Applied AI Specialist

Job Location:

We are hiring for this position in Salina, Kansas.

About Us:

Pure Imagination Studios started in 2012 as a diversified entertainment company built by a team of creators who shared a true passion for storytelling. We thrive on imagination, and everything we do is designed to bring a tangible experience to anything our clients, partners and even ourselves, are able to imagine. We believe that pure imagination should be the fuel to our reality. Pure Imagination Labs designs immersive, interactive experiences that make complex training and simulation intuitive, purposeful, and fun. Our projects blend real-time systems, tactile interfaces, and narrative framing to support education, decision-making, teamwork, and user engagement in high-stakes scenarios. We take the best of game design and apply it to real-world learning environments that demand more than just entertainment. The environments are dynamic, the challenges are varied, and the work is as rewarding as it is technically ambitious. We are storytellers, dreamers, and creators of new worlds – striving to develop the future of entertainment. Join our team today!

Overview:

Pure Imagination Labs’ Applied AI Specialist identifies and integrates generative AI tools into creative, technical, and operational workflows across projects. Prototypes and deploys AI-assisted solutions that enhance content creation, streamline internal processes, and support simulation delivery. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to build intelligent utilities, prompt systems, and automation pipelines using platforms like GPT, Stable Diffusion, and Whisper. Evaluates emerging tools, maintains prompt libraries and scripts, and supports internal adoption through documentation, training, and workflow design. Balances innovation with practical execution to ensure AI applications add measurable value without disrupting delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and prototype opportunities to use AI tools to improve creative, technical, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to implement practical AI solutions for real-time experiences, production tools, and support systems.
• Integrate third-party AI services into internal pipelines—including OpenAI, Runway, ElevenLabs, and related platforms.
• Develop and maintain prompt libraries, automation scripts, and intelligent interfaces to support team productivity and creativity.
• Evaluate and document new AI tools and emerging capabilities for potential integration.
• Support ethical and responsible use of AI technologies, balancing innovation with practical and reputational risks.
• Train internal stakeholders on using AI tools effectively, including prompt design, version management, and use-case scoping.
• Translate abstract or experimental AI functionality into actionable applications grounded in team needs and production timelines.
• Develop lightweight tools and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) or no-code platforms (e.g., Make, Zapier) to extend team capabilities.
• Partner with leadership to define and evolve AI-related strategy, standards, and governance across projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience using automation, scripting, or machine learning tools to support creative, technical, or operational workflows.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of active hands-on work with modern generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Whisper, ElevenLabs).
• Relevant profession certifications preferred.
• Solid expertise in designing or supporting AI-assisted pipelines for text, image, code, or media workflows.
• Strong systems thinking and user-centered design approach; ability to evaluate, adopt, and extend commercial AI tools into real-world environments.
• Proficiency in implementing real-time production environments, creative pipelines, or simulation systems is a plus.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, translating user needs into AI-supported solutions.
• Experience with lightweight scripting and automation tasks (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Zapier, Make) to connect and optimize workflow.
• Expertise in simulation, training, or educational game development.
• Experience working with tactile input systems, counselor tools, or physical-digital interaction models.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

o Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

o Required Residence: This candidate must live or reside in the state of Kansas; or relocate within six (6) months of offered employment.

o Required Travel: This candidate is required to travel up to 15% for specific project installations.

The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), medical leave, and a variety of other perks. A bonus and incentive plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.

Learn more about the opportunities offered by Pure Imagination by visiting the Careers page of the company website.

Salary:

$120,000 Annually (bonus eligible)

Pure Imagination Studios is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).