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Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

This is a hybrid, 12-month temporary role based in Toronto with the potential of extension or full-time conversion. Not eligible for PTO or benefits.

Marks NA is currently seeking a skilled and highly creative AI Creative Technologist to join our global Content Studio team (CGI, Photography, Retouching, Video and Post Production) to help produce exceptional visual content and enhance workflows through merging artistic vision and cutting-edge AI technologies. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of motion, consumer packaging art, with an eye for quality, strong brand guardianship, and strong communication skills. As an AI Artist, you’ll work alongside our CGI, video and retouchers, as well as client services and producers to bring a high-level creative consistency and collaboration to our campaign projects.

• Collaborate with cross-function and disciplined creative teams to conceptualize and develop high-end visual content using AI technologies.
• Create, refine, test and socialize detailed prompts to achieve high quality outputs.
• Help lead and develop internal adoption of AI tools and technologies across creative disciplines.
• Champion excellence in craft, pushing boundaries of creation, in the day-to-day workflows, projects and teams pushing transformational evolution of our craft skills, processes and deliverables with AI.
• Ensure AI-generated content aligns with brand guidelines and creating closed models and tools that are brand/client led.
• Provide creative solutions to adapt AI-generated visuals for campaigns, photo shoots, product launches, and other brand initiatives.
• Maintain a unified artistic direction and high creative standard in the creation of assets for a global brand, with an extensive range of brands and products
• Help lead the collaborative development and process of all work from inception to final
• Help establish and maintain a high level of quality
• Provide creative governance throughout the creative and production
• Develop AI briefs & outline feedback with internal creative team and production
• Assist in bridging gaps between client requests, creative direction, production artists to final internal quality control and client delivery.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in art directing and visual storytelling for CPG brands and beyond.
• Expert knowledge of AI software including Adobe Firefly, Runway, MidJourney, DALL-E, Stabe Diffusion, Chat GPT, Comfy UI.
• Proficient in the Creative Cloud Suite, including Photoshop, After Effects, Substance toolkit.
• Knowledge of 3D software's and render engines.
• A background in Photography or Retouching is a great asset.
• Deep understanding of the AI process from modelling, prompting, creating and developing workflows.
• Experience collaborating with a team of multidisciplined artists through production
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to write and refine prompts to achieve desired AI outputs effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in high-end creative industries.
• Demonstrated decision making skills and strong communication
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced
• Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with other team
• Ability to work both as part of a team and
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high quality visuals to tight

• 2-3 years working as a creative technologist.
• Knowledge and interest in emerging technologies

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com

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The Ontario pay range for this position is $125,000 CAD to $135,000 CAD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and other job-related factors.

We remain committed to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, particularly those who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we strive to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

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