Designer/Motion Designer/Editor creating culturally relevant designs and storytelling at We Are Social. Collaborating to guide brands and create effective visual content across platforms.
About the role
- Technical Artist focusing on innovating AI workflows in Houdini for SideFX. Collaborating with partners and customers to refine procedural AI techniques within visual effects industry.
Responsibilities
- Prototype Houdini hybrid Procedural AI workflows that put the artist in control of when and how they choose to create with AI
- Learn about how prospective and existing customers are using AI in their work
- Solicit feedback from customers about the Procedural AI Workflows in development at SideFX
- Play an active role in any public channels that might be created to support the Procedural AI Workflows Project
- Work alongside developers to learn, test and provide feedback on new ML tools under internal development
- Learn and create with 3rd party AI tools as needed to support workflow development in Houdini
- Work with partners to test and refine workflows involving non-SideFX technology as needed.
- Share the results of experimental and proof of concept workflows with our R&D and Technical Consulting team.
- Occasionally educate SideFX staff on AI tools and workflows
- Be a champion of our company and, on occasion, represent SideFX at public events
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3 + years experience creating visual content in a media & entertainment industry (film, tv, advertising or similar), or related industry experience
- 3 + years experience with Houdini with demonstrated competency in production settings
- 1+ years demonstrated experience (via portfolio, video, social posts etc) exploring and creating with visual AI tools and workflow engines (e.g. Comfy UI) and the ability to discuss relative strengths and weaknesses of various models.
- Skilled in production Research and Development, general technical art, tool development, including facility in VEX, Python, and other scripting languages
- Strong interaction skills with the ability to connect with others in person and online.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work option - Combining time spent collaborating in person at our offices with remote work for added flexibility.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and floater days to relax and re-energize (starting at 4 weeks).
- Year-End Company Shutdown and Long Weekend Early departures to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Health insurance coverage: Robust Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP); because sometimes we need a bit of extra support.
- Retirement Plan with company matched contributions.
- Comprehensive Long Service Award program, providing both a monetary reward and additional days off.
- A highly competitive bonus structure.
- A generous sick time entitlement to care for yourself and your loved ones.
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