Project Based – After Effects Artist

3 Months ago • 3-5 Years • VFX • $124,800 PA - $145,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sphere Entertainment Co. seeks an experienced After Effects Artist for their Exo Sphere Creative Design Services team in Burbank, CA. The role involves creating and delivering final content for the Exo Sphere venue, utilizing After Effects and related tools. Responsibilities include applying design thinking to solve content challenges, working through the content lifecycle, collaborating with other teams, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of experience in VFX, gaming, or animation, strong After Effects skills, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. The position is part-time.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years VFX/animation experience
  • Proficient in After Effects & related tools
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience with Nuke and C4D pipelines
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Job Details

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

We are seeking an experienced After Effects Artist Artist to join the Exo Sphere Creative Design Services (CDS) Production team in the development of technology and content for the Exo Sphere. This artist’s role is focused on utilizing After Effects and associated tools to create and delivery final content that goes up on Exo Sphere.

An integral part of our Production and Creative team, responsible for the execution of visual content across a gamut of immersive experiences and Ads on Exo Sphere. The ideal candidate is progressive, forward thinking, values design, storytelling, animation, innovation, and enjoys pushing the creative boundaries to visualize the unseen. They work with the Creative Directors, VFX Supervisors, and project leadership to contribute to the execution of large-scale content production, delivering world-class ideas and first-of-its-kind experiences and innovations. This artist will be part of a larger Production team creating final content for the Exo Sphere venue.

What will you do? 

  • Apply design thinking to solving Exo Sphere-specific content challenges.
  • Producing content in After Effects and associated toolsets.
  • Work through the lifecycle of the content, advise on where efficiencies can be gained with various FX creation.
  • Stay up-to-date with trends in art, design, and advancing technology.
  • Work with supervisors to address notes from clients or creative teams to create content.
  • Collaborate with the team to solve complex challenges and contribute to best practices and workflows from development to compositing.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What do you need to succeed? 

  • 3-5 years of experience in the VFX, gaming, animation or related industry.
  • Familiar working withing pipelines that include Nuke, C4D.
  • Experienced knowledge of After Effects, it’s plugins and related tools.
  • Strong understanding of VFX pipelines, workflows, and best practices.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative and technical demands.

Please provide your portfolio and shot breakdown for review. Please add as an additional page when you submit your resume.

 

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Pay Range
$2,400$2,800 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer 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. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! 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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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