Visual Effects Artist

Scanline VFX; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company is seeking a Visual Pioneering Artist to create captivating images and videos utilizing advanced generative models. Candidates should have 5+ years in VFX or animation, strong technical skills in machine learning tools, and a robust portfolio. The role involves creative collaboration and technical experimentation. This position in Vancouver offers a salary range of $100,000 - $180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related industry experience in VFX or animation.
• 1 year of experience in the field of neural network-generated imaging.
• A robust portfolio showcasing your capacity to employ technology to create art.

Responsibilities

• Deliver original art based on the initial creative brief.
• Refine results based on team feedback.
• Participate in testing machine learning image frameworks.

Skills

VFX and animation experience

Photography and cinematography

Machine learning techniques

Neural network-generated imaging

Stable Diffusion ecosystem

Prompt engineering

3D rendering packages

Tools

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

3D Studio Max

Job description

Overview

Eyeline Studios serves as Netflix's innovation hub, empowering creators to realize their visions and expand the horizons of visual storytelling. By providing unmatched creative and technical environments, we enable filmmakers to explore next-generation technologies like volumetric capture, generative visualization workflows, in-camera and real-time visual effects, game engine workflows, dynamic lighting, and world capture. Our mission is to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, making the seemingly impossible achievable, delivering photorealistic quality with exceptional speed and efficiency, and supporting creators in bringing their boldest creative visions to life. We want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers.

As a Visual Pioneering Artist, you will leverage a broad array of open-source and in-house-developed tools and techniques to produce images and videos, adhering to the creative objectives set by the project supervisor. The ideal candidate will apply their understanding of Neural image creation tools to generate captivating outcomes. Your role involves working with our cutting-edge generative models, conducting research, experimenting, and refining your creations to manifest our envisioned concept.

Responsibilities

• Deliver original art based on the initial creative brief the project owner/supervisor provided
• Refine your results based on the creative feedback from the team
• Participate in testing in-house machine learning image frameworks from an end-user perspective

Qualifications

• 5 years of related industry experience in VFX or animation
• Strong understanding of photography, cinematography, lighting, and composition
• Proven expertise in creating and developing visual assets using machine learning techniques to enhance and innovate artistic designs
• 1 year of experience in the field of neural network-generated imaging space
• Strong hands-on knowledge of the Stable Diffusion ecosystem and tools, including Automatic111, ComfyUi, and InvokeAi, with comprehensive knowledge of building custom workflows where needed
• Familiar with a variety of Stable Diffusion techniques, including but not limited to: ControlNet, Ipadaptor, T2i Adapters, Animdiff, Loras, Embeddings
• Comprehensive understanding of prompt engineering in Generative Machine Learning frameworks such as Stable Diffusion
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of art and design
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively adhere to a creative brief, as well as define the choice of tools and workflows for delivering results
• A robust portfolio showcasing your capacity to employ technology to create art
• Proficient knowledge of leading 3D or compositing packages with lighting, rendering, and grading in mind, such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, Unreal Engine, or Blender

Salary and Location

$100,000 - $180,000 a year. This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

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