Head of Creative

Contra•San Francisco, CA

1d•$180,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Contra Labs is a human data and evaluation lab focused on improving AI for creativity. It works with leading AI labs and technology companies, drawing on Contra's global network of creative professionals to advance AI's creative capabilities through research, evaluation, and real-world creative expertise. The Head of Creative will lead Contra Labs' creative vision and execution, creating ambitious digital experiences that demonstrate the capabilities of frontier AI models. Projects may include experimental websites, interactive research reports, generative visuals, motion, and new creative formats. The role involves experimenting with emerging models, combining disciplines, developing new workflows, and producing polished work that communicates what is possible with creative AI. The position is based in San Francisco, California.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in creative direction, art direction, digital design, or creative technology.
An exceptional portfolio of original, visually ambitious work across digital experiences, brands, or experimental creative projects.
Demonstrated experience using generative AI to produce sophisticated, original creative work.
Strong command of visual design, typography, composition, interaction design, and digital aesthetics.
Experience taking ambitious creative concepts from initial exploration through polished execution.
Proficiency with tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and emerging AI-native creative platforms.
Strong creative communication and collaboration skills.
Based in San Francisco, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience building immersive websites, interactive experiences, or experimental digital products.
Creative coding experience with React, Three.js, WebGL, or similar technologies.
Experience with generative video, motion design, 3D, or procedural visuals.
Experience combining multiple AI models into novel creative workflows.
Recognition for exceptional creative work, experimental projects, or digital experiences.
Experience working at an AI company, creative technology studio, or design-led startup.

Responsibilities

Define and execute Contra Labs' creative direction, setting a high bar for originality, aesthetics, and craft.
Conceptualize, design, and ship distinctive websites, interactive reports, creative experiments, and digital experiences.
Explore generative models across image, video, code, motion, and 3D to discover new capabilities and creative possibilities.
Invent and refine production workflows combining frontier AI models with traditional creative tools.
Transform complex research, benchmarks, and technical breakthroughs into compelling visual experiences.
Work hands-on in design, code, and generative tools to prototype, iterate, and execute creative concepts.
Collaborate with designers, creative technologists, researchers, and engineers on cross-disciplinary projects.
Challenge existing conventions and pioneer new ways to communicate, interact, and create with AI.