Associate Director, Creative Technology (AI)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Creative Technology (AI): Leading strategic initiatives and creating impactful experiences for critical systems, bridging design vision and engineering execution with an accent on human-centered design, rapid prototyping, and AI/data ethics. Focus on orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams, defining experience strategies with cutting-edge technologies like AI, and guiding clients in human-centered design practices for digital transformation.

Location: Partially Remote, must be based in the US (specifically mentioned in Dallas, TX, but compensation varies by US region).

Salary: $138,480–$263,160 USD in the U.S.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day.

What you will do

• Lead the overall design vision for complex client projects and deliver high-impact design solutions.
• Define experience strategies that integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI and connected systems.
• Act as a senior leader and advisor, managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
• Guide clients in adopting human-centered and iterative design practices.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, articulating how creative technology drives strategic outcomes.
• Drive best practices internally and ensure the technical and creative quality of all design outputs.

Requirements

• Human-Centered Design: Guide large teams in user-centered practices for complex, multi-touchpoint solutions.
• Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Lead and orchestrate cross-disciplinary teams (design, engineering, business, operations).
• Innovation: Be a thought leader in applying emerging technology (e.g., agentic AI, edge computing, blockchain) to solve design and business problems.
• Rapid Prototyping: Possess deep knowledge of prototyping at scale and set processes for efficient experimentation.
• Feasibility Analysis: Assess technical, operational, and financial feasibility of designs for clients.
• Storytelling: Craft vision narratives and executive presentations to frame innovative concepts in terms of business value.
• AI and Data Ethics: Establish guidelines or principles for ethical AI and data usage, vetting solutions for ethical implications (including responsible agentic AI patterns).

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience in experience design, creative technology, or innovation roles with leadership capacity.
• Experience in multiple industries or a deep focus in one.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale design and technology programs in enterprise environments.
• Experience in consulting or agency leadership, including responsibilities for account growth or business development.
• Strong familiarity with IT governance, security standards, and system integration.
• Experience building or scaling a team or practice.
• Hands-on background in technology (software development, data science) earlier in career.

Culture & Benefits

• Always moving forward to build a more equitable, inclusive world for employees, customers, and communities.
• Access to the best learning in the industry for certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, etc.).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.
• Eligibility for hirify.global’s discretionary annual bonus program based on performance.
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform for donations and fundraisers.
• Strong investment in employee well-being and success.

Hiring process

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.