AI Operations Associate

About the Role

Naked Zebra is seeking a curious, tech-minded AI Operations Associate to learn, experiment, and grow alongside the company. This new, evolving role focuses on improving business efficiency through AI and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and understand Naked Zebra’s existing workflows across wholesale, e-commerce, creative, sales, and operations.
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive or manual work.
• Build and implement automated or semi-automated workflows.
• Explore and develop practical uses for AI agents and autonomous workflows within the business.
• Use low-code/no-code automation tools, AI platforms, and emerging technologies to build practical solutions.
• Work with APIs and system integrations to help different platforms communicate.
• Develop and improve data pipelines for efficient information movement between systems.
• Automate processes such as linesheet creation, product organization, data entry, reporting, and information management.
• Improve and simplify POS, ERP, and e-commerce workflows.
• Experiment with new AI tools and determine their business value.
• Test solutions, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve workflows.
• Help build a connected and automated operational infrastructure that can scale.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Genuine enjoyment of working with AI and experimenting with new technology.
• Resourcefulness and curiosity about AI.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with teaching yourself new platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Curiosity about how different systems connect and communicate.
• Willingness to experiment, test, troubleshoot, and iterate.
• Excitement about automating manual processes.
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the role as AI evolves.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent portfolio of hands-on technical side projects.
• Practical coding or scripting ability in Python or JavaScript.
• Proficiency with LLM tools and APIs, such as the OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude, or similar platforms.
• Experience with prompt engineering and building structured or reusable AI workflows.
• Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, and system integrations.
• Experience experimenting with AI agents, autonomous workflows, or AI-powered automation.
• Experience with low-code/no-code automation platforms and workflow builders.
• Basic understanding of databases, data pipelines, and structured data.
• Understanding of website management.
• Experience working with POS systems, ERP systems, e-commerce platforms, or databases.
• Experience connecting information between different software platforms.

Qualifications

This role is ideal for a recent graduate, computer science student, self-taught programmer, builder, AI enthusiast, or someone early in their career who wants to apply AI to a real business. Demonstrable experience in building, experimenting with AI agents, connecting APIs, creating automations, writing scripts, or exploring new AI tools is highly valued.

Work Location / Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Los Angeles, CA
• On-site

Compensation

• Anticipated base salary range: $50,000 to $70,000 per year.