AI Artist (Variable Hours) - NYC or Portland, OR

Straub Collaborative•Portland, OR

11d•$44 - $54

About The Position

Straub Collaborative is seeking an AI Artist to create finished, brand-accurate AI-generated images, video, and 3D content from studio photography, product references, and creative briefs. The role combines visual-art judgment with hands-on use of generative tools to deliver high-volume ecommerce content across clients and categories. The AI Artist is part of the AI Content Production team, reports to the AVP of Studio Operations, and partners with photographers, stylists, retouchers, and producers. The position may be based at the Portland, OR or New York, NY studio on a hybrid schedule, or be remote, subject to company policy. It is a part-time, variable-hours role averaging 19 hours per week or less; weekly hours fluctuate with client workload and are not guaranteed. Occasional travel between studios may be required. Work takes place in a fast-paced commercial photography and ecommerce studio, mostly at a computer, with some time on set under active production lighting and shoot conditions.

Requirements

Degree in fine arts, photography, digital media, design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 3 years of professional experience in photography, retouching, digital art, motion design, or 3D.
Portfolio showing production-quality AI-generated images, plus video or 3D work.
Hands-on fluency with several generative image and video tools, and judgment in selecting the right tool for the work.
Advanced Photoshop skills, including compositing, masking, and color correction.
A trained eye for light, color, materials, fabric, and human anatomy.
Ability to deliver work to a creative brief and brand guide at high volume and on deadline.
Clear communication skills and ability to accept feedback and collaborate with creative and production teams.
Ability to see fine detail and distinguish color accurately; see and hear to gather and input information and respond to face-to-face and studio inquiries.
Ability to walk throughout an active studio floor while following internal safety guidelines and occasionally lift or carry up to 20 lbs.
Include a portfolio link with the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience with node-based workflows such as ComfyUI, or with LoRA and other custom model training.
3D skills using tools such as Blender or Cinema 4D, or experience with AI image-to-3D generation.
Motion and editing skills using After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Background in fashion, footwear, beauty, or product photography.
Understanding of responsible AI use, usage rights, and content provenance standards such as C2PA.
Experience with tools such as Midjourney, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, Flux, Stable Diffusion, GPT Image, Runway, Google Veo, Kling, Luma, Sora, Tripo, Meshy, Lightroom, or Capture One.

Responsibilities

Generate photorealistic on-model, product, and lifestyle imagery from studio captures, flat lays, and reference images.
Produce AI video, including product motion, on-model clips, and image-to-video content for ecommerce and social.
Create 3D objects, product spins, and virtual environments using AI-assisted generation and traditional 3D tools.
Design AI backgrounds, sets, props, and scenes for seasonal creative concepts.
Write, test, and refine prompts, reference inputs, and model settings to produce consistent, repeatable results.
Composite, retouch, and color-correct AI output for client delivery.
Review assets for product accuracy, color fidelity, logos, anatomy, and compliance with brand guidelines.
Apply client feedback through fast, precise revisions.
Partner with photographers and stylists to capture source material suitable for AI workflows.
Document successful techniques so the team can reuse them.
Stay current on image, video, and 3D models and share learnings with the team.