Ai art director

We're looking for Art Directors to join a team working on training data curation for this technology company generative AI image and video models. You'll curate and evaluate visual datasets that teach models to produce new styles as well as improve core visual capabilities. You'll also contribute prompt engineering work to evaluate and refine model outputs.

This is a hands-on, visually demanding role. You'll need a sharp editorial eye, deep fluency across a wide range of visual styles and aesthetics, and the ability to work quickly and at volume.

Responsibilities

• Curate image and video training datasets for specific styles, aesthetics, and visual capabilities
• Evaluate and select reference material based on stylistic accuracy, quality, and diversity
• Define and document the visual elements that characterize a given style (color, composition, texture, lighting, subject matter, etc.)
• Write and iterate on prompts to test model outputs against style targets
• Assess model outputs for quality, style fidelity, and failure modes
• Collaborate with ML engineers and researchers on training data requirements
• Stay current with the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI image and video models

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience selecting, organizing, or editing large sets of images or video based on style, quality, and intent
• Deep knowledge of visual styles and aesthetics. Ability to recognize and articulate what defines a broad range of styles (fine art movements, photography genres, illustration styles, cinematic looks, design trends, etc.)
• Ability to spot subtle quality issues such as color accuracy, anatomical correctness, lighting inconsistencies, or stylistic drift
• Comfortable working through large datasets efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Background in art direction, photography, design, illustration, or a related visual field.

Skills

• Art director
• Design
• Prompt engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience curating or labeling training data for AI/ML models
• Experience with the latest AI image and video generation tools and proven prompt engineering skills
• Ability to keep up with the fast pace of change in the AI creative tools space
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams (ML engineers, researchers)
• Finger on the pulse of current visual trends across social and creative platforms

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.