Creative Automation Specialist

Description
This client is seeking a Creative Interactive Designer to join our team on a temporary, part-time basis. This candidate will be working ~40 hours a month, so they are open to someone currently working another full-time position looking for supplementary work.
The client has a system that automatically edits images in Photoshop to save time. This system already exists and is used regularly in their creative production work. The person in this role would help keep that automation working properly, fix issues when something breaks, and make small improvements or updates over time
We are looking for help maintaining and extending an existing Photoshop automation workflow used in creative production. This automation is built as a macOS droplet application and combines AppleScript with 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 keeping complex, production critical Photoshop automation running smoothly and evolving it thoughtfully over time.
This is an ongoing support and enhancement need, 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:
o layer selection and alignment
o transforms/distortions
o grouping and save/export actions
o color profile conversion
Support changes driven by:
o Photoshop version updates
o evolving PSD templates and layer structures
o 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:
o ExtendScript (JavaScript for Photoshop)
o Action Manager code (ActionDescriptor, executeAction, etc.)
Comfortable debugging production automation and creative workflows
Able to work with 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 1x per month, with flexibility as needs arise
Scope: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and incremental enhancements rather than large new builds
Skills
AppleScript, JavaScript, Photoshop
Top Skills Details
AppleScript,JavaScript,Photoshop
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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 Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
>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.