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Creative Technologist at TrueShort | AINative.careers

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About TrueShort

TrueShort is one of the fastest-growing streaming apps in the world — Top 10 in the App Store for News — and we're just getting started. Powered by our AI Studio we create and release original movies and series at the speed of imagination. Built for mobile-first viewing, the TrueShort app delivers premium, bingeable storytelling across true crime, romance, thriller, drama, fantasy, and more.

Backed by $12M from Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, Jeffrey Katzenberg (Founder of DreamWorks), Scott Belsky (Founder of Behance), Brian Halligan (Founder of HubSpot), and General Catalyst.

We're reimagining how modern audiences discover and experience great stories.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Creative Technologist who can independently design, test, and optimize generative AI workflows in a fast-moving production environment.

This role sits at the intersection of creative intent and technical execution, owning pipeline design, model experimentation, and workflow refinement across multiple genres.

You'll operate across all creative pods as both a builder and a guide, translating creative briefs into structured AI systems while helping scale our production capabilities.

This person will also stay on the cutting edge of AI media, continuously testing new tools and workflows, presenting findings, and helping position TrueShort as a leader in the space.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain end-to-end AI workflows for image and video generation
Build repeatable templates for shot production across series
Integrate ControlNet systems (depth, pose, motion, segmentation) into workflows
Manage model versioning, LoRA stacks, and asset consistency
Test and evaluate new AI tools, models, and creative workflows
Present findings and workflow improvements to internal teams
Act as a technical resource across creative pods
Build relationships with leading AI platforms and contribute to thought leadership in the space
Establish and maintain a public-facing presence for TrueShort's innovation and R&D efforts, showcasing workflows, insights, and creative advancements

Tools & Skills

Strong experience with ComfyUI
Solid working knowledge of Python (automation, scripting, debugging)
Deep understanding of latent diffusion workflows and VAE decoding
Experience with ControlNet variants and model conditioning techniques
Familiarity with AI tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Seedream, etc.)
Experience with AI video tools (Kling, Veo, Seedance, Runway, etc.)
Strong awareness of the AI filmmaking community on X, with the ability to track emerging workflows, tools, and techniques in real time

Nice to Have

Experience in film, animation, or VFX environments
Familiarity with Nuke, Blender, Unreal, or similar tools
Understanding of color pipelines and high bit-depth workflows
Active presence in the AI community (X, research, or publishing insights)

Compensation

Full Time: $120,000 – $180,000 annually (depending on experience) Contract: Flexible based on scope

Location

Remote or Hybrid (LA Preferred)

To Apply

Please share: 1–3 examples of workflows, pipelines, or AI-driven projects A brief overview of your process and tools Optional: GitHub, X, or any technical breakdowns / thought leadership