Creative Director, AI VFX Innovation

We’re seeking a visionary Creative Director, AI VFX Innovation to play pivotal role in shaping the visual storytelling of film, video, and digital media within our global advertising campaign creative, helping drive the future creative vision for artistic and technical execution of visual effects leveraging current and emerging AI tools across production. This role is designed for someone with deep advertising experience, a passion for quality and creative excellence, a drive for continual experimentation and learning, and immersive in AI creation. This role blends artistic innovation with cutting-edge technical expertise to deliver visually compelling and narratively cohesive effects.

location: Redmond, Washington

job type: Contract

salary: $44 – 54 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Define and communicate the creative vision for all VFX elements.

Collaborate with creative directors, producers and campaign managers to integrate AI VFX innovation seamlessly into the storytelling.

Supervise the development of concept art, storyboards, and previsualization.

Oversee the execution of VFX sequences from pre-production through post-production including emerging AI tools.

Provide creative direction and feedback across stakeholder groups.

Ensure visual consistency and high-quality standards across all AI VFX shots.

Participate in production planning when AI VFX integration is required.

Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in visual effects and share knowledge with internal teams.

qualifications:

8+ years’ experience in VFX production, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.

Deep understanding of the VFX pipeline, including compositing, 3D modeling, animation, and simulation. 5+

Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects) and hands-on experience with prompt engineering emerging AI tools. 5+

Ability to write, test, and refine prompts that reflect brand tone, visual identity, and campaign messaging 2-4

Strong artistic sensibility, including composition, color theory, and cinematic language.

Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to evolving creative needs.

skills: Creative / Campaign agency experience

Experience with Microsoft products and services, including Copilot

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, or a related field (preferred but not required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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