Head of Creative

Contra•New York City, NY

12d

About The Position

Contra Labs is a frontier human data and evaluation lab focused on advancing AI for creativity. Built on Contra’s global network of creative professionals, it partners with leading AI labs and technology companies 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, one-of-one digital experiences that demonstrate frontier AI capabilities. Work may include experimental websites, interactive research reports, generative visuals, motion, and new creative formats. The role involves experimenting with emerging models, combining disciplines, inventing workflows, and turning ambitious ideas into polished public-facing work. The role is hands-on and collaborative, working with designers, creative technologists, researchers, and engineers. The position is based in NYC. Compensation is $180,000–$250,000 USD plus equity. The company provides medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and a company laptop on the start date.

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 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 NYC.

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 ambitious 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 directly in design, code, and generative tools to prototype, iterate, and execute creative concepts.
Collaborate with designers, creative technologists, researchers, and engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
Pioneer new ways to communicate, interact, and create with AI.