Freelance 3D Artist

Position Summary: MLB Network seeks a Freelance 3D Artist with strong knowledge and experience in 3D animation and design. The 3D Artist will help to develop and create on-air content that reinforces ambitious creative/branding goals as established by the Manager, Creative Design.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Manager, Creative Design and the team to produce styleframes and designs for project pitches.
Develop and execute on-air graphics packages/elements for MLB Network and NHL Network shows/properties.
Investigate new creative tools, workflows, and efficiencies within the department.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team to reach creative goals.
Other such duties as required.

It is expected that the 3D Artist will maintain and increase knowledge in the discipline as well as the business on an ongoing basis.

Skills & Experience: The ideal candidate must have most if not all of the following skills and experiences:

A minimum of 2 years of animation experience or related business experience is required.
Strong understanding of the 3D pipeline and the flexibility to be able to play different roles depending on the project.
Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D.
Knowledge of Maya is a plus.
Experience using Redshift and/or VRay render engines is a plus.
Experience creating styleframes and/or storyboards for animation concepts and pitches.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Experience/knowledge with the use/operation of render farms.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to do self-directed learning.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be extremely organized, demonstrate initiative and an ability to complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to follow feedback and instruction from supervisors.
Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Baseball and/or hockey knowledge is a plus.
Proficient in current Apple OS and PC platforms.
Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live television.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Possess visual acuity sufficient to perform required tasks.
Possess manual dexterity sufficient to perform required tasks.
Possess a level of hearing sufficient for effective interaction with stakeholders by various mean, including in-person, via phone, etc.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Work Classification: Employee permitted to work remotely.

Work classifications may be changed or modified at any time by the Company.

MLB Advanced Media focuses on Sports, Big Data, and Augmented Reality. Their company has offices in New York City, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, and Beijing. They have a very large team that's between employees.

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