Who are we hiring?

This is a Motion Graphics role joining the growing MSG Sphere team in early development of technology and content for the MSG Sphere studio. Initially, this artist would work alongside camera, production innovations and creative development teams 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.

What will you do?

• 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
• Motion Graphics Artists are responsible for applying design thinking to solving Sphere-specific content challenges.
• Work with supervisor and senior artists to address notes from client or creative team to finalize shots.
• Troubleshoot technical aspects of shots for various projects running simultaneously.
• Responsible for animation and compositing for shots.
• Troubleshoot technical aspects of shots for various projects running simultaneously.
• Responsible for publishing assets for shots.
• Execute high quality motion graphics animations for events, film, promotional material, and other experiences for Sphere.
• Manage time in a fast-paced environment during production.
• Provide documentation of tools and techniques for departmental reference.
• 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.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed by supervisor.

What do you need to succeed?

• Must have Demo reel/portfolio demonstrating variety of motion design work
• Proficiency equivalent to 3-7 years of experience working as mograph artist / 2D/3D animator
• Experience working as a motion designer or animator within high-end VFX pipelines for commercials, VR, Film, TV or theme parks a plus
• Previous work experience in VR or spherical projects desired
• Expert knowledge in C4D, Maya and Adobe Creative Suite expertise required, with adaptability across other potential software such as Houdini, Z-Brush, Blender, Resolve/Fusion, and other 2D or 3D digital content creation tools
• Knowledge or rendering engines such as Redshift and others
• Exceptional attention to visual and typographical aesthetics
• Ability to lead projects from concept to deployment
• 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
• Nuke compositing experienced desired

Why is MSG for me?

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

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