United States Hybrid Full-time USD 120,000 – 180,000 / year

TrueShort is hiring a Creative Technologist

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain end-to-end AI workflows for image and video generation
  • Build repeatable templates for shot production across series
  • Integrate ControlNet systems (depth, pose, motion, segmentation) into workflows
  • Manage model versioning, LoRA stacks, and asset consistency
  • Test and evaluate new AI tools, models, and creative workflows
  • Present findings and workflow improvements to internal teams
  • Act as a technical resource across creative pods
  • Build relationships with leading AI platforms and contribute to thought leadership in the space
  • Establish and maintain a public-facing presence for TrueShort’s innovation and R&D efforts, showcasing workflows, insights, and creative advancements

Requirements

  • Strong experience with ComfyUI
  • Solid working knowledge of Python (automation, scripting, debugging)
  • Deep understanding of latent diffusion workflows and VAE decoding
  • Experience with ControlNet variants and model conditioning techniques
  • Familiarity with AI tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, etc.)
  • Experience with AI video tools (Kling, Veo, Seedance, Runway, etc.)
  • Strong awareness of the AI filmmaking community on X, with the ability to track emerging workflows, tools, and techniques in real time

Nice to Have

  • Experience in film, animation, or VFX environments
  • Familiarity with Nuke, Blender, Unreal, or similar tools
  • Understanding of color pipelines and high bit-depth workflows
  • Active presence in the AI community (X, research, or publishing insights)

Compensation

Full Time: $120,000 – $180,000 annually (depending on experience); Contract: Flexible based on scope

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — LA; Remote or Hybrid (LA Preferred)

Other

  • Full Time: $120,000 – $180,000 annually (depending on experience)
  • Contract: Flexible based on scope
  • Location: Remote or Hybrid (LA Preferred)
  • To Apply: Please share 1–3 examples of workflows, pipelines, or AI-driven projects; a brief overview of your process and tools; Optional: GitHub, X, or any technical breakdowns / thought leadership
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Job Details
Location United States
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 120,000 – 180,000 / year
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 5 months ago
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We're building a next-generation studio and streaming platform where original movies and series are created and released at the speed of imagination.

TrueShort is an AI-native company at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. We care deeply about taste, craft, and speed—and we're looking for people who love making things and pushing formats forward.

We care far more about what you've made and how you think than about titles, resumes, or perfectly polished answers.

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