Director of AI
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Director of AI will lead the development integration and hands-on application of AI tools across The Gettys Group. This role focuses on improving workflow efficiency enhancing design output and enabling teams to use modern AI systems including text based LLMs and diffusion/video models in practical repeatable ways.
This position requires someone who is comfortable working directly with designers strategists and project teams to understand real business needs and translate them into reliable AI processes. The ideal candidate is a technical generalist with strong experimentation skills clear communication and the ability to deploy AI solutions that meaningfully support design visualization storytelling procurement and project-delivery workflows.
Role Responsibilities
Set the Strategy & Vision
Define and maintain an actionable AI roadmap that supports design visualization and operational needs across the company.
Identify opportunities where AI tools can reduce workload improve quality or create new capabilities.
Lead the Tech
Build test and deploy practical AI solutions using a mix of commercial tools and open-source platforms.
Develop workflows that incorporate LLM reasoning diffusion models video generation models and agent-based automation.
Maintain a strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of frontier diffusion models (e.g. Nano Banana Flux Veo 3) and guide the company in using them effectively.
Own the Project Lifecycle
Handle projects from initial scoping through prototyping testing deployment and iteration.
Create repeatable systems and documentation that allow non-technical team members to reliably use new AI tools.
Team Up Across the Company
Work directly with designers and project teams to integrate AI tools into day-to-day processes.
Train and support team members in using text LLMs diffusion models and multimodal agents.
Produce internal guides best-practice libraries and hands-on training sessions to build confidence and competence across studios.
Role Requirements
Technical Expertise (Practical Not Academic)
Strong understanding of modern LLM workflows image/video diffusion models and multimodal reasoning systems.
Comfortable working in ComfyUI using open-source models and troubleshooting pipeline behavior.
Deep knowledge of frontier diffusion modelshow they differ where they excel and where they break.
Experience working with agentic coding tools such as Cursor Windsurf Claude Code or Codex.
Experience building multi-step agent workflows using LangChain or similar frameworks.
Ability to evaluate new AI tools quickly and integrate them into existing processes.
Strategic Problem-Solving
Ability to translate workflow challenges into practical AI solutions.
Experience prioritizing high-impact projects and building clear implementation plans.
Communication
Ability to clearly explain technical workflows to non-technical teammates.
Comfortable running trainings demos and 1:1 coaching.
Proven Experience
A track record of hands-on AI development and integration in a creative design-focused or fast-moving environment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully deploy AI tools that support real production work.
Education
Degree in computer science design technology data science or related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
Quality healthcare plan available on the first of the month following 60-days of employment
Company paid basic Life insurance as well as short and long-term disability
Paid time off plus 14 paid holidays flex-Friday scheduling in the summer months
401k contributions first of the month following date of hire company match to begin after 1-year
Dog-friendly office setting
Hybrid Schedule
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Gettys gets hospitality. From storyline to bottomline. We work hand in hand with a diverse range of hospitality leaders, developers, owners, brands, and vendors to craft properties that perform.
