Description
Who are we hiring?
This is a Nuke compositor role joining the growing MSG Sphere team in early development of technology and content for the MSG Sphere studio in Burbank. Initially, this artist would come alongside camera innovations and creative development teams to validate both process and ideation. Eventually, this artist will be a part of a larger post-production team creating final content for the MSG Sphere Las Vegas.
What will you do?
- Ideal candidates have an appetite for problem solving and are forward thinking in methodologies
- Interest in being a part of an ambitious, innovative project requiring collaboration and teamwork
- Artists will excel who enjoy the nexus of technology and artistry in the craft of 2D compositing
- Working closely with leadership in post-production, VFX Supervisor, and camera development
department, this position is ideal for good communicators with a positive attitude - Compositing team will be stitching shots based on bespoke camera arrays, participating with production to field test production models in post, while developing a unique language for the Sphere with the creative team.
What do you need to succeed?
• Proficiency equivalent to 7+ years of experience working as VFX compositor
• Nuke expertise, with adaptability across other potential 2D software such as Fusion, Silhouette, etc.
• Previous experience stitching for large resolution formats required, including working with Cara
toolset, basic tracking and roto
• An expressed interest in new technology
• Positive attitude and proven track record in problem solving
• Software agnosticism a plus, with some levels of fluency in adjacent software like AfterEffects,
Premiere, PTGui, basic 3D software, a definite bonus
The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.
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. #LI-SA1