Creative Techonologist

Monks; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Generous PTO & holidays

401k with company contribution

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance

Career growth in disruptor space

Diverse, inclusive culture

DEI & sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Monks is seeking a visionary Creative AI Technologist to bridge cutting-edge AI developments with engaging social content. The role focuses on anticipating the future of LLMs by exploring the AI landscape, utilizing APIs, and prototyping internal tools for the company’s strategy, creative, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with AI/ML APIs, proficient in prompt engineering, and able to train and document processes for both internal teams and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency with AI/ML APIs and coding
• Master of prompts and AI ecosystems, current LLM knowledge
• Natural trainer and explainer with ability to translate complex concepts

Responsibilities

• Monitor AI landscape from Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic for strategic insights
• Create compelling social content and prototype tools using APIs
• Lead internal training sessions on new AI features for teams
• Document internal use cases and build playbooks to integrate AI tools
• Demystify AI for external audiences with clear prompts and technical details
• Engage with clients to educate on efficient prompting techniques

Skills

AI/ML APIs

Prompt engineering

Training & documentation

Creative problem solving

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ).

About the Role

Monks is seeking a visionary Creative AI Technologist to join our specialized team. We manage a complex product accountrequiring expertise far beyond typical social media marketing. This is a hybrid role demanding both technical proficiencyand creative strategy.You will be the bridge between cutting-edge AI developments and engaging social content. Your focus will be onanticipating the future of LLM’s by exploring the current AI landscape, utilizing APIs and coding knowledge to experimentand prototype. Your work will not only keep our social channels ahead of the curve but will also educate our internal teamsand our external audience of AI enthusiasts.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Foresight & Landscape Analysis. Actively monitor developments from Gemini, OpenAI, andAnthropic to anticipate upcoming AI features. Maintain deep knowledge of the broader AI landscape to
  provide strategic insights.
• Advanced Content Creation & Prototyping.Advanced Content Creation & Prototyping. Create compelling social content for X and Instagram targeted atAI enthusiasts. Design and execute complex prompts and utilize API’s to prototype internal tools, test newcapabilities, and produce unique images, videos, and copy.
• Internal Training & Enablement.Internal Training & Enablement. Serve as the go-to AI expert, bridging the knowledge gap within theorganization. Develop and lead training sessions for creative, strategy, and design teams on new andupcoming AI features.
• Playbook Development & Documentation.Playbook Development & Documentation. Document internal use cases and build comprehensive playbookson how to integrate AI tools (including the Google Work Suite) effectively across the company's strategy,creative, and operations departments.
• Education & Demystification.Education & Demystification. Be a key part of our strategy to demystify AI. For external content, break downthe prompts and the technical details (including API usage when relevant) in an engaging, easy-to-understand way.
• Client-Facing Engagement.Client-Facing Engagement. You may also be called upon to engage directly with clients, leveraging your AIexpertise to collaboratively problem-solve and educate them on efficient prompting techniques, ensuringthey can maximize the utility of AI too

About You

The essentials:

• Technical Proficiency (Required): Proven experience in coding and hands-on proficiency in working withAI/ML APIs. You must be comfortable exploring technical documentation and building or testing tools.
• A Master of Prompts & AI Ecosystems:A Master of Prompts & AI Ecosystems: A proven ability to get extraordinary results from generative AI tools.You must be "in the weeds" with current LLM’s
• A Natural Trainer and Explainer:A Natural Trainer and Explainer: Excellent at translating complex, technical concepts into simple, engaginglanguage. You must have a passion for training others and documenting processes.
• Social Savvy (Niche Expertise):Social Savvy (Niche Expertise): Deep understanding of what resonates with the AI enthusiast community onplatforms like X, and the ability to advise copywriters on relevant technical trends.
• A Creative Problem-Solver:A Creative Problem-Solver: You love a challenge and enjoy figuring out how to use new technology,including APIs, to solve creative problems, build internal tools, and optimize workflows.

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At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

What We Offer

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here !
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here !)

This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range: $115,000—$145,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with the world around us.

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.