with our Los Angeles team. While local candidates are preferred, we are open to considering remote applications from within the U.S. who can work standard Pacific Time business hours.

Project schedules will vary, so if you are interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing opportunities, please submit your details to us - we would love to hear from you!

The AI Creative Specialist is responsible for the technical implementation and creative application of emerging technologies in advertising projects. This role involves active utilization of Generative AI tools and other non-traditional methodologies, alongside established VFX techniques to enhance visual quality and accelerate project execution.

What you’ll do

• Support the integration and practical application of Generative AI and other emerging technologies within advertising production workflows to optimize visual output and operational efficiency

• Develop ComfyUI workflows to produce high fidelity visuals and short form video content

• Collaborate with VFX Artists to embed AI-generated assets seamlessly into final deliverables

• Act as a technical liaison between traditional VFX methodologies and next-generation production tools, ensuring seamless integration across departmental boundaries

• Demonstrated proficiency in Generative AI tools and their practical application in concept development, previsualization, and asset creation

• Experience building custom workflows in ComfyUI

• Working knowledge of Compositing (Nuke) ideally in a commercials environment

• Solid foundational understanding of traditional VFX pipelines and the ability to integrate new methodologies effectively

• Understanding of creative production workflows specific to the advertising industry, including pitch development and final execution stages

• Proven ability to apply creative problem-solving skills to design and implement efficient, visually compelling solutions under tight deadlines and varying budget constraints

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A proactive approach to research and development, including the capacity to identify, evaluate, and contribute to the implementation of cutting-edge technologies into practical studio workflows

• Strong visual sensibility, demonstrating a keen eye for design, composition, cinematography, and an awareness of evolving aesthetics in modern advertising

• Programming and coding experience and knowledge is an added bonus

• Must have valid US work authorization

California Employees Pay Range:

Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour

Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day
Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day

The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California. The range is posted in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.