Position Summary We are seeking early career CG Experimental Artists to join our pioneering team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG Experimental artists as they develop feature-quality content in a creator-led environment. You'll help the team execute the tasks needed to build new workflows and bring shots to life in production - a great fit for recent graduates looking to break into the space. Our other CG Experimental Artist role can be found HERE.
Key Responsibilities Support a team of CG and Generative AI experts to develop unique content for animated shorts and specials, leveraging a GenAI-native pipeline that combines generative AI tools with traditional animation techniques.
Contribute to the creation of short stories in a fast-paced production environment.
Support CG artists in the creation of shot-ready assets (e.g., characters, props, environments) using a combination of generative tools and traditional DCCs (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.)
Help to build datasets of assets, images, and videos to support in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models
Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction.
Test and evaluate the latest generative tooling and be open to testing new technology throughout the development process.
Help testing and expanding upon new GenAI/traditional hybrid workflows developed by other artists and technology teams
Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender
Conceptual understanding of diffusion-based rendering and animation techniques.
Experience training image LoRAs, video LoRAs, and similar are a plus.
Experience with the creation of animation assets, and techniques like image editing, masking, etc.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in a team environment in support of other artists, in rapidly evolving, experimental pipelines.
Strong organizational and communication skills are a plus
Passion for storytelling and animation with a portfolio showcasing the ability to create compelling narratives using AI tools.
Demonstrates excellence and inspiration in storytelling, visual comedy, and innovative thinking, with a strong understanding of how to leverage generative AI tools to enhance creative storytelling.
Ability to adapt to new technologies and tools and quickly pivot in this fast-moving field where workflows and creative approaches are being developed in real time.
High level of independence and initiative, as production support structures and workflows will be evolving alongside the creative process.
Pay & Benefits This job may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If so, pay for the position is governed by the currently effective applicable collective bargaining agreement and thus will be no less than $47.01 an hour and up to any better conditions and terms negotiated and obtained as expressly provided therein.
INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion & Diversity Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Netflix At Netflix, we want to entertain the world. Whatever your taste, and no matter where you live, we give you access to best-in-class TV series, documentaries, feature films and games. Our members control what they want to watch, when they want it, in one simple subscription. We’re streaming in more than 30 languages and 190 countries, because great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere. We are the world’s biggest fans of entertainment, and we’re always looking to help you find your next favorite story.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Netflix is seeking early career CG Experimental Artists to join our pioneering team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines . The role will specifically support experienced CG Experimental artists as they develop feature-quality content in a creator-led environment . You'll help the team execute the tasks needed to build new workflows .
En Español:
Estamos buscando artistas experimentales de CG a principios de su carrera para unirse a nuestro equipo pionero en la creación de cortometrajes animados y especiales utilizando tuberías de producción nativas experimental GenAI. Trabajando junto con nuestro creciente equipo de artistas, este papel apoyará específicamente a los artistas expertos de CG Experimental mientras desarrollan contenido de calidad característica en un entorno liderado por el creador. Nuestro otro papel de CG Experimental Artist se puede encontrar aquí. Responsabilidades clave Apoyar a un equipo de expertos en CG y AI Generative para desarrollar contenido único para cortometrajes animados y especiales, aprovechando una tubería genAI-nativa que combina herramientas generativas de IA con técnicas tradicionales de animación. Contribuir a la creación de historias cortas en un entorno de producción acelerada. Ayudar a los artistas de CG en la construcción de activos listos (por ejemplo, personajes, accesorios, entornos) utilizando una combinación de herramienta generacional y DCCs tradicionales (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.) para construir conjuntos de datos de recursos, imágenes y vídeos para apoyar el desarrollo y sintonización de modelos de imagen y video generativos. Si es así, el pago por la posición se rige por el acuerdo de negociación colectiva vigente actualmente y por lo tanto será no inferior a $47.01 por hora y hasta cualquier mejor condición y términos negociados y obtenidos como expresamente proporcionado en él. Beneficios INK pueden incluir planes médicos / dentales / visión, apoyo mental , programas de jubilación y beneficios para formar una familia, programas de licencia de ausencia pagada y programas de tiempo libre pagado que se utilizarán para vacaciones y días libres de enfermedad pagados . Inclución & Diversidad Inclusión sea un valor Netflix y nos esforzamos por organizar una experiencia de entrevista significativa para todos los candidatos. Si desea un alojamiento/ajuste por una discapacidad fuerte o cualquier otra razón durante el proceso de contratación, envíe un sabor a su socio de reclutamiento. Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y celebramos diversidad, reconociendo la diversidad sexual. Nuestro equipo de trabajo incluye a los miembros del género de sexo donde desean ver serias sexuales, genéticas, religiones, creatividad, discriminación, inclusión sexual, etc. Estamos transmitiendo en más de 30 idiomas y 190 países, porque las grandes historias pueden venir desde cualquier lugar y ser amadas en todas partes. Somos los mayores aficionados al entretenimiento del mundo y siempre estamos buscando ayudarle a encontrar su próxima historia favorita. #J-18808-Ljbffr