Medical Animation Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

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 of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG Experimental artists as they develop feature-quality content in a creator-led environment. You'll help the team execute the tasks needed to build new workflows and bring shots to life in production - a great fit for recent graduates looking to break into the space. Our other CG Experimental Artist role can be found HERE.

• 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 (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.)

• Help to build datasets of assets, images, and videos to support in the building and fine tuning of generative image and video models

• Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to help artists 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 testing and expanding upon new GenAI/traditional hybrid workflows developed by other artists and technology teams

• 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 training image LoRAs, video LoRAs, and similar are a plus.

• Experience with the creation of animation assets, and techniques like image editing, masking, etc.

• 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.

• Ability to adapt to new technologies and tools and quickly pivot in this fast-moving field where workflows and creative approaches are being developed in real time.

• High level of independence and initiative, as production support structures and workflows will be evolving alongside the creative process.

This job may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If so, pay for the position is governed by the currently effective applicable collective bargaining agreement and thus will be no less than $47.01 an hour and up to any better conditions and terms negotiated and obtained as expressly provided therein.

Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.