AI Creative Lead

Red Antler

  • New York City, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
About Red AntlerWe were founded on the wild idea that startups should care about their brand — and it's that eyes-wide, sparks-fly thinking that still defines who we are today. We launch businesses that are changing the world and transform global brands looking to future proof their success. We start with a big idea and then make all kinds of wonderful things that people will obsess over.We are seeking an AI Creative Lead to co-lead our innovation lab with a focused mandate for rapid ideation and experimentation. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, a drive to stay ahead of what's next, and a genuine enthusiasm for shaping the future of brands through technology.Who You AreA visionary creative leader with a deep expertise in AI, emerging technology, and brand transformation. An innovator in process and format, you embrace technology as part of your work and are always finding ways to spark inspiration and break formulas in ways that push world-building. You are an AI connoisseur who likes to test and use AI tools firsthand but also maintain a discerning understanding that technology should be applied purposefully and not purely for novelty. Your work sits at the intersection of creativity and innovation and you are able to confidently set a vision for both internal teams and clients alike as well as get deeply practical when it comes down to being able to execute and deliver. You are skilled in partnering with executive leadership to deliver ideas that shape culture, drives business growth, and builds enduring reputations.What You'll DoYou will have two core focuses: leading a small cross-functional team developing an AI-powered approach to creating leading work. In addition, developing breakthrough AI solutions for our portfolio of clients.AI-Led Lab:
You will help lead an experimental AI-focused team, alongside a Creative Technologist, with a goal to innovate and break existing agency paradigms and processes. This RA Lab will sit within the main Red Antler organization but work outside existing structures, with a goal to be able to develop new approaches to creating work and building tools and workflows to support delivery.Visionary Practitioner:
This role relies on someone being part of the making, not just the managing. Being embedded in the creative process, well versed in prompt engineering and prototyping. You will be in hands-on with experimentation, actively shaping concepts from spark to execution, and inspiring the team by showing what's possible through your own creative craft.AI Translation & Value Creation:
Translate emerging AI capabilities into tangible, value-driving opportunities for clients—bridging the gap between hype and practical deployment.Collaborative AI Development:
Collaborate with strategists, creative technologists, and developers to design bespoke AI applications for marketing, branding, and storytelling use cases.Workshop Facilitation & Innovation Sprints:
Lead internal workshops and innovation sprints to identify opportunities for AI adoption and generate future-forward creative strategies.Mentorship & Team Development:
Foster a culture of creative ambition, experimentation, and continuous learning. Mentor creative teams to harness the power of AI and technology while nurturing originality and craft.What You Bring
  • Experience in branding, digital, tech-driven creative environments and prompt engineering.
  • Proven track record in AI-driven campaigns and technology-first creative leadership.
  • Ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing, diverse creative teams on a global scale.
  • Reputation for work that is both innovative and impactful.
What We Offer
  • The opportunity to shape the creative vision at the forefront of AI and technology.
  • Resources and autonomy to build and mentor an industry-leading team, fostering the next generation of creative and AI talent.
  • Work with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands and partners.
  • An environment where innovation, experimentation, and creativity are core values.

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