Job Title: CG / VFX Generalist

Agency Name: Creative Agency (Confidential)

Department: Creative 

Reports To: EVP EP

Direct Reports: None

Engagement Type: Full-Time

Employee Type: W2

Location Work Policy: Hybrid 1 Day Onsite (Wednesday) possibly moving 2 days TBD timing (Hollywood, CA)

Travel Required: None

Rate and/or Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000

Full Time Benefits Offer: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Unlimited PTO 

Anticipated Start: February 2024

Company Overview

A creative agency and production company that partners with brands, agencies, and tastemakers to craft amazing content that inspires pop culture, generates buzz, and brings people together. Our work, which ranges from creating billion-view videos to coding apps for Fortune 500 companies, thrives at the intersection of storytelling, art, design, and technology. As a content-agnostic team, we embrace challenges with years of experience and an open mind. Our diverse backgrounds foster the best collaborations and define our creativity. Recognized by prestigious awards like Cannes, D&AD, the Grammys, and the VMAs, our commercial, experience design, and brand work stand out worldwide. Our commitment to diversity drives our excellence; it's the essence of our ongoing twenty-year mission.

Role Overview

We are seeking a CG / VFX Generalist who will be instrumental in executing photo-real rendering quality and strong simulation, while also providing support in overseeing technical aspects of projects to help maintain an efficient workflow. This role requires a balance of creative execution and technical expertise, with a primary focus as on-the-box creative execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio demonstrating their expertise in CG and VFX, leveraging their technical skills to support the overall project pipeline. A collaborative mindset and nimble problem-solving abilities are essential for pushing the creative boundaries daily.

Growth Path Roles

• CG Supervisor -> VFX Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Execute CG/VFX projects, maintaining photo-real rendering and high-quality composites for 2D and 3D deliverables.
• Establish technical specifications for projects as needed, including collaborating in setting up workflows for animation pipelines.
• Understand and communicate technical and artistic constraints to producers and team members.
• Anticipate and recognize potential production issues, recommending solutions.
• Provide technical and creative support throughout project timelines.
• Encourage collaborative working practices among the team and colleagues.
• Motivate and develop junior team members, acting as a mentor in technical/artistic aspects.

Requirements (Skills & Experience)

• 5 years of experience as a technically minded CG Generalist with a diverse reel showcasing a wide variety of styles and aesthetics.
• Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies related to 2D / 3D motion graphics, CG, and VFX workflow.
• Advanced skills in After Effects or Nuke, Cinema 4D or Maya, and Houdini.
• Proficiency in Redshift, Octane, and/or Arnold.
• Advanced compositing skills in either After Effects or node-based compositing software (e.g., Nuke).
• Solid understanding of node-based compositing packages (e.g., Nuke).
• Python or similar scripting language skills are a plus (Python, Pymel, Qt, PyQt, PySide) and nice to have
• Experience using fTrack for project and shot tracking would be nice to have 
• Experience collaborating with concept artists, designers, and VFX teams.
• Strong communication skills; must work well within a team and articulate ideas effectively.
• Excellent collaboration skills and a team player attitude.
• Ability to take direction with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks based on production needs.

Expectations:

• Ongoing:
•  Expected to work on one to two projects simultaneously.
• Regular participation in daily standups, creative team meetings, and monthly staff meetings.
• 30 Days: Familiarization with team, workflows, and ongoing projects 
• 60 Days: Actively contribute to projects by providing technical support.
• 90 Days: Lead aspects of projects and provide recommendation for workflows improvements

Interview Process:

• Interviews with key team members including the Creative Director, EP, VP, and President.
• Portfolio review and discussion of project samples.
• Reference checks.