Generative AI Artist

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

📋 Description

• Develop images and sequences that align with visual direction, pitches, previs, intellectual property development, and final broadcast shots.

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

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

• Assess and review new models based on their quality, control, turnaround time, and cost-effectiveness.

• Provide high-quality visuals that meet the standards of the studio.

• Create visual directions, lookframes, key visuals, animatics, and final shots for advertising initiatives and IP development.

• Ensure character, product, and visual world consistency across all shots.

• Document workflows, save model versions, and produce reproducible results.

• Deliver outputs suitable for compositing, 3D, and finishing teams, maintaining appropriate color space, resolution, frame rate, and passes.

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

• Investigate generative 3D methods, such as Gaussian Splatting and image-to-3D techniques.

• Monitor credit usage and compute reports as necessary.

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

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

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

• Safeguard confidential client information by utilizing only studio-approved platforms.

• Maintain an updated knowledge of image, video, 3D, and audio models.

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

• Mentor artists from different departments and foster Rodeo FX's collaborative AI culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing strong taste and visual judgment, encompassing composition, lighting, style, and storytelling.

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

• High proficiency in ComfyUI with the ability to create custom workflows and graphs.

• Experience in training LoRAs and preparing datasets effectively.

• Proficient in at least two video generation models and several image generation models, with a solid understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.

• Knowledge of VFX workflows and the constraints of advertising production, including tight deadlines, feedback cycles, version management, and budget considerations.

• Proficiency in Photoshop is mandatory.

• Foundational skills in compositing are highly preferred.

• Fluency in both spoken and written French and English is required.

• Familiarity with Python, Nuke, Houdini, Blender, or Unreal Engine is advantageous.

• Experience in developing custom ComfyUI nodes or participating in open-source projects is considered an asset.

• Background in delivering advertising or post-production work is a plus.

• Knowledge of on-set capture techniques that support generative workflows is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5 paid sick/personal days.

• 2 additional statutory holidays during the winter holiday period.

• Group Insurance coverage.

• Access to Dialogue online support.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• RRSP with employer contributions.

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