AI Solution Director
Monks - San Diego, CA
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OverviewJoin to apply for the AI Solution Director role at Monks.Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications must be submitted through our official website (/careers).About The RoleOur work is bundled by teams, not by organizational layers. Everyone at Monks contributes to a positive culture. The AI Creative Solution Director is accountable for direction, motivation, and financial impact of a newly formed team focused on content and innovation (AI development). You oversee the delivery of pitches and execution of ideas across platforms by providing expert knowledge of the AI production process, techniques, and technology. You are responsible for attracting, developing and deploying internal production talent to ensure high content and production value, and for delivering quality work on time and within budget, while achieving margin targets.The AI Creative Solution Director has 10-15+ years of agency experience. You are a creative problem solver who can guide complex development efforts across AI/Innovation funnels, with strong leadership to help build the Innovation Center of Excellence activities (comms management, R&D, education, sales and execution). You communicate effectively, motivate teams, and manage projects to ensure timely delivery. You take a proactive role in business development, preparing written and oral presentations, advising on best practices, scope, schedules, pricing, and building strong client relationships. You will evolve operational processes and workflow documentation for R&D to be implemented into the LIVE pipeline, and manage quarterly goals and micro squads to deliver product innovation on quarterly timelines. You will work with operations & casting teams and Production Leads regionally to manage workloads and forecast resources.ResponsibilitiesSales: Drive sales and creative development with an AI-enabled production-led approach; represent the studio in pitches and align with the global vision and strategy.Vision: Ensure innovation is at the heart of our process and client solutions with digital-first approaches and detailed production novation: Deploy AI processes in collaboration with EPs and SME teams to match market pace.COE: Build elements of the Innovation COE collaboratively with operations and SME enablement.Operations: Build, implement, and enhance the Studio AI production process.BenchMarking: Track cost savings and implement savings structures on existing productions.Client Service: Deliver best-in-class AI service enablement for Monks client teams.Partnership: Collaborate with Regional leads to deliver end-to-end client experiences and protect production funnels.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with growth, account, and social teams to identify opportunities.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks; develop contingency plans to ensure smooth ms: Develop and manage annual AI communications plan for studio.monks; include social, education, implementation, community messaging.R&D: Lead regional squads to deliver AI products, form and enable teams, and hold them accountable for commitments.Essential Functions: Project/Pipeline management; deploy new processes; support sales and production strategies; define best practices; implement global AI pitch intake; cross-train globally and regionally.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesImplement and deploy the global vision; deliver on promises.Continuously explore cutting-edge production processes and connect the Monks ecosystem across jobs.Ensure new business efforts are properly staffed; produce high-standard written and oral production responses.Guide and implement AI processes and AI products, including AI communications and squads.About YouEssentialsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.10+ years’ experience in print/photo, motion, social and digital and post production; progressively expanding roles in an advertising agency or high-tech environment.Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.Strong project management skills.Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.Willingness to learn AI tool stacks and develop new craft processes.Knowledge & SkillsMastery in at least two disciplines: Motion, Interactive, emerging media, art buying/print production; programming or related tech disciplines.Fluency in complex contracting including talent, licensing and third-party works for hire.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite (AI, ID, PS).Willingness to learn AI tool stacks and develop new craft processes.We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in hiring. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.Benefits & CompensationMedical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA.Generous PTO and company holidays.401(k) with company contribution.Paid parental leave; work-life balance and personal well-being.Career growth in a disruptor space with entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.Diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups.DEI commitments and sustainable growth.Salary range: $160,000 — $200,000 USD. Final salary determined based on job-related factors.About Monks: Monks is the global digital unit of S4Capital plc. It combines marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities with AI-driven content production and scalable experiences. Monks has received industry recognition and is an equal-opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-18