What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Creative Technology position at New York Technology Partners?
About the Role
We’re looking for a senior Creative Technologist to lead AI-driven innovation at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling. This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll not only set the vision, but also build, prototype, and bring ideas to life.
You’ll act as the bridge between creative ambition and technical execution, turning emerging AI capabilities into real, impactful experiences for clients.
What You’ll Do
Lead AI Innovation & Creative Direction
- Own and drive AI-powered concepts from idea to execution
- Translate emerging technologies into compelling creative opportunities
- Guide cross-functional teams across design, content, and engineering
Build & Prototype
- Rapidly develop prototypes, demos, and proof-of-concepts using AI tools
- Leverage modern AI-assisted coding workflows to accelerate development
- Experiment with new models, APIs, and early-access features
Shape Technical Strategy
- Design and validate AI systems including LLM integrations, RAG, and agent-based workflows
- Ensure technical feasibility aligns with creative vision and client goals
Client Leadership
- Present complex AI concepts in a clear, compelling way to senior stakeholders
- Partner with clients to identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions
- Act as the go-to expert for creative technology and innovation
What You Bring
- Strong experience in creative technology or hybrid creative/technical roles
- Proven track record of building and launching innovative, AI-driven work
- Agency experience and comfort working in client-facing environments
- Exceptional communication skills—able to simplify complex ideas
AI & Machine Learning
- Advanced prompt engineering across text, image, video, and audio
- Deep familiarity with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini)
- Experience building AI agents and multi-step workflows
Modern Development & Prototyping
- Experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Gemini CLI, etc.)
- Ability to build full-stack prototypes (React, Next.js, Tailwind, Node, Python)
Creative Technology Foundations
- Understanding of WebGL, AR/VR, Unity, or immersive technologies
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000