Creative Technologist

About Entropico

Entropico is a dynamic international creative agency that seamlessly bridges advertising with entertainment. We harness bold ideas, compelling narratives, and innovative technologies to connect brands with cultural movements. Our core values rest on a positive, collaborative culture combined with a drive to push storytelling boundaries. Innovation and agility are central to our achievements.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Creative Technologist specializing in generative AI platforms, custom workflow automation, and hybrid post-production processes. This role involves leading the technical execution of AI-enhanced commercial brand materials and guiding the strategic implementation of creative technology throughout our organization.

Besides hands-on AI projects, you will serve as a crucial liaison among creative teams, technical specialists, clients, and senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include developing custom applications, automating studio infrastructure, setting operational standards, and mentoring teams to improve our production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative and technical development of AI-based commercial assets, directing teams of creative technologists and technical experts to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Collaborate in the creation of extensive campaigns and brand assets by converting client briefs into actionable generative AI production approaches for video, imagery, audio, and animation.
• Enhance hybrid creative workflows blending traditional post-production tasks like offline/online editing with VFX, animation, color grading, and audio mixing alongside AI tools.
• Design and refine intricate pipelines using advanced techniques to maximize AI output accuracy and maintain consistent brand-aligned aesthetics.
• Improve feedback loops among quality assurance, product teams, and model training to elevate the reliability and usability of AI-generated content.
• Resolve technical faults related to AI applications, including rendering, continuity errors, image upscaling, and frame-rate conversions.
• Create, deploy, and maintain scripts, microservices, and internal apps to automate repetitive production activities, manage data tracking, and streamline post-production workflows.
• Develop lightweight internal software tools, custom interfaces, and plugins to ease creative interaction with generative AI technologies.
• Communicate sophisticated AI strategies and technical potentials and restrictions effectively to non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and clients.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, prompt libraries, workflow charts, and code repositories to ensure seamless business operations and asset governance.
• Prepare training resources and lead educational workshops company-wide to enhance understanding of AI functionalities among editors, animators, producers, and account managers.
• Keep abreast of the latest AI research, post-production technologies, and industry trends to advocate for innovative tools and practices across the company.

Experience and Competencies

• 8 to 10+ years of combined experience in creative production, post-production, and technical engineering with hands-on coding of custom software and pipelines for at least 3 years and 2+ years designing generative AI pipelines commercially.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing teams and engaging directly with executives and clients.
• Expertise with generative AI platforms spanning video, imaging, and audio domains, particularly with Google AI Studio and node-based tools like Flora and Comfy UI.
• Proficient programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C++, including script development and REST API integration.
• Strong technical knowledge of prompt engineering and model tuning to achieve specific and reproducible visual styles.
• Solid understanding of traditional post-production workflows involving offline editing, VFX, animation, color grading, and finishing.
• Proven experience managing digital asset-heavy design and animation projects under tight, iterative feedback cycles.
• Highly detail-focused and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and deliverables.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to address complex creative and technical challenges without predefined methods.
• Outstanding communication skills capable of simplifying advanced AI technology concepts for clients and leading both senior executives and technical teams.

Work Culture at Entropico

• Operate effectively both independently and in team environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to guarantee top-quality work outputs.
• Contribute positively to overall production processes and company success.
• Always prioritize Entropico’s best interests in all endeavors.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, with a particular invitation to candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to participate in an exciting slate of projects anticipated in 2026.
• Work from our Alexandria studio with extensive facilities located near Redfern and the South Eveleigh precinct.
• Comprehensive wellness benefits including subsidised access to ClassPass.
• Full access to confidential Employee Assistance Programs with top-tier psychological support professionals.
• Complimentary daily beverages from a local café.
• Time off in lieu program and menstrual/menopausal leave for all employees.
• Competitive paid parental leave policy.
• Financial support for professional development through co-funded learning initiatives.
• A supportive and creative team culture fostering whole-person wellbeing.