CG Experimental Artist

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.

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.  

Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, 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 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.