Gen-AI Producer (AI)

TL;DR

Gen-AI Producer (AI): Managing and structuring the AI department across production and R&D activities with an accent on operational strategy, workflow integration, and team leadership. Focus on scaling AI capabilities, building technical roadmaps, and ensuring measurable deliverables for VFX pipelines.

Location: Based in Milan, Tenerife, or Toronto.

Company

An international VFX studio specializing in high-end visual effects for film, television, and advertising with a presence in Europe and North America.

What you will do

• Define and implement the overall AI strategy in alignment with production objectives.
• Translate business needs into structured roadmaps, priorities, and project plans.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary AI team including artists, engineers, and researchers.
• Oversee resource allocation, budgets, and ROI evaluation for AI initiatives.
• Establish workflows and standards to integrate AI tools into production pipelines.
• Monitor R&D progress, ensuring technical efforts produce tangible, scalable outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing technical teams in complex production environments.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Generative AI.
• Knowledge of Computer Vision techniques such as face replacement and tracking.
• Experience integrating AI solutions into production pipelines, preferably within VFX.
• Strong operational and organizational skills with the ability to manage budgets.
• Ability to bridge communication between technical teams and creative stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Professional proficiency in the Italian language.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to architect a strategic department from the ground up.
• Direct impact on AI integration in high-end productions.
• Exposure to a unique blend of R&D and real-world application.
• Collaboration with a skilled international team.
• Competitive compensation package.