Forward Deployed Creative [US]

Workman Labs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Luma AI (Dream Lab) is seeking a Forward Deployed Creative to bridge creativity, sales and education, partnering with top brands to prototype AI-accelerated workflows and evangelize generative video using Dream Machine.

The role is senior and focused on leading initiatives at the intersection of technology and creative production, with high interaction with partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Significant senior creative leadership in top agencies, studios, or tech firms.
• Outstanding portfolio of shipped, high‑craft creative work.
• Proven ability to build novel solutions in ambiguous environments.
• Deep expertise in creative production (VFX, animation, motion graphics).
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
• Genuine passion for AI's creative potential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with brands and agencies to guide generative AI strategy.
• Design and prototype AI-accelerated production workflows.
• Create high-quality content with Dream Machine to demonstrate capabilities.
• Consult with partner leadership on tech and business opportunities.
• Serve as an on‑the‑ground extension of Product, Partnership, and Sales teams.
• Establish foundational engagement playbooks.
• Evangelize generative video to the creative community.

Skills

Creative Technologist

Technical Director

Portfolio

Ambiguity navigation

Communication

AI creative potential

Generative AI tools

Tools

Midjourney

Runway

Stable Diffusion

Pika

Job description

Luma AI (Dream Lab) is hiring a Forward Deployed Creative to establish a new function at the intersection of creativity, sales, and education—partnering with top brands and agencies to prototype AI-accelerated production workflows and evangelize generative video using Dream Machine.

$150,000 – $200,000 / yr

Location

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Seniority

Senior

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Partner with leading brands and creative agencies as a strategic guide to generative AI Common
• Design and prototype AI-accelerated production workflows Common
• Create high-quality content using Dream Machine to demonstrate capabilities
• Consult with partner leadership on technical and business opportunities
• Serve as an on-the-ground extension of Product, Partnership, and Sales teams
• Establish foundational engagement playbooks
• Evangelize generative video to the creative community

What you'll need

Experience

• Significant experience as a Creative Technologist, Technical Director, or equivalent senior creative role at tier-one agencies, studios, or tech firms Common
• Outstanding, non‑negotiable portfolio of shipped, high‑craft creative work
• Proven ability to build novel solutions in ambiguous environments
• Deep expertise in creative production (VFX, animation, motion graphics) Common
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities Unique
• Genuine passion for AI's creative potential Unique
• Bonus: hands‑on generative AI tool experience (Midjourney, Runway, Pika, Stable Diffusion)
• Bonus: established thought leadership in emerging tech or generative art Unique
• Bonus: background at innovative agencies (Buck, The Mill, Media.Monks) or tech labs