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Creative Automation Specialist

TEKsystems
$30.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Apr 23, 2026
Creative Interactive Designer (Photoshop Automation) - Part-Time, Contract Description A creative organization is seeking a Creative Interactive Designer to join its team on a temporary, part-time basis. This role averages approximately 40 hours per month and may be a strong fit for someone currently working full-time who is looking for supplemental project-based work. The team leverages an existing Photoshop automation system to streamline creative production workflows. This system is actively used and production-critical. The person in this role will help ensure the automation continues to run smoothly, troubleshoot issues when they arise, and make small improvements or updates over time. This position focuses on maintaining and extending an existing Photoshop automation workflow, rather than building something new from scratch. The automation is implemented as a macOS droplet application, combining AppleScript, Photoshop, and JavaScript (ExtendScript / Action Manager) to execute repeatable, production-scale image processing. This role sits at the intersection of creative production and automation engineering. It is less about general software development and more about supporting, stabilizing, and thoughtfully evolving complex Photoshop automation used in live production environments. This is an ongoing support and enhancement engagement, not a one-time build. What the Work Involves * Maintain and troubleshoot existing AppleScript-based Photoshop automation * Update and refine embedded Photoshop JavaScript (ExtendScript) used for: * Layer selection and alignment * Transforms and distortions * Grouping and save/export actions * Color profile conversion * Support changes driven by: * Photoshop version updates * Evolving PSD templates and layer structures * New image or output requirements * Improve script reliability, readability, and maintainability where appropriate * Provide light documentation or knowledge transfer as updates are made Required Skills & Experience * AppleScript on macOS, including droplet applications * Adobe Photoshop scripting, including: * ExtendScript (JavaScript for Photoshop) * Action Manager code (e.g., ActionDescriptor, executeAction) * Comfortable debugging production automation and creative workflows * Able to work within existing scripts and incrementally improve them (not rewrite from scratch) Engagement Details * Expected time: Approximately 40 hours per month (ongoing) * Work cadence: Typically small updates or fixes about once per month, with flexibility as needs arise * Scope: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and incremental enhancements rather than large new builds Skills * AppleScript * JavaScript * Adobe Photoshop Top Skills * AppleScript * JavaScript * Photoshop Nice to Have * Familiarity with standardized image output for eCommerce or digital publishing * Comfort working at the intersection of creative and technical teams Experience Level * Intermediate Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.