Generative AI Artist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop images and sequences that enhance visual direction, pitches, previs, IP development, and final broadcast shots.

• Construct and sustain ComfyUI workflows by integrating multiple models for specific shots.

• Train LoRAs on both image and video models while preparing well-balanced datasets.

• Assess and test new models based on quality, control, turnaround time, and cost effectiveness.

• Produce professional-quality visuals that meet studio standards.

• Create visual directions, lookframes, key visuals, animatics, and final shots.

• Investigate cinematic framing, lens selection, lighting, camera movement, and editing rhythm.

• Ensure consistency of characters, products, and visual worlds throughout shots.

• Save workflows, document model versions, and guarantee reproducible outcomes.

• Provide outputs that are suitable for compositing, 3D, and finishing teams, adhering to the required color space, resolution, frame rate, and passes.

• Utilize live-action plates, on-set capture, or mocap data to inform generation processes.

• Explore Gaussian Splatting and image-to-3D techniques for environments and previs.

• Monitor credit usage and compute reports as necessary.

• Collaborate with art directors, supervisors, producers, and artists across various departments.

• Articulate AI capabilities, limitations, and costs to producers and clients.

• Adhere to copyright, likeness consent requirements, and commercial licensing terms.

• Safeguard confidential client materials and utilize only studio-approved platforms.

• Stay updated on developments in image, video, 3D, and audio models.

• Document methodologies and contribute to the internal library of workflows, LoRAs, style references, and test outcomes.

• Mentor artists from other departments and actively contribute to Rodeo FX’s collaborative AI culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• A portfolio that showcases strong visual taste and judgment, covering composition, lighting, style, and storytelling.

• An artistic background in illustration, photography, concept art, compositing, motion design, cinematography, or a related field.

• Strong expertise in ComfyUI with the ability to develop custom workflows and graphs.

• Experience in training LoRAs and preparing datasets.

• Proficiency in at least two video-generation models and several image-generation models.

• A solid understanding of the strengths and limitations of generative models.

• Familiarity with VFX workflows and advertising production constraints, including tight deadlines, feedback loops, version management, and budget considerations.

• Proficiency in Photoshop is essential.

• Foundational skills in compositing are highly preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

• Knowledge of Python, Nuke, Houdini, Blender, or Unreal Engine is advantageous.

• Experience in developing custom ComfyUI nodes or contributing to open-source projects is a plus.

• A background in delivering advertising or post-production work is beneficial.

• Familiarity with on-set capture techniques that support generative workflows is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5 paid sick/personal days.

• 2 additional statutory holidays during the winter holidays.

• Group Insurance.

• Access to Dialogue online support.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• RRSP with employer contribution.

• Discounts on public transportation, spas, sports classes, art centers, cafes, furniture, and other local businesses.

• Availability of remote work.