AI Artist

ACME AI&FX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACME AI&FX, located in Greater London, is hiring a full-time AI Artist. The role requires designing and executing visually stunning AI-driven elements, using generative AI in a film production context. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with generative AI tools like Midjourney and demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Responsibilities include generating start frames and collaborating across functions to integrate AI workflows. A background in photography or VFX is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with generative AI image platforms & tools.
• Experience supporting AI-driven animation workflows.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and execute independently.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality start frames aligned with creative direction.
• Translate scripts and verbal concepts into visual outcomes.
• Refine and iterate AI outputs with precision.

Skills

Strong experience with generative AI image platforms

Experience supporting AI-driven animation workflows

Strong visual taste and sequence-level awareness

Ability to interpret creative briefs

Comfort working within a large production pipeline

Tools

Google Flow

Midjourney

Photoshop

Nuke

ComfyUI

Job description

ACME AI&FX is a creative hub for technologists, VFX artists, and data scientists, revolutionizing how future shows are created. Established by Hollywood's most disruptive entrepreneurs, the company operates at the crossroads of film craft and machine intelligence. Specializing in AI integration, VFX, virtual production, motion design, and generative image & video pipelines, ACME AI&FX delivers cinematic excellence at production scale. Join a team that is crafting the next chapter of the film industry and redefining creative possibilities.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater London for an AI Artist to help shape the visual language of a feature film using generative AI as a tool. The role involves designing and executing visually stunning AI-driven artistic elements, developing creative workflows using advanced tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into various production workflows.

• Generate high-quality start frames aligned with creative direction
• Translate scripts, storyboards, and verbal concepts into visual outcomes
• Work independently on standard shots
• Refine and iterate AI outputs with precision and intent
• Support AI animation workflows where required
• Identify and flag technical or creative blockers early
• Support visual continuity across adjacent shots

What we're looking for

• Strong experience with generative AI image platforms & tools (Google Flow, Freepik, Flux, Seedream, Midjourney etc.)
• Experience supporting AI-driven animation workflows
• Familiarity with compositing and multi-layer image construction
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and execute independently
• Strong visual taste and sequence-level awareness
• Comfort working within a large production pipeline
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Nice to have

• Background in photography, VFX, or design
• Solid working knowledge of ComfyUI
• Experience in high-end compositing using node-based systems (e.g. Nuke)
• Experience in image refining (e.g. Photoshop)
• Experience in guiding other creatives/artists towards output

This is a hands-on creative role inside a live film production environment.

If you’re excited by the challenge of building controlled cinematic visuals using emerging tools — we’d love to hear from you.