Collaborate with 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.
Work closely with creative leadership to shape storytelling and visual aesthetics that meet feature-quality standards and align with the creative vision of the Director and project leads.
Contribute to the creation of short stories in a fast-paced, sprint-based production environment.
Actively participate in creative discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction.
Experiment with and evaluate the latest generative tooling and be open to testing new technology throughout the development process.
Create shot-ready assets (e.g., characters, props, environments) using a combination of generative tools and traditional DCCs (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.).
Build and fine-tune generative image and video models.
Test and compare multiple generative tools and workflows (e.g., different models, LoRAs, motion tools), document results, and recommend best practices to the team.
Help develop and document new GenAI/traditional hybrid workflows, collaborating with production and technology teams to improve efficiency and creative output.

Requirements

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender.
Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting) within Unreal Engine.
Ability to help develop character and visual designs that align with the desired style and sensibility, focusing on character personality, mood, and tone.
Strong conceptual understanding of diffusion-based rendering and animation techniques.
Experience training image LoRAs, video LoRAs, and similar are a plus.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in a team environment with Directors, Producers, and technology leads, often in rapidly evolving, experimental pipelines.
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.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision plans
mental health support
retirement programs
family-forming benefits
paid leave of absence programs
paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

generative AIanimation techniquesconcept artcharacter designdiffusion-based renderingasset creationtraining image LoRAstraining video LoRAsUnreal EngineDCCs

Soft Skills

collaborationstorytellingcreative thinkingadaptabilityinitiativecommunicationteamworkproblem-solvinginnovationvisual comedy