CG Experimental Artist, Ink

About the Role

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. We partner with creators experimenting with cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore creative possibilities.

We are seeking early career CG Experimental Artists to join our pioneering team creating animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. Working alongside our growing team, this role will support experienced CG Experimental artists in developing feature-quality content in a creator-led environment. You will help execute tasks to build new workflows and bring shots to life in production – a great fit for recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a team of CG and Generative AI experts to develop unique content for animated shorts and specials, leveraging a GenAI-native pipeline that combines generative AI tools with traditional animation techniques.
• Contribute to the creation of short stories in a fast-paced production environment.
• Support CG artists in the creation of shot-ready assets (e.g., characters, props, environments) using a combination of generative tools and traditional DCCs.
• Help build datasets of assets, images, and videos to support the building and fine-tuning of generative image and video models.
• Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations, and environment designs based on scripts, outlines, or verbal direction.
• Test and evaluate the latest generative tooling and be open to testing new technology throughout the development process.
• Help test and expand upon new GenAI/traditional hybrid workflows developed by other artists and technology teams.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender.
• Conceptual understanding of diffusion-based rendering and animation techniques.
• Experience with the creation of animation assets, and techniques like image editing, masking, etc.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and tools and quickly pivot in this fast-moving field.
• High level of independence and initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience training image LoRAs, video LoRAs, and similar are a plus.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in a team environment in support of other artists, in rapidly evolving, experimental pipelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are a plus.
• Passion for storytelling and animation with a portfolio showcasing the ability to create compelling narratives using AI tools.
• Demonstrates excellence and inspiration in storytelling, visual comedy, and innovative thinking, with a strong understanding of how to leverage generative AI tools to enhance creative storytelling.

Note: This job may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If so, pay is no less than $47.01 an hour. Benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs for vacation and sick time.