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