Gen AI Creative (Motion Design Background)

1000heads; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous time off package

401k with employer match

Gym and professional development stipends

Monthly team activities

Commute and parking benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company is seeking a Senior Designer to lead innovative AI-focused design projects. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a world-class portfolio, and proficiency with both traditional design tools and advanced AI technologies. This hybrid role requires creative leadership and the ability to craft compelling visuals that intersect with AI.

Qualifications

• World-class portfolio showcasing traditional and AI design.
• Ability to execute across static, motion, and interactive formats.
• Deep proficiency with design tools and AI creative tools.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design social-first content with AI-generated visuals.
• Lead visual experimentation using emerging AI tools.
• Develop a visual identity for AI storytelling.

Skills

AI-generated creative work

Design mastery

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with AI tools

Creative coding

Education

6+ years of design experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Midjourney

Runway

Stable Diffusion

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

We're seeking a visionary Senior Designer with an AI focus to bring innovation to a forward-thinking tech client. This is a unique opportunity for a design leader who combines world-class visual and art direction skills with deep expertise in AI tools, workflows, and creative strategy.

You'll not only craft compelling, visually stunning work across brand, marketing, and product experiences—you'll also pioneer how AI becomes part of the creative process. From producing jaw-dropping generative visuals to utilizing the latest and greatest AI technology, you'll be at the forefront of demonstrating what's possible when design and AI intersect.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design social-first content—AI-generated visuals, animations, and short-form videos that resonate across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X
• Explore, experiment, and prototype with emerging AI tools—generating image, video, motion, and interactive concepts that push creative boundaries
• Lead visual experimentation with emerging AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, Sora, Stable Diffusion) to create trend-setting content
• Develop and maintain a visual identity for our AI-focused storytelling, ensuring every post is instantly recognizable and on-brand
• Collaborate with marketing and comms to craft campaigns that blend creative excellence with strategic messaging
• Mentor designers in AI-driven creative processes and social content best practices
• Advise and educate the broader team on AI design tools, ethical considerations, and best practices
• Maintain a high bar for craft, ensuring all design outputs are visually exceptional, on-brand, and strategically aligned
  
  

Requirements

• This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in office required. You must reside in one of our US office locations: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami
• 6+ years in design, art direction, or visual storytelling roles, ideally within creative agencies, studios, or forward-thinking brands
• A world-class portfolio showcasing both traditional design mastery and AI-generated creative work
• Deep proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, motion/3D software) and expertise with AI creative tools (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, Stable Diffusion, Sora, DALL·E, Kaiber, etc.)
• Background in creative coding, XR/AR/VR, or generative art
• Familiarity with ethical AI practices and accessibility standards
• Proven ability to concept and execute across formats—static, motion, experiential, and interactive
• Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-evolving spaces, with a bias toward experimentation and rapid iteration
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
• 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match after one year
• Gym and professional development stipends
• Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
• DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Commute and parking benefits
• Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness
• And much more!
  
  

SALARY RANGE

$85,000 - $100,000

About 1000heads

1000heads combines expertise in data & analytics, strategy, technology and creativity to help the world's best businesses build Social Age brands. 1000heads provides a fully integrated, end-to-end Social Transformation proposition to blue-chip clients encompassing data & analytics, strategy and implementation. 1000heads has a global footprint, employing over 200 people across 12 offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Bogota, Sydney, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, Paris and Berlin. 1000heads' clients include Alphabet, Nature Made, The North Face, San Pellegrino, Amazon, Cisco, and Diageo.

1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we are passionately committed to working together to promote an inclusive environment which celebrates and promotes diversity. We are committed to our belief that diversity in our team generates better and bolder ideas, creativity, understanding and respect. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.

For more information on 1000heads, visit 1000heads.com.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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