Forward Deployed Creative [US]
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to define a new category at the intersection of creativity, sales, and education. As our foundational Forward Deployed Creative, you will be the catalyst that transforms our technological marvel into the indispensable tool for the world's leading creators.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with the world's leading brands and creative agencies, acting as their trusted creative and strategic guide to the world of generative AI.
Architect and prototype novel, AI-accelerated production workflows, helping our partners move faster and level up their storytelling.
Create hands-on, high-craft content using Dream Machine, setting the bar for what's possible and producing inspirational case studies.
Consult with partner leadership, translating complex technical capabilities into tangible creative and business opportunities.
Collaborate internally as an on-the-ground extension of our Product, Partnership, and Sales teams, bringing real-world insights back to shape our roadmap.
Build the foundation for the Forward Deployed Creative function by setting the tone and creating the playbook for partner engagement.
Educate and inspire the creative community, acting as a key evangelist for Luma and the new medium of generative video.
Requirements
Significant professional experience in a role like Creative Technologist, Technical Director, or a similar client-facing, senior creative position at a top-tier agency, studio, or tech company. An outstanding and non-negotiable portfolio of shipped, high-craft creative work that demonstrates exceptional taste, technical skill or storytelling ability. A "builder" and "pioneer" with a proven history of creating new things from scratch in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. Deep expertise in creative production pipelines (VFX, animation, motion graphics, or production) and the ability to design and implement new workflows. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to act as a strategic consultant to senior creative and business leaders. A genuine passion for the creative potential of AI and our mission to expand human imagination.
Bonus points
Hands-on experience with generative AI creative tools (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, Pika, Stable Diffusion).
A public profile as a thought leader or creator in the emerging tech or generative art space.
Experience at an innovative creative agency (e.g., Buck, The Mill, Media.Monks) or an in-house tech/brand lab (e.g., Google Creative Lab, Apple Marcom).