Applied AI Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Applied AI Specialist

Location : Chennai, TN

Salary Range : 5 - 10 LPA

Experience: 1 - 3 years

Job Type: Full Time

No of Position : 1

Office Locations:

Corporate Office: TS70, 1st Floor, Guindy, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India

Manufacturing Plant: Apparel Park, SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105

ABOUT US

Global leader in manufacturing human hair extensions and award winning exporter to USA and UK; DHPL leads the hair industry market in quality goods that are celebrated in hair salons, Hollywood studios, and opera and theater stages. We believe in growth and science by learning and applying advanced business techniques and R&D applications.

OUR STORY

DHPL is the daughter company to Hair & Compounds, Inc. located in California USA. After more than 20 years, together we have built a reputation for creating and providing human hair products into the high-end hair extension market known in Hollywood, Manhattan, London, Ontario and hundred more cities. Our culture values curiosity, experiment and learning.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Applied AI Specialist who is detailed, curious, and passionate about learning. You will explore AI tools to streamline workflows, increase productivity, and actively contribute to real business solutions across functions such as R&D, marketing, supply chain, quality, and customer experience. This role will work under the guidance of our AI lead in the United States and collaborate closely with the US team on AI-related projects.

Note:- This role requires the candidate to be based onsite at our corporate office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with employees across teams, including our US main office, to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities where AI can add value.
• Research AI tools and platforms (e.g., generative AI, workflow automation, knowledge assistants) to improve processes.
• Evaluate tools for usability, cost, reliability, and business relevance, and summarize findings in clear, actionable reports.
• Pilot AI tools in small experiments, collect feedback, and refine recommendations.
• Document AI use cases and maintain an internal knowledge hub of tested and recommended tools.
• Support team training and adoption of AI tools to ensure effective usage.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and share insights that drive practical improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate: A curious, detail-oriented professional who loves exploring AI tools, enjoys reading and learning continuously, and can work closely with both our local teams and the US main office.

Required:

• 1–3 years of experience in AI-focused roles, solution engineering, or innovation-led initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major LLM platform (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar).
• Working knowledge of prompt engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with at least one workflow automation tool (Zapier, Make, n8n, Power Automate, or similar).
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in problem discovery, research, and solution design, with a curiosity-driven, learning-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and self-driven, able to thrive in dynamic environments and manage cross-departmental initiatives effectively.

Skills & Qualities

Required

• Strong interest in AI and technology, with eagerness to learn and explore.
• Highly detail-oriented with analytical thinking.
• Ability to simplify complex information for practical use.
• Clear communication skills to explain AI tools in simple, business-friendly terms.
• Organized and proactive, capable of maintaining documentation, tracking findings, and managing cross-departmental initiatives.
• Self-motivated and patient, with a willingness to test, iterate, and experiment with new tools.
• Passion for continuous learning, including reading and exploring new AI technologies.

Nice to Have Skills

• Basic experience with AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Bard) or workflow tools (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate, Make).