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Zippo Manufacturing Company · 18 hours ago

Digital AI Designer

Bradford, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Zippo Manufacturing Company is seeking a Digital AI Designer to assist in executing high-quality design work and contribute to original designs from concept to completion. The role involves integrating AI-generated assets into design workflows and optimizing creative processes while maintaining quality and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Assist in executing high-quality design work to apply artwork to a variety of Zippo and Case products following established principles and best practices

Contribute to original designs from concept to completion using both traditional design skills, including composition and color theory, and AI-powered tools/workflows

Strong aesthetic judgement, attention to detail, and ability to balance creative quality with efficiency in a manufacturing environment

Adaptability and a growth mindset with a passion for learning about and mastering creative tools and technologies

Support the integration of AI-generated assets into design workflows without compromising output quality

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive systems that integrate traditional and AI-generated assets, including libraries of effective prompts, design assets, and templates

Lead researching, prototyping, implementing, and optimizing AI-generative tools to innovate and improve the use of such tools throughout the design process and creative workflows

Knowledge of AI model behaviors, awareness of AI limitations, and ability to apply creative solutions as challenges arise

Support prompt development to guide and improve the visual accuracy and contextual relevance of AI-generated content

Help analyze AI-generated outputs and apply traditional design techniques to enhance quality and visual appeal

Comprehensive understanding of the ethical use of AI-generative tools, intellectual property and copyright considerations, and responsible AI-driven content strategies

Assist in analyzing performance data utilizing metrics to evaluate and improve creative content, refine design approaches and improve effectiveness of workflows

Familiarity with digital asset management systems and version control tools

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and develop automation solutions

Help explore and improve repetitive workflows utilizing AI-generative tools for the optimization of production files for engraving customization (for example: Auto Engrave, Deep Carve, Multi Cut, etc.)

Develop training and guide team members on workflow improvements and effective use of AI-generative tools within design workflows to elevate creative standards across the organization

Work with vendors as needed to ensure AI-assisted outputs are optimized for high-quality physical manufacture

Generate options to apply creatively across products and mediums and create collections of potential new conceptual options on the spot based on a single source design

Ability to work collaboratively with traditional artists and adapt AI-generative tools to enhance rather than replace human creativity

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and improve workflows for the application of creative designs onto 3D models to create photo-realistic digital output of manufactured products

Present insights, workflow improvements, efficiency gains, and AI-driven strategies to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to maintain confidentiality of upcoming product releases, development projects and other sensitive information

Follow established brand standards, licensor style guides, production method guidelines, templates/die lines, and department procedures in the creation and preparation of accurate designs

Assist in adapting art and design styles to best suit each request, custom imprint technique, and product, bearing in mind the resulting production-ready artwork files must also meet all manufacturing guidelines

Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities, balance and reprioritize shifting tasks as needed. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to determine the optimal approach for each project

Assure deadlines and schedules are met

Check own finished work for accuracy

Perform related, additional duties or special assignments, as directed and as needed

Qualification

AI-powered design toolsTraditional design skillsDigital asset managementAesthetic judgementCreative problem-solvingCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational skills

Required