AI VFX Artist

One of Us; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One of Us is seeking an AI VFX-Comp Artist with a strong sense for generative AI visuals to produce AI-assisted elements and integrate them into production composites for high-end projects. You will collaborate with the VFX supervisor and pipeline/TD teams to ensure outputs meet studio and client standards.

Initial focus will be on Face Swaps, while staying ahead of fast-moving AI tools, maintaining data security, and delivering on deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional compositing in film, series or high-end commercials.
• Curious mind that can adapt to fast-changing tech landscape.
• Proficient in Nuke with ability to integrate AI elements into workflows.
• Experience with node-based workflows (ComfyUI) and bridging to Nuke.
• Able to work within a VFX pipeline constraints and deliver photorealistic compositions.
• Excellent communication to explain AI capabilities and limits to supervisors/clients.

Responsibilities

• Produce AI-assisted elements and integrate into production composites.
• Collaborate with VFX supervisor, production and pipeline/TD teams to meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Initial focus on Face Swaps and related AI-driven effects.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality for training/reference material.
• Stay updated with generative AI tools and propose improvements when beneficial.

Skills

Compositing experience

Adaptability

VFX pipeline awareness

Photorealism

Communication

Tools

Nuke

ComfyUI

Python

Linux command line

ShotGrid/Flow

Job description

We are looking for artists or TDs with a strong artistic sense that are working at the frontier of generative AI visual development. As an AI VFX-Comp Artist, you will produce AI-assisted elements. Then you'll integrate that output into production composites that meet studio and client delivery standards. The focus will be, initially, on Face Swaps. You'll work closely with the VFX supervisor, the production team and our pipeline/TD team to respect quality requirements while respecting deadlines.

Requirements

• Create template to generate photorealistic elements using various deep learning technologies
• Create, maintain and optimize workflows. Prepare datasets to train models
• Composite AI-generated material with live-action plates and CG
• Keep up with the fast-moving generative video landscape and suggest new tools or model versions when they improve results
• Respect data security, client confidentiality and the rights status of all training and reference material

Required skills

• 5+ years of professional compositing experience in film, series or high-end commercials
• Curious mind that can embrace high pacing technological environment changes
• Nuke: proficient, you need to be able to use AI element(s) as part of your workflow
• ComfyUI: Node-based generative workflows. Experience with bridge between nuke and comfy is a strong signal
• Ability to work with a VFX pipeline constraints
• Strong Visual Experience for composition, light, photorealism, and color.
• Ability to communicate clearly what AI can and cannot deliver to supervisors and clients. Proactive communication skills required

Nice to have

• Experience with Face replacement, De-aging using AI tools is a strong signal. KeenTools is a plus
• Comfortable with Python and Linux command line
• Knowledge of ShotGrid/Flow Production Tracking
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues around generative AI in studio productions
• French and English (spoken and written)