Creative Director AI

Our media and entertainment client in NY, NY is looking for a Director, AI & Creative Innovation on a 4-month contract. This position is 40 hours a week and on-site. This hands-on role will identify opportunities, rapidly prototype solutions, and help scale technologies that improve how creative teams work.You'll build on an existing Creative Technology roadmap that includes AI-powered knowledge systems and next-generation creative production tools, partnering closely with Creative, Product, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to bring new capabilities from concept to adoption.Duties of the Director of AI & Creative Innovation:-Extend and advance the Creative Technology roadmap-Create practical frameworks for integrating AI throughout creative workflows, from research and ideation through production and optimization-Build and test AI, automation, and workflow prototypes that solve real creative and operational challenges-Partner with cross-functional teams to scale successful solutions-Develop knowledge systems that make content, research, and institutional expertise more accessible and AI-ready-Establish practical AI standards, governance, and best practices-Measure adoption, efficiency gains, and business impact to guide future investmentsRequirements of the Director of AI & Creative Innovation:-Proven experience building AI applications, automations, custom GPTs, knowledge systems, or internal tools-Strong understanding of creative organizations, ideally within media, entertainment, advertising, publishing, or agency environments-Product-minded approach to problem-solving, experimentation, and user feedback-Technical fluency with AI platforms, APIs, automation tools, structured data, and emerging technologies-Experience with knowledge management and information architecture-Ability to influence and collaborate across Creative, Product, Engineering, Operations, and Business teams-Strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to thrive in ambiguityMUST HAVE A PORTFOLIO In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : AS28-1991592L513 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Alexa Kline - Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 07/09/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all resul