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.