Story Co is a creative company focused on integrating AI into the VFX landscape. They are seeking an AI VFX Generalist to combine traditional VFX capabilities with emerging AI-driven production, working closely with directors and producers to enhance workflows and create assets using generative tools.

Responsibilities

• Composite and integrate VFX elements across a range of project types and styles
• Use AI tools to accelerate traditional VFX workflows — cleanup, generation, enhancement
• Generate full assets when needed using generative video and image tools
• Collaborate closely with directors, editors, and motion designers to ensure VFX serve the final cut
• Stay current on emerging AI tools and bring informed recommendations to the team
• Manage your own files, organization, and delivery pipeline

Skills

• Strong portfolio with VFX and compositing work across multiple styles
• Proficiency in After Effects, Nuke, and/or Blender
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools — Runway, Sora, ComfyUI, or similar
• Ability to complete a trial project as part of the hiring process
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate
• Deep understanding of traditional VFX and compositing — the fundamentals are still the foundation
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven tools: Runway, Sora, Kling, ComfyUI, and similar
• Highly iterative mindset — we refine until it's right, and that takes someone who embraces the process
• Fast turnarounds without sacrificing quality
• Genuinely curious about where AI and VFX are heading — and already experimenting
• Self-motivated, collaborative, no ego
• Good communicator who works well across disciplines

Benefits

• Health care & dental
• Work in a beautiful San Francisco office with a view alongside a small team of exceptional creatives
• Free lunch

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