Visual Pioneering Artist

Eyeline Studios - Powered by Netflix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in Vancouver seeks a Visual Pioneering Artist to produce captivating images and videos. The role requires expertise in machine learning techniques, strong artistic skills, and familiarity with the Stable Diffusion ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have a robust portfolio and a minimum of 5 years in the VFX or animation industry. Join a creative team pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VFX or animation required.
• Proficient in machine learning tools and visual asset creation.
• Must have a strong portfolio demonstrating technological use in art.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

5 years of related industry experience in VFX or animation

Strong understanding of photography, cinematography, lighting, and composition

Proven expertise in machine learning techniques for visual assets

1 year of experience in neural network-generated imaging

Strong knowledge of the Stable Diffusion ecosystem

Familiar with ControlNet, Ipadaptor, T2i Adapters, etc.

Understanding of prompt engineering in Generative ML

Comprehensive understanding of art and design principles

Excellent communication skills

Robust portfolio showcasing technology in art

Proficient knowledge of 3D or compositing software

Tools

Maya

3D Studio Max

Unreal Engine

Blender

Job description

Eyeline Studios

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. Learn more.

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.

Key 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 including 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 the context of 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 package with lighting, rendering, and grading in mind, such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, Unreal Engine, or Blender
  
  
  
  

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.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

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.