Build something
weird and beautiful.
We're a small team of engineers, artists, and operators working to meld the best of robotics, AI, and creativity.
See open rolesYou don't fit neatly
into one box.
You have a technical background but care about aesthetics. Or you're creative but love the mechanics of how things actually work. Either way, someone told you that you can't do something, so you went out and did it.
We care less about your resume and more about your curiosity, initiative, and energy.
Small team.
Lots to do.
Big ideas need big execution. For most people, a career in the arts requires a fine arts degree or serious money. This team changes that expectation.
The team that makes a machine mimic an artist exactly as intended. Arms, motion, toolheads, paint handling, every mechanical decision exists to preserve the original intent, stroke for stroke.
Designing a painting is a creative act. Applying every stroke is execution. Our machine learning team builds the systems that separate the two, so an artist or designer can own the full creative process without having to spend years learning colour theory.
The production team handles both ends of the spectrum: high volume runs where consistency is everything, and one-off custom pieces where every job is its own problem. They handle the final product, and make sure every step preceding them is executed perfectly.
What we look for.
It's yours until it's done.
Nobody is waiting to review your work. You finish a goal and tell the rest of the team about it.
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You want to know how everything works.
Our artists take courses on LLMs, our engineers learn how to paint.
You enjoy being challenged.
There's no textbook or handbook for this. We figure it out as we go.
We don't blame, complain, or wait for permission, we do the thing. Talk to your manager. Force them to agree with you. Vouch for the resources. Solve the problem. Don't let the idea die.
We do the right thing when no one's watching. We handle tough feedback without ego. We say hard things to people's faces, with love.
We have each other's backs, especially when things are hard. When someone is struggling, work or personal, we step up and make their life easier.
We make our own luck. We have big goals and we don't wait for ideal conditions.
We solve problems with simplicity and creativity. When something feels stubborn, we take a step back, find the elegant angle, and try again.
The challenge is the fun part. The 5th set back in a row doesn't mean disaster, it means 5 more problems we get to solve.
We know what great looks like and we don't compromise on it. We cross the T's and dot the I's on documents no one will ever read.
We show up with energy, curiosity, and a point of view. We live full lives outside of work and bring new perspectives back to the table.
We surface problems early, ask for help, and admit mistakes without ego.
Come work with us.
We're actively looking for people in these roles. Apply directly and we'll be in touch if we think you're a good fit.
Technical Lead, ML Systems
At Acrylic, we care deeply about art, creativity, and expression. Our goal is to bring physical art to everyday people, helping them connect with artists, develop taste, and hang something meaningful on their walls.
Our technical team builds systems that turn imagination into reality. There's no single model that solves this. We combine generative and recommendation AI, digital illustration pipelines, and robotics into one integrated stack that moves from idea to finished painting.
We're hiring a Technical Lead for ML Systems to build and lead our machine learning team. You'll own the roadmap, make the architecture decisions, build the first production models yourself, and grow the team over time. We're looking for someone who wants to build at the frontier of AI creativity and ensure AI remains a tool and medium, not a replacement for artists.
- Own the ML roadmap with the Head of Engineering.
- Pick the architecture for our stroke-generation system and build the first working version.
- Work with our in-house artists to refine constraints, reward direction, and what "good" means for the model.
- Get a working MVP into production that a designer can use end to end.
- Hire and lead ML and software engineers as the team grows.
- Work with curators and the robotics team so what's designed on screen ends up on the canvas.
- Stay hands-on writing models.
- You've shipped ML products that reached real users, ideally generative: diffusion, GANs, applied LLMs, or tools like ComfyUI, Runway, or ElevenLabs.
- You think like an engineer. You care about what happens when a model hits production.
- You've spent real time around creative work. Maybe at Adobe, Figma, or Midjourney.
- You want to have a big impact on the world. You see startups as the way to do it.
- You want to lead a team because teamwork is how real work gets done.
You are someone who leads by example.
- You like to move fast.
- You take on hard, ambiguous problems.
- You have strong opinions.
- You follow work through to completion.
- You know how to lock in.
You are a force multiplier for people.
- You hold yourself to the highest standards.
- You give clear direction and context.
- You challenge ideas directly and fairly.
- You are generous with your time and attention.
- You invest in people's growth.
- You get shit done.
- And have a good time doing it.
Full-time, in-person in Montreal. Competitive base plus meaningful early equity.
We review applications on a rolling basis and tailor the process to the role and the person. Our goal is to get to know you, not put you through a hiring gauntlet.
Marketing Associate
We're looking for an extroverted, people-loving Marketing Associate to help shape how Acrylic shows up in the world. You'll be our boots on the ground at events, our voice online, and the connector who keeps our community buzzing. This role blends marketing, community, and customer love: you'll dream up ideas, execute them end-to-end, and make sure everyone who interacts with Acrylic walks away impressed.
- Design and run Acrylic's booth and presence at conferences and trade shows. Be the face of Acrylic.
- Plan and host dinners, activations, and community events from concept to execution.
- Manage Acrylic's social media presence: write posts, share stories, keep the energy alive.
- Write newsletters, B2B content, and website copy that sounds human and engaging.
- Build and nurture relationships with customers and partners as our front-line communicator.
- Ideate and execute creative marketing campaigns that drive awareness and leads.
- A natural extrovert: you get energy from people and love to talk.
- A storyteller who can make complex ideas simple and exciting.
- Organized, reliable, and scrappy. You know how to make things happen.
- Creative with an eye for brand, design, and vibe.
- Excited by startups, art, and building something new from the ground up.
- The kind of person who walks into a room full of strangers and walks out with new friends.
We hire for these roles regularly. Applying adds you to our pool; we'll reach out when the right opportunity opens.
Art Designer & Curator
Acrylic Robotics is hiring a Part-Time Art Designer & Curator to select and create artwork for commercial clients like hotels, restaurants, and interior design firms. This role blends art curation with digital creation: choosing works from existing catalogs that fit a client's brand, and using AI/digital tools to generate new pieces when needed.
- Understand client branding and space requirements.
- Select suitable, high-quality, machine-paintable artworks and artists from our network whose style matches a client.
- Create new images using AI and design tools when catalog options don't fit.
- Pitch and present artwork choices to clients, explaining the connection to their brand, taste, or space.
- Hand off designs to our digital art team, who work off your images to produce pieces realized on canvas by our robotic technology.
- Someone with a strong eye for art and design — can distinguish quality and fit.
- Able to think commercially: art as part of branding and consumer experience.
- Comfortable learning and using AI tools, digital editing, and design software.
- A clear communicator who can explain and sell artistic choices.
- Bonus: graphic design skills, proposal writing, or interior design/branding experience.
Digital & Fine Artist
We're looking for a Digital & Fine Artist to join our Montreal studio — someone who's equally comfortable working on-screen and hands-on with real paint. You'll design artworks for our robots, refine their outputs with manual touchups, and help run the production systems that bring our robotic paintings to life.
- Create digital artworks for robotic painting — visually compelling designs optimized for our robot's brushstrokes.
- Perform manual touchups on robot-produced paintings to add human finesse and artistic detail.
- Collaborate with our engineering team to improve the usability and creative range of our digital painting system.
- Research and experiment with popular art styles, adapting them for robotic execution.
- Operate and help maintain our production system, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent artistic quality.
- Strong fine art skills using acrylic or oil paints, including brushwork, colour mixing, and composition.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator with a deep understanding of colour theory, art trends, and contemporary visual culture.
- Hands-on studio experience — comfortable painting, handling materials, and maintaining a creative workspace.
- Collaborative and communicative — you'll work closely with both artists and engineers.
- Curious and excited about art, robotics, and creative technology.
Robotic Operator
We're looking for a full-time Robotic Operator to join our team in Montreal. You'll work directly with our robotic painting systems, ensuring smooth daily operations and contributing to the production of artworks that reach collectors and galleries around the world. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and collaborative — perfect for someone curious about how robotics and automation intersect with the arts. No prior robotics experience required; we'll train you.
- Run robotic painting sessions: prepare canvases, load instructions, and oversee production runs for accuracy and consistency.
- Monitor system performance: watch for errors or irregularities and make quick adjustments to keep production on track.
- Maintain equipment: carry out basic maintenance, cleaning, and calibration to keep machines running smoothly.
- Troubleshoot issues: identify and resolve minor technical or mechanical issues with guidance from our engineering team.
- Coordinate logistics: manage packing and shipping of completed artworks.
- Track performance: keep detailed records of runs, maintenance, and output quality.
- A current student (college, undergraduate, or graduate program) eligible to work in Canada.
- Sharp attention to detail — able to spot small errors or inconsistencies quickly.
- A resourceful problem-solver, persistent when challenges come up.
- Organized and independent — able to manage multiple tasks daily with minimal supervision.
- Bonus: experience with robotics or mechanical systems, an artistic eye, or a background in fine art.
Questions? careers@acrylicrobotics.ca