AI & Automation Specialist

Trend; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trend is seeking an experienced AI & Automation Specialist to lead AI-powered processes across marketing, operations and internal workflows. You will test, design and maintain automations, pulling data to analyze performance and generate briefs and insights.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of OpenClaw, LLMs, AI agents and low-code platforms, with a proactive, self-directed mindset to stay ahead of AI developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in AI/CS/DS/Statistics or related field preferred
• 2+ years as AI/Automation Specialist or similar role
• 1+ years in lead generation
• Hands-on experience with modern AI tools and automation platforms
• Strong understanding of AI prompting, data flow and analytics

Responsibilities

• Identify and test new AI tools across marketing, operations and internal workflows
• Design and build automations using low-code platforms
• Develop end-to-end AI-powered processes from planning to optimization
• Collaborate with Creative, Tech and CRO teams to deliver scalable AI systems
• Build workflows using LLMs, AI agents and automation tools
• Create briefs, reports and insights from data analyses
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to improve efficiency
• Identify bottlenecks and propose AI-driven solutions
• Stay updated on emerging AI tech to keep the company competitive

Skills

AI expertise

Automation

Lead generation

Prompting & data flow

Analytics & reporting

Low-code automation

Ownership & initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree (AI/CS/DS/Statistics)

Tools

OpenClaw

LLMs

Automation platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AI & Automation Specialist who is ready to take charge in our marketing, operations, and internal workflows. Having heavy hands‑on experience with AI tools such as LLMs, AI agents, and automation platforms is essential.

In this role, you will utilize your knowledge of AI systems, including logic, limitations, prompting, and data flow, to conceptualize, design, execute, and manage AI-powered processes. These processes will pull data, analyze performance metrics, and create briefs and reports. With a constant eye on emerging AI technologies and tools, you will build up processes that can create, identify issues within landing pages, and automate fixes.

The ideal candidate is competitive, proactive, and always ready to implement the latest developing technologies and platforms in a constantly‑evolving market. If you find satisfaction in gaining an edge against competitors by spearheading the utilization of AI engines, platforms, and tools, then this position is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively identify, test, and implement new AI tools across marketing, operations, and internal workflows.
• Design, build, and maintain automations using low‑code platforms (Zapier, Make, native AI tools, etc.).
• Develop and manage AI‑powered processes end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, and optimization.
• Work closely with the Creative, Tech and CRO teams to turn ideas into scalable AI‑driven systems.
• Build workflows using LLMs, AI agents, and automation platforms (including tools like OpenClaw).
• Create automated systems that pull data, analyze performance, and generate briefs, reports, and insights.
• Monitor automation performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and process gaps, proposing AI solutions to increase speed and scalability.
• Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies to keep the company competitive and ahead of the curve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILL

• Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field preferred, not required.
• 2+ years of experience working as an AI Specialist, Automation Specialist, or similar role.
• 1+ years of experience in lead generation.
• Heavy hands‑on experience using modern AI tools (OpenClaw, LLMs, AI agents, automation platforms).
• Strong conceptual understanding of how AI functions.
• Experience building systems that support reporting, analytics, and performance tracking.
• Comfortable building workflows, prompts, and automations without writing complex code.
• Highly proactive, self‑directed, and able to take full ownership of projects.
• Naturally curious, fast learner, and stays on top of new AI releases.
• Experience supporting growth, marketing, or ops teams is a bonus.

Our company offers great benefits: full healthcare package (medical, dental, vision, life), 401k with a company match, catered lunch, coffee, tea and snacks, paid parking, competitive pay, and much more! Anyone who joins our team will have great potential for career and personal growth.

Details

Location: Vancouver, WA

Employment Type: Active

Salary:$28.00 - $48.00 /per hourly

Skill Level: Not Applicable

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