Job Description

Who are we hiring?

This is a Motion Graphics Compositor role joining the growing MSG Sphere team in early development of technology and content for the MSG Sphere studio. Initially, this artist will work in the Motion Design team alongside Capture, Creative Development, and the rest of Post Production to enable both process and ideation in support of content delivery. This artist will be a part of a larger post-production team, creating final content for MSG Sphere venues. This role requires a Compositor with deep knowledge of 2D animation techniques and integration of 3D renders with graphics and live action plates. While experience with 3D applications such as C4D, Houdini, or Maya/Blender is not required, it is certainly a plus. The Motion Graphics Compositor is responsible for integrating assets delivered from other members of the Motion Graphics team into final composited imagery for the Sphere exterior and interior display systems. Working knowledge of spherical imagery such as dome or 360º video is preferred but not required for this role. Ideal candidates have an appetite for creative execution and are forward thinking and technologically inclined.

What will you do?

• Motion Graphics Artists are responsible for applying design thinking to solving Sphere-specific content challenges.
• Seamlessly integrate various layers of 2D, CG and live action shots to achieve looks from stylized to photoreal.
• Develop compositing templates, toolkits, and scripts to increase productivity.
• Problem solve technical issues in After Effects, Nuke, and other compositing software.
• Composite sequences of shots with consistency across all shots.
• Generate proofs and decks for client and internal approval.
• Work with supervisor to determine creative and technical approach on projects.
• Tackle shots that may require roto, tracking, paint, 2D animation, or keying.
• Remain up to date with trends in art, design and technology.
• Work with a collaborative team to solve complex challenges and contribute to the team’s best practices and workflows development from 2D animation to compositing.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Must have Demo reel/portfolio demonstrating variety of motion design-related compositing work.
• Proficiency is equivalent to 2-7 years of experience working as mograph artist and or CG compositor
• Full understanding of video compression, codecs, bitrates, frames rates and aspect ratios
• Experience working as compositor within high-end VFX pipelines for commercials, VR, Film, TV or theme parks a plus.
• Understanding of techniques related to CG rendering and compositing.
• Expert knowledge in Nuke and Adobe Creative Suite required, with adaptability across other potential software such as C4D, Maya, Houdini, Z-Brush, Blender, Resolve/Fusion, and other 2D or 3D digital content creation tools.
• Knowledge of rendering engines such as Redshift, Octane, VRay, Arnold, or others is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail in photography, color, color space, light and composition
• Good communicator with positive and creative problem-solving attitude.
• 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.
  
  

Why is MSG for me?

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. In addition to building a breakthrough venue, we’re building a production studio team, a technology venture team, and a full commercial organization to make the MSG Sphere a world class brand and business for our fans, our artists, and our partners. We have offices and roles in Burbank CA, Las Vegas NV, New York, NY and London.

We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU

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

At MSG 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.