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Code and Theory; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Code and Theory is seeking a Creative Technologist in the New York area to design scalable AI-assisted creative workflows, automate 2D/3D content pipelines, and build motion graphics systems with intelligent reframing for global markets.

You will bridge production engineering and visual design, integrating MCP bridges, ComfyUI graphs, and Python-based tooling with industry software to preserve brand fidelity and pixel-level precision.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping AI-driven creative pipelines and workflows.
• Ability to translate design intent into automated content systems.
• Proficiency with standard 2D/3D content tools and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Document current content production workflows and data flows.
• Build automated 2D/3D content pipelines.
• Develop motion graphics pipelines with AI-driven reframing and localization.
• Create automation bridges linking 3D software to Adobe Firefly and DAMs.
• Recommend AI technologies to automate content production.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to maintain pixel-perfect visuals.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

Blender

Substance 3D

Cinema 4D

After Effects (ExtendScript)

ComfyUI

Model Context Protocol

Python

Adobe Firefly

Job description

We are seeking a Creative Technologist specializing in creating scalable AI-assisted creative workflows, 3D scene automation, motion graphics pipelines, and solving our clients most pressing content scalability challenges. Operating at the exact intersection of production engineering and visual design, you will define AI-driven workflows, build automated systems and content pipelines that brand artwork into dynamic environments as part of a broader content supply chain

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with C&T and client teams to document and diagnose current state content production workflows, technology and data flow opportunities
• Build content production workflows to automate 2d and/or 3D content
• Develop automated motion graphics pipelines for short-form campaign video loops, incorporating intelligent camera reframing (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) and localized asset replacement across global markets
• Architect custom automation bridges using Model Context Protocol (MCP), ComfyUI node graphs, and AI-native coding environments (Cursor, Claude Code) to link 3D software directly to Adobe Firefly Services and legacy DAMs
• Leverage and recommend AI, technologies and other APIs required to automate content production
• Partner directly with Art Directors and 3D Designers to ensure automated pipelines maintain precise, pixel-level specular control and strict brand visual fidelity

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Deep hands-on experience in Blender, Substance 3D, or Cinema 4D, including procedural shader graphs, lighting setups, and render engines (Cycles, Octane, Redshift)
• Experience scripting After Effects (ExtendScript/Expressions) or procedural video pipelines for dynamic aspect-ratio reframing and localized batch rendering
• Hands-on integration of creative and content APIs especially Adobe, ComfyUI workflows, local generative models, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) bridges. Agentic coding and Python experience a plus
• Experience advising senior creative, agency and marketing executives on content technology, automation, pipelines and AI for content
• Familiarity with the broader content supply chain and content technology ecosystem including, project management, data management, content optimization, enterprise DAM webhooks, and cloud API token management and other technologies

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We're always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

The compensation range for this role is $160,000 - $225,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.