AI Technical Architect

Location: London (Hybrid/Remote options available) Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Industry: Video Production & Digital Effects Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension) A leading video production company is seeking a highly skilled AI Technical Architect to join on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and creative media, helping shape the future of generative content and production workflows. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and deployment of Generative AI and machine learning systems across high-impact production environments. • Translate creative goals and production constraints into robust technical architectures and actionable plans. • Collaborate with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and creative practitioners to deliver measurable outcomes. • Build prototypes and integrations using modern programming languages and data workflows. • Ensure architecture meets security, compliance, and scalability requirements. • Manage multiple concurrent workstreams in fast-paced, multi-show settings. Ideal Candidate Profile: • 5+ years in technical consulting, solutions architecture, or post-sales engineering roles. • Proven experience working with media, entertainment, or creative industries. • Hands-on expertise with Generative AI technologies and ML-driven systems. • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. • Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iterative development. • Collaborative, proactive, and outcome-driven mindset. Why Join? • Work with a pioneering team at the forefront of AI in media. • Opportunity to influence high-profile productions and creative workflows. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk