Creative Technologist

<p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>🎥 About TrueShort</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the world — Top 10 in the App Store for News — and we're just getting started. Powered by our AI Studio we create and release original movies and series at the speed of imagination. Built for mobile-first viewing, the TrueShort app delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across true crime, romance, thriller, drama, fantasy, and more.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Backed by $12M from Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky (Founder of Behance), Brian Halligan (Founder of HubSpot), and General Catalyst.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We're reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a Creative Technologist who can independently design, test, and optimize generative AI workflows in a fast-moving production environment.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role sits at the intersection of creative intent and technical execution, owning pipeline design, model experimentation, and workflow refinement across multiple genres.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You’ll operate across all creative pods as both a builder and a guide, translating creative briefs into structured AI systems while helping scale our production capabilities.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This person will also stay on the cutting edge of AI media, continuously testing new tools and workflows, presenting findings, and helping position TrueShort as a leader in the space.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design, build, and maintain end-to-end AI workflows for image and video generation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build repeatable templates for shot production across series</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Integrate ControlNet systems (depth, pose, motion, segmentation) into workflows</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage model versioning, LoRA stacks, and asset consistency</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Test and evaluate new AI tools, models, and creative workflows</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Present findings and workflow improvements to internal teams</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Act as a technical resource across creative pods</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build relationships with leading AI platforms and contribute to thought leadership in the space</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Establish and maintain a public-facing presence for TrueShort’s innovation and R&D efforts, showcasing workflows, insights, and creative advancements</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Tools & Skills</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong experience with ComfyUI</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Solid working knowledge of Python (automation, scripting, debugging)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deep understanding of latent diffusion workflows and VAE decoding</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with ControlNet variants and model conditioning techniques</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with AI tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, etc.)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with AI video tools (Kling, Veo, Seedance, Runway, etc.)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong awareness of the AI filmmaking community on X, with the ability to track emerging workflows, tools, and techniques in real time</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in film, animation, or VFX environments</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with Nuke, Blender, Unreal, or similar tools</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Understanding of color pipelines and high bit-depth workflows</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Active presence in the AI community (X, research, or publishing insights)</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Compensation</strong><br>Full Time: $120,000 – $180,000 annually (depending on experience)<br>Contract: Flexible based on scope<br>Location: Remote or Hybrid (LA Preferred)</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br><strong>To Apply</strong><br>Please share:<br>1–3 examples of workflows, pipelines, or AI-driven projects<br>A brief overview of your process and tools<br>Optional: GitHub, X, or any technical breakdowns / thought leadership</p>