Gen AI Creative (Motion Design Background) Job at 1000heads in Chicago

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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 Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Other

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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