Senior AI Artist — Hyper-Craft Visuals & Motion

Monks; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks seeks a Senior AI Artist to lead AI-driven visual storytelling across high-profile campaigns. You will work with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to concept, iterate, and produce world-class visuals using Google AI tools, ensuring brand alignment and cinematic quality.

This temporary role emphasizes hyper-craft and an AI-first workflow, blending traditional VFX sensibilities with cutting-edge generative technology. ET hours overlap is expected for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience originating from a deep craft background in VFX, animation, 3D modeling, or high-end illustration.
• Extensive experience concepting and producing assets using generative AI tools, with strong proficiency in Google AI suites (Imagen, Veo, or equivalents).
• Robust portfolio showing deep craft and AI-driven output across static imagery and animation/motion.
• Advanced problem solving: troubleshoot, composite, and refine AI outputs to achieve artistic vision.
• Collaborative spirit: works well with CDs, Copywriters, and Designers in a fast-moving environment.
• Fluent in English, able to articulate choices and constraints to non-technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• Drive ideation and final production of high-quality static imagery and animation using Google AI tools and other generative platforms.
• Rapidly prototype and refine visuals based on team feedback, pushing beyond the “prompt and done” mentality.
• Bridge stills, illustrations and motion to create polished assets.
• Partner with Creative Directors, Copywriters and Designers, translating briefs into AI-generated visuals.
• Communicate complex visual/technical concepts clearly across global teams and time zones.

Skills

VFX & Animation

AI Expertise

Portfolio

Problem Solving

Collaboration

English Proficiency

Google AI Tools

Tools

Google AI Suite

Job description

Monks seeks a Senior AI Artist to lead AI-driven visual storytelling across high-profile campaigns. You will work with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to concept, iterate, and produce world-class visuals using Google AI tools, ensuring brand alignment and cinematic quality.

This temporary role emphasizes hyper-craft and an AI-first workflow, blending traditional VFX sensibilities with cutting-edge generative technology. ET hours overlap is expected for global collaboration.