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 don't have any open roles at the moment.
We're not actively hiring for a specific position right now. When something opens up, it gets posted here first. In the meantime, we still read every application that comes in, so if you think you belong on this team, apply through one of the rolling applications below.
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 who 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 for the Fall 2026 term. 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. What we value most is your attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn.
- 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, ensuring they arrive safely and on time.
- Track performance: keep detailed records of runs, maintenance, and output quality to support continuous improvement.
- Practical skills in robotics and automation through direct, hands-on work.
- A firsthand look at how technology and fine art intersect in a startup environment.
- Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and operational management skills that transfer to both engineering and creative industries.
- The chance to take on tech projects in your spare time: adding features and fixing bugs in our full-stack products (React, Postgres, AWS), writing scripts to automate the painting pipeline, and helping improve our machine learning models.
- A current student (college, undergraduate, or graduate program).
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
- Available to work full-time in Montreal for the Fall 2026 term.
- Strong attention to detail: able to spot small errors or inconsistencies quickly.
- Problem-solving ability: resourceful and persistent when challenges come up.
- Good time management and organizational skills: able to manage multiple tasks daily.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills: comfortable collaborating with a small team.
- Independence and reliability: able to take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.
- Experience with robotics, automation, or mechanical systems (academic or hobbyist).
- A self-starter mindset with the confidence to suggest improvements.
- Interest in entrepreneurship and startups, eager to wear many hats and grow with the team.
- An artistic eye or background in fine art: understanding composition, colour, and texture.
Questions? careers@acrylicrobotics.ca