Director, Creative Technology (US)

Code and Theory

$160K — $225K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Creative Technology, 3D Pipeline Engineering, or Visual R&D leadership
  • Proven experience architecting scriptable 3D and motion pipelines using Python, USD/glTF, Blender, After Effects
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise generative architectures and hybrid render infrastructures
  • Strong expertise in enterprise DAM integrations
  • Exceptional executive presence and diplomatic skills in high-stakes environments

Responsibilities

  • Architect visual automation systems connecting 3D DCC environments, motion graphics renderers, and generative APIs
  • Establish technical standards for GPU compute and cloud API load balancing
  • Act as the senior technical lead and creative diplomat in client interactions
  • Drive adoption of modern pipeline paradigms and automated render workflows

Benefits

  • Open to hiring at various experience levels
  • Flexible organization with opportunities for global impact
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in creative production
Full Job Description
The Director of Creative Technology leads enterprise transformations by architecting scalable, AI-native visual production pipelines across 3D asset generation, motion design, and generative AI architectures. You will lead cross-functional pods of creative technologists, set production engineering standards, and navigate high-stakes technical diplomacy across executive marketing, IT, and creative leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Architect enterprise visual automation systems connecting 3D DCC environments, motion graphics renderers, generative APIs (Adobe Firefly Services), and client DAM platforms
  • Establish technical standards for local GPU compute vs. cloud API load balancing, render token efficiency, and failover architecture across global rollouts (30+ regional markets)
  • Serve as the senior technical lead and creative diplomat in client engagements, building trust with skeptical Executive Creative Directors and lead 3D artists
  • Drive adoption of modern pipeline paradigms, including MCP-driven agentic workflows, custom node-graph architectures, and automated render pipelines
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • 8+ years in Creative Technology, 3D Pipeline Engineering, or Visual R&D leadership
  • Track record of architecting scriptable 3D and motion pipelines (Python, USD/glTF, Blender, After Effects)
  • Expertise in enterprise generative architectures, hybrid render infrastructures (on-prem GPU vs. cloud API), and enterprise DAM integrations
  • Superior executive presence and technical diplomacy skills
The compensation range for this role is $160,000 - $225,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.

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