- Research and experiment with cutting-edge AI tools and methods, translating them into applicable design workflows and prototypes;
- Collaborate closely with designers and strategists to explore new possibilities of AI in creativity, user research, and user experience
- Build lightweight tools/scripts to enhance team efficiency and creative expression
- Interpret AI trends and their applications for both internal teams and clients, shaping them into reusable methods or toolkits
- Support software/hardware prototyping when needed, enabling rapid validation and demonstration of innovative concepts
- Act as a strategic partner across departments—translating creative objectives into technical implementations and vice versa.
- Promote cross-studio exchange and AI integration in workflows.
AI Technologist
Shanghai
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
Your profile
- Solid understanding of LLMs, generative AI, interface tools like ComfyUI, and multimodal tools, with hands-on application experience
- Basic programming and rapid prototyping skills (Python/JavaScript, API integration, automation scripts)
- Strong grasp of design and innovation processes, able to collaborate smoothly with designers and strategists
- Curiosity and an experimental mindset, demonstrated through a portfolio (e.g., AI-driven interactions, generative design, AI-assisted research, or innovative prototypes)
- Experience building AI Agents and workflow orchestration; familiarity with frameworks such as MCP, LangChain, or LlamaIndex
- Systemic/architectural thinking: ability to integrate complex design workflows with AI tools and translate them into reusable solutions
- Familiarity with prototyping tools and hardware ecosystems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, IoT, etc.), with the ability to rapidly create interactive or functional prototypes
- Strong understanding of AI automation and system integration in creative industries
Why us?
- A place on a friendly, international team that values both strong craft and strong character.
- A structured onboarding program and mentoring to support your development.
- Opportunity to receive on- and off-the-job training, as well as travel to events, trade-shows, conferences, and exhibitions
- A bright, creative studio in Shanghai, with flexible hours and benefits that promote work-life balance.
- opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, attend design events, and grow your skills on diverse, real-world projects.
- A collaborative work culture where design is valued, and your voice contributes to meaningful design.
Über uns
PHOENIX ist ein Design- und Innovationsstudio, das Erlebnisse schafft, die Menschen berühren – heute für morgen und immer getrieben von Logik, Moral und Magie. Als unabhängiges, vielfach preisgekröntes Design- und Innovationsstudio macht PHOENIX die oft so neblige Zukunft für seine Partner sicht- und greifbar, und begleitet sie von der Idee bis zum Markterfolg. Heute erfindet das Team von rund 70 internationalen Designexperten in Stuttgart und Shanghai die Zukunft von Wellbeing neu und steht damit für exzellentes Design - bestätigt durch über 900 Designpreise.