Digital Artist
MSG Sphere Studios
Burbank, CA, USA
Job type: Permanent
Job Description
Role Summary
This is a motion graphics / designer / 2D animator role joining the growing MSG Sphere team in early development of technology and content for the MSG Sphere studio. Initially, this artist would come alongside camera, production innovations and creative development teams to enable both process and ideation in support of content delivery. Eventually, this artist will be a part of a larger post-production team, creating final content for MSG Sphere venues.
Specific Functions/Activities Summary
- Ideal candidates have an appetite for creative execution and are forward thinking and technologically inclined
- Interest in being a part of an ambitious, innovative project requiring collaboration and teamwork
- Working closely with leadership in creative development, production, post-production, and playback, this position is ideal for good communicators with a positive attitude and creative problem solving
- This role is part of a production artist group exploring and developing a unique language for Sphere, in collaboration with a creative development team
- Digital Artists are responsible for applying design thinking to solving Sphere-specific content challenges
Skills & Requirements
- Proficiency equivalent to 10+ years of experience working as mograph artist / 2D animator
- Previous work experience in VR or spherical projects desired
- Adobe CC and C4D expertise desired, with adaptability across other potential software such as Houdini, Z-Brush, Blender, Resolve/Fusion, and other 2D or 3D digital content creation tools
- Experience working as a motion designer or animator within high-end VFX pipelines for commercials, Film, or TV a plus
- Positive attitude and proven track record in creative problem solving with expressed interest in new technology and processes.
- Software agnosticism a plus; adaptability to new pipelines and utilization of provided tools is critical
A portfolio is required for this role, please include a link on your resume.
SUPERVISION:
- Digital Artists will report to the Compositing Supervisor, working closely with post-production management, Post Supervisors, and creative development teams.
- The role requires a self-directed “design-minded” work ethic helping to establish the language and medium of Sphere.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
At the time of this posting, the MSG Sphere studio is operating in accordance to local guidance on safe Covid-19 regulations. As such, a remote work-from-home onboarding to MSG Sphere work is likely. While the studio technology team will support remote work, MSG is seeking applicants local to Los Angeles with the eventual expectation of working on site in our Burbank location.
Education
Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.
Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.
How to Apply
Apply via MSG Entertainment Careers here
MSG Sphere is a part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
About the Company
With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals.
To create immersive experiences, and content unique to Sphere, we are growing our full stack creative, experience, design, production and engineering team across our Burbank studio in Los Angeles and Ventures headquarters in New York.
Visionaries Wanted
Join the team creating the future of live entertainment.