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Creative Technologist [SK-25041]

Skill (Aquent) for an AI digital imaging startup (client not named) · Hybrid · San Mateo, CA (listed); must work onsite 3–4x/week in Los Gatos, CA

Full-time$175,000 – $200,000/yrPosted Nov 2, 2026

Sets the aesthetic standard for a consumer AI camera and imaging startup that turns everyday photos into portraits, balancing flattering enhancement with identity preservation. Designs and maintains the node-based generative pipelines, model architectures, LoRAs and prompt systems behind production outputs. Builds evaluation frameworks and ships new visual styles and portrait modes with engineers.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years in photography, retouching, VFX or generative imaging; strong portrait/retouching portfolio; hands-on generative pipelines with node-based tools such as ComfyUI and current image/video models; shipped filters, lenses, avatars or effects at consumer scale; eye for artifacts and likeness drift; familiarity with AI coding workflows