AI VFX Artist

TALENT POOLING ONLY

We are looking for artists or TDs with a strong artistic sense that are working at the frontier of generative AI visual development. 

As an AI VFX-Comp Artist, you will produce AI-assisted elements. Then you'll integrate that output into production composites that meet studio and client delivery standards. The focus will be, initially, on Face Swaps. You'll work closely with the VFX supervisor, the production team and our pipeline/TD team to respect quality requirements while respecting deadlines.

Requirements

• Create template to generate photorealistic elements using various deep learning technologies
• Create, maintain and optimize workflows. Prepare datasets to train models.
• Composite AI-generated material with live-action plates and CG 
• Keep up with the fast-moving generative video landscape and suggest new tools or model versions when they improve results
• Respect data security, client confidentiality and the rights status of all training and reference material

Required skills

• 5+ years of professional compositing experience in film, series or high-end commercials
• Curious mind that can embrace high pacing technological environment changes
• Nuke: proficient, you need to be able to use AI element(s) as part of your workflow 
• ComfyUI: Node-based generative workflows. Experience with bridge between nuke and comfy is a strong signal.
• Ability to work with a VFX pipeline constraints
• Strong Visual Experience for composition, light, photorealism, and color. 
• Ability to communicate clearly what AI can and cannot deliver to supervisors and clients. Proactive communication skills required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Face replacement, De-aging using AI tools is a strong signal. KeenTools is a plus
• Comfortable with Python and Linux command line
• Knowledge of ShotGrid/Flow Production Tracking 
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues around generative AI in studio productions
• French and English (spoken and written)