Generative Artist

About the role

The Generative Artist position is part of a Generative Effects team exploring and developing a new and unique language for Sphere. This role requires a deep understanding of generative AI tools and platforms, strong creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative briefs by generating, iterating, and refining AI outputs to meet directorial needs and creative vision.
• Create and refine prompts to feed into Gen AI models, running tools like ComfyUI and iterating on outputs to match directorial notes.
• Perform start and end frame creation in Photoshop and other Gen AI tools to establish creative direction for sequences.
• Post-process and composite AI-generated imagery in Nuke, combining generative outputs with traditional production techniques.
• Publish versioned assets to ShotGrid for supervisor review and approval.
• Maintain organized asset libraries, file naming conventions, and version control within the team's production environment.
• Proactively run Gen AI tests in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Production & AI Innovation and the GenFX Supervisor.
• Deliver final output at scale, working within production cadence and meeting deadlines across multiple sequences or projects.
• Stay current with emerging Gen AI models, techniques, and tools, incorporating advancements into daily workflows.
• Collaborate with the GenFX Supervisor to refine workflows, troubleshoot outputs, and maintain quality standards.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

Requirements

• Proficiency equivalent to 5+ years of experience working as a digital artist in VFX, motion design, or related production disciplines.
• Deep hands-on expertise with generative AI tools and platforms, including ComfyUI workflow design, custom node usage, and prompt engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for frame creation, image manipulation, and asset preparation.
• Working knowledge of Nuke for compositing and post-processing of AI-generated imagery.
• Experience with ShotGrid (or equivalent production tracking tools) for asset versioning and review workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative briefs and directorial notes into polished AI-generated outputs through iterative refinement.
• Experience with multiple AI generation tools and architectures (e.g., Flux, Stable Diffusion, ControlNets, LoRA training/integration, image-to-video workflows).
• Strong understanding of file naming conventions, version control, and production pipeline discipline.
• Ability to operate across generative image and video workflows, adapting to new models and techniques as they emerge.
• Positive attitude and proven track record in creative problem solving with expressed interest in new technology and processes.
• Work experience in large format deliverables or immersive/spherical projects desired.
• Work experience in VR or spherical projects desired.
• Experience managing asset creation and use across numerous shots and sequences.
• Positive attitude and proven track record in creative problem solving with expressed interest in new technology and processes.

Qualifications

• Software agnosticism a plus; adaptability to new pipelines and utilization of provided tools is critical.

Benefits

• Up to $165,000 USD salary range.
• MSG offers a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents, and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers.
• MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
• MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.