Email Opening Title Lab Director, AI Innovation Lab  About the Organization ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS AREA15, located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world's first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15's curated mix of dynamic destinations-including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.), JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE and many more-represents what's next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Zone 2: The Terminals at the AREA15 District welcomes Universal Destinations & Experiences' new, year-round horror entertainment experience Universal Horror Unleashed, Felix & Paul Studios' Interstellar Arc, The Escape Game/Great Big Game Show and many more coming soon! Follow on Instagram and Facebook: @AREA15Official; and YouTube: AREA15. Hashtag: #AREA15. AREA15 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to complying with all federal, state and local laws providing equal opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations.   Position Lab Director, AI Innovation Lab   Description AREA15 is an immersive entertainment and event destination that blends art and music in a dynamic environment. We are a hub for creativity, innovation, and unique experiences. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on imagination and passion. The Lab Director is the operating leader of Fisher Brothers' AI Innovation Lab - a four-person team charged with finding, building, and deploying AI-powered solutions across the organization. This is not a research role or a strategy role. It is a technical execution role with a direct line to the CTO and clear accountability for outcomes. You bring genuine engineering depth alongside leadership capability. You can review the Vibe Coding Engineer's code, make architecture calls, and take a hands-on role in production deployments when needed. You understand what it takes to build something fast and what it takes to make it stable, secure, and maintainable - and you know the difference between the two in any given moment. At the same time, you run the Lab's day-to-day operations: aligning priorities with the Global CTO, ensuring the PM's build backlog reflects the highest-ROI opportunities the Analyst has surfaced, and owning the Lab's delivery commitments to business unit owners. You also co-lead the identification and incubation of new AI-focused business ventures. The Lab Director must be equally comfortable reviewing a production deployment checklist, evaluating a working prototype in a sprint review, and presenting ROI outcomes to the COO. You are the technical anchor and the business bridge of the Lab simultaneously. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Lead the AI Innovation Lab as a high-output, accountable team - setting pace, technical standards, and culture Manage the PM directly; provide direction, remove blockers, and hold the team to sprint commitments Run the weekly Lab cadence: backlog review, sprint planning, code review, and deployment tracking Own delivery commitments to business unit owners - communicate proactively on timelines, scope, and outcomes Establish and enforce Lab operating standards: approved tooling, code quality, documentation requirements, deployment practices, and security review gates Review the Vibe Coding Engineer's code and architecture decisions - provide real technical feedback, not just directional guidance Make or validate all significant architecture calls: framework selection, data storage approach, API design, authentication, and scalability considerations Own the Lab's production environment: ensure all deployed tools are running in secure, monitored, and maintainable infrastructure Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, version control standards (Git), and deployment processes that the Vibe Coding Engineer works within Take a hands-on role in complex deployments, integrations with core Fisher systems (ERP, network infrastructure), or any situation where production stability is at risk Define and enforce security standards for all Lab-built applications - including authentication, data handling, access control, and secrets management Ensure deployed tools are properly documented for ongoing maintenance and can be supported by the broader Engineering or IT team post-handoff Meet with the Global CTO monthly to align the Lab's project pipeline with Fisher's strategic priorities Present the prioritized build backlog, active sprint status, infrastructure health, and outcome metrics clearly and concisely Escalate resource conflicts, architectural dependencies, scope blockers, and cross-pillar coordination needs to the CTO Translate CTO-level strategic direction into concrete Lab priorities the PM can spec and the Engineer can build Represent the Lab in senior stakeholder conversations - with COO, CFO, and business unit leadership Ensure business unit owners remain engaged and available throughout active sprints Review the Analyst's opportunity pipeline to validate the Lab is pursuing the highest-impact work Champion Lab results internally: present outcomes, savings, and case studies to build organizational buy-in Coordinate with the Engineering Lead (JDE team) and Infrastructure Lead on data access, system integrations, and deployment infrastructure - working peer-to-peer on architecture decisions Ensure Engineering and IT are engaged as sprint partners and fully briefed on Lab deployment requirements before hardening begins Lead the technical component of the security review process with the cybersecurity vendor for all external-facing or production deployments Partner with the Sr. Network Engineer on network access, firewall rules, and hosting requirements for Lab-deployed applications Work directly with the Global CTO to identify, evaluate, and advance new AI-focused business opportunities Evaluate the technical feasibility and scalability of venture concepts - provide an honest engineering assessment before significant resources are committed Translate high-performing Lab tools into potential product or venture concepts, evaluating market fit, scalability, and commercial potential Support early-stage venture buildouts: technical scoping, architecture design, team requirements, and prototype oversight Be available to respond to time-sensitive matters. Demonstrate ART! (AREA15's service standards) in every guest interaction. Adhere to department and company policies and procedures. Maintain a professional, polished appearance in line with AREA15 standards. Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.   Location AREA15 New York   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Applicants must be 21 years of age or older Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Comfortable working in a creative, entrepreneurial start-up environment, introducing new concepts and innovations. 7+ years of experience across software engineering, platform engineering, or technical leadership roles — with at least 3 years leading a team Hands-on engineering experience: you have built and shipped production applications, not just managed teams that did Proficiency in modern web development frameworks (React, Next.js, or equivalent) and server-side application development Solid experience deploying and managing applications in cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Vercel) — including monitoring, logging, and incident response Strong working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and structured deployment practices Experience with APIs, third-party integrations, and data services — and the judgment to know when to build vs. integrate Understanding of application security fundamentals: authentication, authorization, data encryption, secrets management, and secure deployment practices Demonstrated ability to manage a product or project backlog, make scope tradeoffs, and hold a team to delivery commitments Exceptional communication skills — able to translate between engineers, business executives, and non-technical operators fluently Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where the work is as much discovered as defined Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot) used in real production workflows Experience with agentic orchestration platforms such as Claude Cowork, Perplexity Computer, or Zapier AI Prior experience building or leading an internal innovation lab, platform engineering team, or AI/automation practice Experience in real estate, property management, professional services, or a multi-asset operating company Track record of turning internal tooling or automation work into revenue-generating products or ventures Familiarity with JD Edwards or enterprise ERP systems and the integration patterns required to work with them Experience with network infrastructure, firewall configuration, or IT systems — enabling effective collaboration with the Infrastructure pillar Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. Computer skills in Microsoft applications. (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.) Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to work in an environment subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, flashing lights, and smoke. Ability to work in all weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat, sun exposure, wind, rain, extreme cold.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Area15GlobalLLC.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Director of Information Technology in New York, NY Posted on: 4/24/2026 [Apply Now] Business Analyst, AI Innovation in New York, NY Posted on: 4/3/2026 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Business Analyst, AI Innovation in New York, NY Posted on: 4/3/2026 [Apply Now] Director of Information Technology in New York, NY Posted on: 4/24/2026 [Apply Now]

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