In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position: AI Creative Production Intern

Location: HQ - Chicago, IL (On-Site)

Position Overview:

AKIRA is seeking a creative, detail-oriented AI Creative Production Intern to support digital content creation for our eCommerce team. This role focuses on using AI-powered tools to generate, review, refine, and organize fashion product imagery that meets AKIRA’s visual and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong visual eye, an interest in fashion and digital content production, and the ability to learn new creative technologies. Prior AI expertise or programming experience is not required.

What You’ll Do:

• Use AI-powered creative tools, including Botika and Photoroom, to generate and enhance fashion product imagery.

• Review AI-generated images for product accuracy, garment details, fit, proportions, styling, and visual quality.

• Identify and correct image inconsistencies, unrealistic details, and outputs that do not meet brand standards.

• Select, refine, and prepare approved visual assets for eCommerce use.

• Organize creative files and maintain accurate, consistent digital asset records.

• Perform quality checks to help ensure product imagery accurately represents the garments and their details.

• Test AI tools and creative workflows to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and output quality.

• Collaborate with eCommerce, Creative, and Production teams to support product-to-site workflows.

• Follow established brand guidelines and applicable internal standards for digital content creation.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in fashion, styling, digital content creation, eCommerce, photography, graphic design, or creative technology.

• Strong visual judgment and the ability to evaluate image quality, garment details, proportions, styling, and overall presentation.

• Attention to detail and the ability to identify visual inconsistencies in digital imagery.

• Ability to learn new software, follow creative guidelines, and apply feedback.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

• Familiarity with creative software or digital imaging tools, such as Photoshop, Canva, Photoroom, or generative AI platforms, is a plus.

• A portfolio or examples of relevant creative work are welcome but not required.

The Ideal Person

• Strong awareness of current fashion trends, styling, and digital content across social media and eCommerce platforms.

• A keen visual eye and the ability to recognize when imagery feels inconsistent, unrealistic, or misaligned with brand aesthetics.

• Genuine interest in both fashion and emerging AI technologies, particularly their use in digital content creation.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to experiment with AI tools to achieve high-quality visual results.

• Curiosity about how fashion brands use technology to improve creative production and the online shopping experience.

• Ability to balance creative vision with attention to detail, brand consistency, and product accuracy.

Benefits and Perks:
AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA, Flex Transit (CTA), 401(k), and a generous employee discount. We’re committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.

Job Type: Full-Time

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.