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Ashley Furniture Industries is hiring: AI Visual Designer in Tampa

Ashley Furniture Industries, Tampa, FL, United States


Overview Ashley Furniture is seeking an innovative AI Visual Designer to revolutionize how we create visual content and bring our products to life. If you're passionate about AI technology, have an eye for exceptional design, and want to pioneer the future of creative production at the world's most innovative furniture company, this is your opportunity.
In this role, you'll craft exceptional AI-generated imagery, establish quality standards, and pioneer new AI-enhanced workflows that unlock efficiency, expand creative possibilities, and deliver high-quality visual content at scale—all while embodying our commitment to Continuous Improvement and Growth Focus .
About Ashley Furniture We're driven by a Massively Transformative Purpose : to inspire the love of home and enrich the lives of those around us by being the most innovative and competitive furniture company on the planet.
Our mission: Improve Quality. Reduce Costs. Do More Business. Be Profitable. Stay in Business.
We live our core values every day:
Honesty & Integrity – Be forthright in all we do
Passion, Drive & Discipline – Give everything to your role
Dirty Fingernail – You get what you inspect, not what you expect
Continuous Improvement – Know the business and make it better
Customer Centric – Deliver on what is promised to the customer
Growth Focused – Always dominate and be #1 in our industry
The Opportunity As our AI Visual Designer , you'll be at the forefront of creative innovation, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to transform how Ashley creates visual content. This isn't just about using AI—it's about mastering it to deliver Customer Centric imagery that inspires the love of home while driving our Growth Focused mission to be the best furniture company.
Your Focus 60% AI Content Creation – Craft exceptional AI-generated imagery across all Ashley brands
25% Quality Execution & Optimization – Ensure excellence and brand consistency
15% Continuous Learning – Master emerging AI tools and techniques
This role embodies our Continuous Improvement value—you'll constantly evolve our creative capabilities while maintaining the high standards that make Ashley #1.
What You'll Do Create Exceptional AI-Generated Imagery (60%) Bring Products to Life – Create high-quality AI-generated imagery across all Ashley brands and product lines
Execute Creative Briefs – Transform visual guidelines into stunning AI-generated content using cutting-edge tools
Produce Diverse Visual Content – Generate product photography, lifestyle imagery, and marketing visuals that meet brand standards
Iterate for Excellence – Refine AI outputs to achieve desired visual quality and brand consistency
Collaborate Boundarylessly – Work seamlessly with traditional photographers and designers to integrate AI imagery into creative workflows
Inspire the Love of Home – Create visuals that emotionally connect customers to Ashley products
Ensure Quality Excellence & Optimization (25%) Uphold Brand Standards – Ensure all AI-generated content meets established quality requirements and reflects Ashley's brand
Apply "Dirty Fingernail" Philosophy – Inspect quality rigorously; verify outputs meet standards, don't just assume
Participate in Quality Control – Engage in approval workflows for AI-generated imagery
Optimize Prompts & Parameters – Refine AI inputs to achieve consistent, high-quality results
Document Best Practices – Test and document what works for different AI tools and use cases
Problem-Solve Creatively – Troubleshoot AI output challenges and develop solutions to maintain quality
Drive Continuous Improvement – Make AI processes better every day
Master Emerging AI Technologies (15%) Stay Ahead of the Curve – Continuously learn emerging AI image generation tools and creative technologies
Experiment with Innovation – Test new AI techniques and assess their potential for Ashley applications
Share Knowledge – Participate in training programs and teach team members what you've learned
Evolve Methodologies – Contribute to the evolution of AI production best practices
Adapt Quickly – Embrace new AI tools and workflows with Passion, Drive & Discipline
Lead Innovation – Help position Ashley as #1 in AI-enhanced creative production
Support Workflows & Drive Process Improvement Follow and Refine Workflows – Execute and help optimize agentic workflows for scaled AI production
Document Learnings – Capture insights and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work Boundarylessly to integrate AI capabilities into creative processes
Champion Efficiency – Support our mission to Reduce Costs while maintaining creative excellence
What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Experience & Portfolio: Demonstrated expertise with AI image generation tools (Weavy, Higgsfield, Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, etc.)
Portfolio featuring high-quality AI-generated imagery required
Experience in retail, furniture, or consumer goods industries preferred
Background in traditional photography or product imaging highly valued
Core Competencies AI & Creative Mastery: Advanced proficiency in multiple AI image generation platforms and tools
Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in creative software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) for AI output refinement
Photo editing and retouching skills to refine AI outputs
Ability to blend AI-generated content with traditional photography
Quality & Brand Excellence: Excellent attention to detail and quality control capabilities
Knowledge of prompt engineering and AI parameter optimization
Understanding of brand consistency and visual standards
Commitment to Customer Centric visual excellence that delivers on brand promises
What Success Looks Like High-Quality AI Imagery – Consistent production of AI-generated visuals that meet or exceed brand standards
Brand Consistency – Seamless integration of AI content with traditional photography and creative assets
Efficiency Gains – Reduced costs and increased creative output through optimized AI workflows
Process Innovation – Documented best practices and refined workflows that scale across the organization
Knowledge Sharing – Team members trained and empowered to leverage AI tools effectively
Creative Excellence – AI-generated imagery that inspires the love of home and drives customer engagement
Competitive Advantage – Ashley recognized as industry leader in AI-enhanced creative production
Why Join Ashley's Creative Innovation Team? Pioneer the Future – Be at the forefront of AI-driven creative production in the furniture industry
Creative Freedom – Experiment with cutting-edge AI tools and techniques
Continuous Learning – Master emerging technologies with support and resources
Make an Impact – Influence how Ashley creates visual content at scale
Collaborative Culture – Work with talented designers, photographers, and creative professionals
Growth Opportunity – Develop expertise in AI that positions you as an industry leader
Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match
Stability & Innovation – Combine the security of an industry leader with the excitement of innovation
Ready to Create the Future of AI-Enhanced Visual Content? We're looking for a talented designer who can harness the power of AI tools while maintaining our high creative standards and brand integrity. If you have Passion, Drive & Discipline for AI innovation and a commitment to Continuous Improvement , we want to hear from you.
Join Ashley and help us inspire the love of home through cutting-edge AI-generated imagery.
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Please include your portfolio featuring AI-generated imagery
Ashley Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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