AI Generalist

Company Description Paperboat Design Studios is a Mumbai-based creative studio that serves as a single point of contact for animation, VFX, feature films, documentaries, apps, and games. The studio focuses on combining simplicity with sophistication, taking a personal and tailored approach to each project. Paperboat Design Studios collaborates with leading companies, agencies, TV channels, and institutions, including brands such as Nestlé, Tata Motors, Volkswagon, and organizations like IIT Mumbai and the World Bank. The studio has received multiple FICCI BAF awards and international recognition for its animated work and TV series. Team members work in a fast-paced environment that values originality, reliability, and high-quality delivery.

Role Description The AI Generalist will work on-site at our Mumbai studio in a full-time capacity, collaborating closely with animation, VFX, and production teams to integrate AI tools into creative and production workflows. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying opportunities to use AI for asset generation, automation, pipeline optimization, and content enhancement; prototyping and evaluating AI tools and models; and supporting artists and producers in using AI solutions effectively. The role involves data preparation, prompt engineering, and creation of documentation and best practices for AI use across projects. The AI Generalist will also assist in maintaining ethical and responsible use of AI, ensuring outputs align with client requirements, brand guidelines, and studio standards, while contributing ideas for innovation in storytelling and visual design.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in applied AI and machine learning, such as working with off-the-shelf models, prompt engineering, and basic model tuning for creative and production use.
• Candidates should possess skills in creative tooling, including familiarity with generative image, video, and text tools, and the ability to integrate AI outputs into animation, VFX, or design pipelines.
• Candidates should possess skills in data handling and workflow optimization, including data preparation, version control, and building efficient, repeatable processes for AI-assisted production.
• Candidates should possess skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to evaluate AI tools, measure impact on quality and timelines, and propose improvements.
• Candidates should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain AI concepts to non-technical team members and document guidelines and workflows clearly.
• Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, animation technology, data science, or a related field are beneficial.
• Experience in animation, VFX, game development, or creative technology environments, and familiarity with tools like Python, APIs, or scripting within DCC applications (e.g., Blender, Maya, After Effects) is an advantage.
• An interest in ethical AI