AI Art Director

Key Responsibilities

AI Art Direction & Visual Strategy

• Set visual direction for AI-generated imagery across all AFI brands and product lines
• Establish comprehensive AI imagery standards that maintain brand integrity and quality
• Develop creative briefs and visual guidelines specifically for AI-generated content
• Partner with creative teams to integrate AI imagery seamlessly with traditional photography and design

Studio Output & Quality Management

• Oversee AI output and maintain quality standards for all AI-generated visual content
• Develop quality control processes and approval workflows for AI-generated imagery
• Ensure AI-generated content meets brand standards and commercial requirements
• Monitor and optimize AI production workflows for efficiency and consistency

Team Education & Development

• Lead team education on new AI tools and techniques across the creative organization
• Develop training programs and best practices for AI tool adoption
• Mentor team members on AI art direction principles and creative applications
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their potential for creative implementation

Process Innovation & Workflow Development

• Design and implement agentic workflows that scale AI production thoughtfully
• Create systematic approaches that combine AI efficiency with creative excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI capabilities into existing creative processes
• Document and refine AI production methodologies for scalable implementation

Required Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 6+ years of professional art direction experience with demonstrated leadership in creative innovation
• Proven track record in visual content creation, photography, or digital imaging
• Portfolio featuring art direction created by AI and traditional photography required
• Experience in retail, furniture, or consumer goods industries preferred

Core Competencies

• Advanced expertise in AI image generation tools
• Strong understanding of traditional photography and art direction principles
• Proficiency in creative software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.)
• Excellent process design and workflow optimization skills
• Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and creative applications

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to educate and inspire teams on new technologies
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present AI concepts to leadership
• Balance of innovative thinking with practical implementation expertise
• Change management experience in adopting new creative technologies