Digital AI Designer

Digital / AI Designer

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• 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.

***Smoking is permitted in most areas of Zippo workplace facilities, other than certain designated non-smoking areas***