AI Automation & IT Systems Builder

Why this role exists

We have clear operational opportunities where AI can drastically reduce cycle time andeliminaterepetitive work:

• Faster more consistentclient artwork proofs

• AIassisted color separationsfor straightforward screenprinting jobs

• Scalabledesign generationfor clientselection

• Smarter fastersales prospecting and targeting

At the same time we need strong ownership of core ITsystemsso the business runs smoothly without constant friction.

This role combines bothbuild automation where it matters most andkeeping the underlying tech healthy.

Whatyoullbuild (real projects not hypotheticals)

You will be expected to directly build and deploy tools such as:

1) Proof Automation (Proof Factory)

• Automate creation of clientready artwork proofs

• Enforce layout branding and production rules

• Reduce revision cycles and manual designer labor

• Improve handoff from sales graphics production

2) AIAssisted Color Separations (starting simple)

• Build a pipeline forbasic / straightforwardseparations

• Automatically route complex art to human review

• Include QA checks so production receives reliable output

• Measure throughput accuracy and exception rates

3) Design Generation for Client Selection

• Generate curated design sets clients can choose from

• Apply guardrails for brand standards and trademark risk

• Output productionready vector formats where possible

4) Sales Prospecting Acceleration

• Build tools that help repsidentifyand prioritize accounts

• Automate research summaries and targeting insights

• Reduce time to first draft for outbound outreach

5) Core IT Ownership

• Microsoft 365 administration (accounts access permissions)

• Device and user lifecycle (onboarding/offboarding)

• Security basics (MFA backups access controls)

• Coordinate with outside IT support when needed

What success looks like (first 90 days)

By day 90 you will have delivered:

• Alive proof automation MVPused by the graphics team

• Aworking AIassisted separations workflowfor simple jobs

• Asales prospecting toolthat measurably savesrepstime

• A prioritized list of IT improvements already underway or completed

You will be judged onworking tools adoption and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

AI Automation (build & deploy)

• IdentifyhighROI automation opportunities

• Define scope inputs outputs QA and exceptions

• Personally build and deploy solutions

• Maintain and improve tools in realworld use

Production & Graphics Enablement

• Improve proof and separation throughput

• Reduce manual workflow bottlenecks

• Add visibility and tracking where itdoesntexist today

Sales Enablement

• Accelerate prospecting and targeting

• Improve consistency and quality of outbound prep

IT & Systems Ownership

• Own daytoday IT operations

• Maintain stable secure systems

• Reduce tech friction across the company

Required skills:

• Stronghandson builderexperienceshipping internal tools peopleactually use

• Proficiencywith automation scripting APIs or lightweight application development

• Ability to turn messy workflows into defined reliable systems

• Solid IT fundamentals (Microsoft 365 access control troubleshooting)

Nicetohave (highly valuable)

• Experience with screen printing prepress or production graphics workflows

• Familiarity with vector/raster design pipelines

• Experience integrating AI into operational processes

Traits that will win:

• You iterate quickly

• You think in measurable outcomes

• You communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical teams

• Yourecomfortable owning problems endtoend

Interview Process will include a practical exercise:

• Proof automation

• Basic color separationsassist

• Sales prospecting acceleration

Youllbe asked to provide:

• A simple architecture outline

• QA and exception handling plan

• Metrics you would use to define success

Important clarifiers:

• This is a handson build role. You will personally design code deploy and support the tools.

• If you prefer managing vendors over building thiswontbe a fit.

Why this is a unique opportunity:

This role sits at the intersection ofAI production and sales with direct authority to implement change. If you want to build real systems see immediate impact and shape how a company uses AI in practicenot theorythis role is for you.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Information Systems or a related field preferred
• Equivalent handson experience building and deploying real systems is valued equally

• Proven experience building and deploying internal tools or automations that are actively used by teams
• Experience owning systems endtoend: concept build deploy support and iteration
• Strong understanding of workflow automation data flow and exception handling
• Ability to translate messy realworld processes into reliable repeatable systems
• Comfortable working directly with nontechnical teams (production sales operations)

• Strong programming or scripting ability (e.g. Python JavaScript or similar)
• Experience integrating systems via APIs automation platforms or custom workflows
• Familiarity with AIenabled workflows beyond prompt usage (e.g. routing QA guardrails validation)
• Solid IT fundamentals:
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • User access and permissions
  • Basic security practices (MFA backups leastprivilege access)

• Exposure to production graphics prepress or screenprinting workflows
• Experience working with vector and raster design pipelines
• Automation work in sales ops prospecting or gotomarket systems
• History of replacing manual spreadsheets or adhoc processes with durable systems
• You have examples of systems you have build that people rely on everyday