Senior Motion Graphics Compositor (Nuke)

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who Are We Hiring

This Senior Motion Graphics Compositor role joins the growing Exo Sphere Creative Design Services (CDS) Production team in the early development of technology and content for the Exo Sphere. This artist is key in the final finishing and look of all content that goes up on Exo Sphere, versed in years of compositing logic and creative solutions.

An integral part of our Production and Creative team, responsible for the execution and compositing 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.

Specific Functions/Activities Summary

• Apply design thinking to solving Exo Sphere-specific content challenges.
• Lead and guide other artists, producing high-level content.
• Responsible for compositing intricate sequences that may include multi-pass CG elements, live action, 2D elements, and other footage.
• Work through the lifecycle of a shot, including roto, tracking, or paint work.
• Act as a 3D generalist and main compositor for the MoGraph team.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in art, design, and Ai technology.
• Work with supervisors to address notes from clients or creative teams to finalize shots.
• Assist supervisors with creating schedules and timelines for projects.
• Assist in video or photo shoots if required for projects.
• Assist in preparation of sequences in various formats for review with clients or other departments.
• Mentor junior artists or other motion graphics artists in compositing techniques.
• Create templates in Nuke and After Effects for workflow efficiencies and plugins.
• Document tools and techniques for departmental reference.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demo reel/portfolio demonstrating a variety of motion design work.
• 5-10 years of experience working as a MoGraph artist/2D/3D animator.
• Advanced knowledge in compositing live action and CG renders.
• Experience working in high-end VFX pipelines for commercials, VR, film, TV, or theme parks is a plus.
• Previous work experience in VR or spherical projects is desired.
• Expert knowledge in Nuke and Adobe Creative Suite, with adaptability to other software like Houdini, Maya, Cinema4D, Resolve/Fusion, and other 2D/3D digital content creation tools.
• Knowledge of rendering engines such as Redshift.
• Knowledge of Disguise D3, Notch, and Touch Designer.
• Exceptional attention to visual and typographical aesthetics.
• Ability to lead multiple projects from concept to deployment.
• Positive attitude and proven track record in creative problem solving with an interest in new technology and processes.
• Software agnosticism a plus; adaptability to new pipelines and utilization of provided tools is critical.
  
  

Pay Range

$164,000—$205,000 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.