Graphic Artist - Girls (Ages 2-10)
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Our client, a children's apparel company, is hiring a Graphic Artist Girls, ages 2-10 to join their team in NYC on a hybrid schedule (4 days in office). The ideal candidate will have experience working across various product categories, including apparel, accessories, and packaging.
Job Duties Include:
Develop original, trend-forward graphics for girls' apparel and related product categories
Conduct research on seasonal trends to create fresh, market-relevant designs
Design placement prints, all-over prints, and typography-based graphics
Partner with design, merchandising, and production teams to create cohesive collections
Prepare production-ready artwork optimized for screen printing, embroidery, and other embellishment techniques
Collaborate with licensors and brand partners to ensure designs align with established style guides
Monitor market trends and conduct competitor analysis to drive innovation
Ensure all artwork meets brand identity, pricing strategies, and retailer specifications
Job Qualifications Include:
5+ years of experience as a Graphic Artist in mass-market retail
A strong portfolio showcasing girls' fashion graphics and trend-driven designs
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
In-depth knowledge of print production techniques and fabric applications
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
Strong understanding of color, typography, and composition
Experience working within licensing and branding guidelines is a plus
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Salary: $70k - $75k annually
*While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that takes pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Graphic Artist - Kid's Apparel
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Our client, a children's apparel brand, is seeking a Graphic Artist to join their New York City based team! In this collaborative and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for creating new graphic and textile layouts for girl's apparel.
**requires 4-5 days on site
Responsibilities:
Create original artwork and graphics
Manipulate print repeats and design colorways
Keep up to date on and research new graphics trends in kids/tween market
Color matching, indexing and cleaning existing artwork
Prepare trend presentation materials
Creating repeats within the brands' size limitations
Collaborating with the design team to manage art deadlines and ensure that graphics are in line with customer image and aesthetic
Create sample/production ready files
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field
3-5 years of relevant experience
Expert photoshop and illustrator skills
Creative sketching skills
Strong sense of color
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Proactive team player with strong initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If this sounds like a good fit, please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity!
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Mechanical Production Artist | Global Beauty Company
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
We are seeking a Mechanical Production Artist for a global beauty company located in New York, NY. This is a ongoing freelance opportunity with the ability to start immediately. The hours for the role are 30 hours per week Monday-Friday. The role will be operating off a hybrid schedule on-site in the brand's corporate office 3x per week, only local candidates will be considered. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on packaging mechanicals within the beauty industry or similar consumer goods industry.
Responsibilities:
The Freelance Mechanical Product Artist (2D) will download the necessary prep files, set up the mechanical art in illustrator, then submit to leadership to ensure everything seems right and consistent from the design side (type sizes/styles, alignment, image cropping, logo sizes, etc. emboss pattern is placed properly, etc.).
Once approved, then the pdfs need to be uploaded for proofing in internal proprietary system which this individual will be trained on.
After the pdfs are uploaded other teams such as regulatory, marketing , and editorial will review layouts to confirm aspects like ingredient listings and weight claims. These teams will mark revisions as necessary.
After these teams give the OK, final art is released through the the internal proprietary system with a pdf and link to all the working files needed for manufacturing.
This individual may need to collaborate on layouts with other members of the team as necessary.
You will need to maintain type size, style, and layout detail consistently across multiple formats and carton sizes.
Ideal candidates/qualifications:
Highly detail oriented person needed to work on Packaging Mechanicals in fast paced environment.
Hi level knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign needed.
Should have excellent understanding of print production and type treatment.
Understand best practices of mechanical layout for complex printing techniques including emboss plates, foil stamping, silk-screening, Etc…
General awareness of cosmetics industry labeling requirements for US and Canada including OTC Drug Fact panels and regulatory info is preferred but not required.
This role requires a person who will adapt well to last minute changes.
Experience creating artwork mechanicals in 4 point type.
Senior 3D Artist
Artist Job 11 miles from Lyndhurst
Role Description:
The Senior 3D Real-Time Artist is in charge of creating virtual art and assets for use in production as well as QA on all real time assets. They will be responsible for the delivery of technical requirements and functionality for multiple real-time experiences, solving immediate and short term problems as well as improving long-term workflows and practices for Virtual Production.
Overall Responsibilities
Lead asset creation and QA for Real-Time rendering
Create realistic lighting and materials using Unreal Engine
Debugging and optimization of scenes and individual assets
Provide technical advice and support for other artists and creatives
Contribute to the success and growth of the team by mentoring junior artists, documenting techniques, workflows and standards
Requirements:
3+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine
BA/BS/BFA in design/art or equivalent work experience
Ability to work and interact directly with internal clients and creative teams
Portfolio/Reel demonstrating a wide array of stunning CG content
Demonstrated high art skills
Deep understanding of PBR workflows
Excellent problem solving and analytics skills
Ability to prioritize and work independently.
Bonus:
Experience working with an LED Volume
Experience with Blueprint scripting, C++ programming language
Python scripting
Experience working with Autodesk Maya/3DSMAX and V-Ray
Experience working with OCIO/ACES color management
Experience working with CAD files
2D/UI Artist, Wearables
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
We are seeking an experienced UI Artist to join our Wearables team. As a UI Artist, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, illustrating visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces for our wearable devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and product management, to bring our wearable products to life.
5+ years of experience in UI design, preferably with a focus on wearable devices or mobile applications Portfolio showcasing your UI design work, including experience with wearable devices or mobile applications Experience with design systems and design languages Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, Maya or equivalent design tools Proven visual design skills, with a experience understanding of color theory, typography, and composition Proven collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams Proven communication skills with the experience to articulate opinions, while remaining open to feedback and alternative perspectives Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with multiple projects and deadlines Experience designing UI for wearables devices Experience designing UI for cross-device systems
Presentation Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
at Havas Health & You
Presentation Artist The Presentation Artist creates, modifies, and prepares digital presentation files using design programs such as PowerPoint, Keynote, the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat), and the MS Office Suite. Additionally, as a support service to the Creative Department, a Presentation Artist must be able follow artistic direction, collaborate with Art Directors and executive leadership, as well as be creative, highly organized, and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines. The Presentation Artist is able to offer creative solutions to visual problems and has a passion for visually engaging presentations.
Performs general administrative duties and projects as assigned by the
Digital Studio Manager
Assists in organization of freelance process
Makes corrections to files (art and copy) as indicated by brand team or client. Reviews corrected pages for accuracy and completeness of corrections
Collaborates with Art Directors
May also assist in creating or editing charts, graphs, logos, etc.
Has a keen eye for design and is able to explore and present creative alternatives to visual problems
Can clearly and accurately visually represent data, process, and strategy and can boil down complex ideas into simple, compelling graphics
Follows-up and follows-through on all assignments
Can work quickly, cleanly, efficiently, and effectively under pressure
Is well versed in the technical aspect of the programs and keeps up to date on software capabilities
Adheres to and monitors agency guidelines related to file naming, file and folder management, back-up/archiving, and un-archiving of digital files.
Keeps Digital Studio Manager informed when said guidelines are not being followed.
Releases perfect, presentation-ready files as specified
Develops and retains brand knowledge (colors, logos, master artwork, style, etc.) of products at the agency and a working knowledge of client process and procedures
Attends departmental, product, and pre-production meetings when scheduled
Demonstrates high level of digital efficiency
Has cross platform proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel-with an expert level understanding of PowerPoint)
Projects “customer-centric” attitude in all interactions (internal and external), promoting a positive agency and team atmosphere
Projects a professional image, always remaining calm despite high-pressure situation
Works with HPS and agency creative groups to design project specific templates in PowerPoint or Keynote using client- and brand-specific graphic elements
Ensures all presentation formatting is consistent and adheres to our high standard of quality
Complies with HPS procedures and practices with regard to workflow
and file management
Communicates effectively with coworkers and Project Managers as necessary
with regard to status of assigned projects and specific project needs.
When applicable, alerts managers when client/account input may cause job to go over budget or deadline
Manages time efficiently, meets deadlines, pay attention to detail
Displays motivation and enthusiasm
Able to set priorities while handling multiple projects
Demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing the position
Excels at his/her daily work
Maintains accurate and up-to-date time sheets
Experience
College degree with a design background preferred
2-4 years of experience in Powerpoint and Keynote production experience and other related design applications (Adobe Creative Suite)
Pharmaceutical advertising agency and medical education experience a plus
Must be able to work flexible hours when needed
Must be open to travel occasionally
Quick and proficient Macintosh skills on digital production software including: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Adobe Acrobat,
Cross-platform knowledge of Macintosh and PC operating systems
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Deadline driven, detail oriented, and organized with an enthusiasm for collaboration
Problem-solving skills a must
Must be a self starter
Must be solutions-oriented
Head of Artist Relations
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Title: Head of Artist Relations (Roc Nation Distribution)
Location: New York, NY (Full-Time, On-Site)
THE ROLE:
Roc Nation is looking for a Head of Artist Relations for Equity Distribution (EQ). This position reports to the President of EQ and serves as a key member of the Artist Relations team solely focusing on clients on EQ's roster bilingual proficiency is a mandatory requirement for this position. As the Head of Artist Relations, you will lead Roc Nation's efforts to attract and develop talent, overseeing the creative process from initial discovery to commercial launch. Your strong network within the U.S. artist, management, and legal communities will be instrumental in identifying and securing top-tier talent.
In this role, you will be responsible for growing and managing the Artist Relations team, identifying opportunities with both established and up-and-coming artists, and ensuring a smooth transition from onboarding to music distribution. You will also collaborate with internal teams to connect artists with Roc Nation's in-house songwriters and producers.
Additionally, you will play a crucial role in championing artists' creative visions, working closely with Roc Nation's global marketing, commerce, and sales teams to ensure cohesive strategies and impactful execution.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO:
Identify and pitch available established and superstar artists
Manage the Artist Relations team
Manage the administrative and deal making process
Research, identify and sign emerging talent
Identify catalog and label client prospects
Develop and manage a process to assign the flow of artist referrals to the team
Provide detailed analysis of prospective artist careers and audience engagement
Forecast commercial viability based on data analysis
Work closely with Business Affairs to formulate deal proposals
Work closely with the publishing creative staff to find songs and creative collaboration opportunities with Kobalt published writers and producers
Support and enhance signed artist's creative vision
Support these clients with distribution, marketing and release planning advice and best practices working in tandem with marketing and A&R teams, as required on higher-profile campaigns
Support releases across both digital and physical supply chains, as necessary
Liaise with internal departments, from operations and digital marketing to finance, legal and A&R
Manage marketing and promo budgets where required
Onboard new clients in tandem with other teams as necessary
Guide internal A&R admin process to ensure A&R and Content Operations teams are working efficiently.
Oversee the recording, production, mastering, sequencing of artist projects.
Work with senior management and A&R to regularly review and audit rosters, offering insight to those partners that should be up-streamed for broader services and to streamline workflow to current priorities
Consistently inform and educate clients with current and developing best practices across the industry
Provide in-depth data analysis, marketing strategy and digital health checks where required
Provide reporting and feedback to clients, line managers and executives, as required
Represent EQ at artist showcases & gigs, plus relevant industry conferences and events
Continually strive to offer ideas for improvement, development and entrepreneurship across your own role and that of the team
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING:
Full bilingual working proficiency in Spanish and English is required (verbal and written)
Minimum 10+ years of experience in a label, distribution or product management role within a progressive label or distributor and can demonstrate excellent working knowledge of digital and physical music distribution and supply chain, as well as DSP processes
Knowledgeable about the music industry in the USA
Experience or a working understanding of digital music marketing and promotions
Ability to build and nurture internal and external relationships at all levels and can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of artists and labels for building and maximizing their release campaigns
Flexible, adaptable and a strategic thinker with the ability to remain highly organized and efficiently structure and prioritize your workload
BENEFITS & PERKS
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and floating days.
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
Salary
Base salary: $175,000 - $225,000 annually
** Pay is based on several factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Roc Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Roc Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Roc Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Roc Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Roc Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Roc Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Compositing Artist (DNEG Animation)
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Key Purpose of the Job Since 2014 DNEG's Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated feature films. Currently in production on major animated features we are looking for new talent to join our growing team. Thriving on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, we will craft together spectacular visuals and bring to life the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions! Visit our website to find out more about Feature Animation at DNEG: ***************************************
Key Responsibilities
DNEG Animation is a leader in stylized and realistic effects focused on a variety of animation projects.
At DNEG Animation, compositors work closely with VFX, 2D supervisors, and leads to compose multiple CG, MGFX, and DMP elements that will complement the visual effects of a cut. The work is dedicated to the integration of complex CG, this means that compositors must be comfortable working with full CG and hybrid cuts. Our compositors are part of daily client reviews and sessions and follow production methodologies to develop creative solutions to problems while performing all aspects of VFX Design composition.
Job Requirements
* Experience in the VFX/Animation industry as a composer of high-end projects
* Good knowledge of the VFX/feature film animation pipeline
* Good knowledge of handling and working with fully CG shots
* Experience Nuke
* Good knowledge of projections in Nuke (and any 2.5D work)
Additional Skills
* Interested in feature-length animations
* Passionate about creating beautiful images
* Knowledge of and interest in photography and practical lighting
About you
* Detail oriented
* Good communicator
* Proactive
* Team spirit
* Adaptable
* Calm under pressure
* Good sense of organisation and time management
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.
Clay Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
About Sloomoo Inc.
Sloomoo Inc. is an immersive experience based on slime and all things #satisfying. Founded in late 2019 by two best friends who found slime healing during difficult times, the mission of the company is to deliver joy. Playing with slime taps into four of the five senses: it's visually mesmerizing; it smells delicious (Sloomoo slimes are hand-made and scented); it offers soothing ASMR sounds; and it feels both relaxing and playful. The environment is made for digging in with your hands and getting off of your screens, whether you're a kid or a kid-at-heart. A finalist of Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, the design of Sloomoo is glossy, contemporary, and accessible. There are five locations - New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles - with more on the way. Mission driven, the brand supports mental fitness through a partnership with the Goldie Hawn Foundation's MindUP and is committed to neurodiverse inclusivity (over 10% of the workforce is neurodiverse and often bringing job coaches to work).
Position Summary
Our clay artists are the creative behind our Sloomoo Slime Magic. In addition to assisting in the creation, packing and processing of our over 50 unique and craft slimes, our artists will focus on the design and delivery of the intricate clay designs that accompany some of our products (Check some of them out at SloomooInstitute.com!) Quality, consistency and timeliness are key performance indicators in clay artistry at Sloomoo, as you may be challenged to make 25-100 clay toppers each day, and we want to make sure the last clay piece is just as perfect as the first!
Responsibilities:
Experience in areas of physical artistry - clay making, sculpting, pottery, painting or similar.
Ability to work a consistent schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
This position requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, repetitive motions, arm waving, bending, kneeling and climbing, at times while wearing a costume or uniform.
All applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ensure the policies & procedures of each experience within the production is operating safely and efficiently.
Occasional upkeep/cleaning of location in alignment with required specifications, reporting any deficiencies to relevant managers.
Maintain brand integrity throughout the experience.
Identify, report and log any damage or repairs.
Ensuring safety is top priority at all times.
Ensure the product you are making achieves the Sloomoo Inc. quality standard.
Provide the manager on duty team feedback on how to improve the production process.
Successfully complete daily goals and tasks.
Support team members as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in clay artistry, sculpture, or ceramics.
Proficient in various clay techniques (e.g., hand-building, wheel throwing, firing, glazing).
Strong ability to conceptualize and create original, visually appealing art installations.
Enjoys working with families/children.
Ability to work creatively in a collaborative team environment.
Understanding of safety protocols in art-making environments.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with visitors, explaining the creative process in a friendly and engaging manner.
Ability and/or comfort to work in large-group environments with multiple staff and up to several dozen guests at a time.
At least 6+ months of previous professional experience in the guest service, entertainment/events, theme park, hotel, amusement park or hospitality industry preferred.
Inclusivity Statement:
Sloomoo Inc. is a company that respects and welcomes the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, career development opportunities and promoting initiatives aimed at creating a culture that is meaningful, innovative and successful. Sloomoo Inc. does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with neurodiversity or a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Beauty Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Nuovo Artistic Studios is the premier destination for all things self-love. A by-women company and the largest artistic photography company in North America, Nuovo is on a mission to empower individuals by fostering confidence and self-expression while celebrating intimacy and individuality.
We are searching for a talented and passionate Beauty Artist (Professional Makeup Artist & Hairstylist) to join our elite team of artists, who are the transformative force behind our studio's success, combining exceptional artistry with a natural talent for enhancing individual beauty and confidence.
About Nuovo Artistic Studios: SoHo, NYC
Located in the iconic SoHo neighborhood of New York City, Nuovo's studio embodies the essence of urban luxury and creativity. Inspired by the area's rich artistic history and modern elegance, this space offers a sophisticated haven for guests to express themselves. With its seamless blend of contemporary design and timeless artistry, Nuovo SoHo redefines self-care, providing an unforgettable experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
What You'll Do:
Empower Through Artistry: Craft personalized, high-end makeup and hairstyling looks that align with each guest's unique vision and enhance their natural beauty, fostering confidence and self-expression.
Artistic Expertise: Apply your advanced skills in makeup application and hairstyling, staying current with the latest trends and techniques to deliver exceptional results.
Guest Experience: Create a luxurious and pampering experience, ensuring every guest feels comfortable, valued, and radiant throughout their session.
Product Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of professional beauty products and tools, recommending and applying products that best suit each guest's needs.
Attention to Detail: Ensure all aspects of makeup and hairstyling are executed with precision and care, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Adaptability & Versatility: Adapt to diverse client needs and preferences, creating a wide range of looks, from natural elegance to glamorous transformations.
Requirements
About You:
A genuine passion for beauty artistry and a desire to empower individuals through your craft.
Proven experience as a professional makeup artist and hairstylist, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm and empathetic demeanor.
Ability to understand and translate client visions into stunning beauty looks.
A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering flawless results.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining composure and professionalism.
Certified Esthetician or Cosmetologist by the State of New York.
Availability to work weekends and evenings, in-person - must have a flexible schedule.
Prepared for long hours and physical activity.
Benefits
Benefits
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: A competitive hourly rate, recognizing your artistic talent and dedication.
Inspiring Work Environment: Immerse yourself in a creative, collaborative studio where artistry and empowerment converge.
Complete Group Benefits Package: Life, Health, Spousal, etc.
Growth Opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing company committed to nurturing talent and fostering career development.
Recognition and Support: A team that values your contributions and celebrates your success.
Exclusive Perks: Access to Nuovo's services and products, ensuring you, too, can experience the power of portraiture. We also provide you with a 50% Family & Friends discount.
Access to high end professional products.
About Us
Nuovo Artistic Studios is not just a photography studio; it's a movement designed to uplift, empower, and transform. Our mission is to provide every guest with a luxury experience that inspires confidence and celebrates individuality. With studios across North America, we are redefining the art of modern portraiture, one empowered story at a time.
This is your opportunity to join a team dedicated to excellence and artistry. Become part of the Nuovo legacy and make an impact, one unforgettable transformation at a time.
This is your moment. Apply today.
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Camera Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate camera artist to join our growing Cutscene team. The Cutscene Camera Artist will collaborate with the team to operate and animate the cinematic cameras. The successful candidate will work with virtual cameras on the motion capture set, as well as meticulously recreate natural camera motion via a 3D animation program. As part of the camera team, it will be your responsibility to iterate on and maintain the cutscene cameras throughout the life of the project.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
WHAT WE DO
* The Cutscene Camera Team uses cameras to visually tell the stories of our games.
* We work with motion-captured camera rigs and animated virtual cameras to create camera movements and angles that are grounded in the real world.
* We maintain the visual polish of the cutscenes throughout the life of the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take on the role of a "virtual" camera operator.
* Work closely with our creative directors to realize their vision through the use of on-set camera work, as well as professional animation and editing software.
* Maintaining visual polish of scenes throughout the project's lifetime.
* High quality iteration at every step of our pipeline, from previsualization all the way to exporting scenes to game.
QUALIFICATIONS
* High-quality camera work on narrative projects.
* Strong understanding of composition in film.
* A solid understanding of the creative process from conception through post.
* Experience keeping things organized when multi-tasking on large projects.
* Bachelor's degree in Arts (preferably Animation or Film Production) and/or comparable years professional experience in games/film.
* A strong passion for video games, film, and pop culture - especially related to the Rockstar Games brand.
* 4+ years of experience as a camera operator on set.
SKILLS
* Proven ability to produce high quality camera work.
* Strong technical understanding of creative software: knowledge of Autodesk's MotionBuilder and/or Maya is a bonus.
* Working knowledge of professional editing software, preferably Avid.
* Punctuality and dependability.
* Flexibility to iterate and conform to the overall creative vision of a project.
* Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative team-player mentality.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Please note all applications must include a cinematic reel of camera work and a credits list of previous creative works to be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar's reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
* NY Base Pay Range
$65,000-$80,000 USD
Artist in Residence Coordinator
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
ABOUT US
New York Edge is New York's leading provider of after-school programs.The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among underserved students by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, character and attitudes for success in life.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Artist in Residence Coordinator will provide support for the educational needs of all Champions After-School Arts Activities, which take place in approximately 130 New York City Public Schools. The activities include all performing and visual art genres. The Artist in Residence Coordinator will take a lead in implementing programs that are designed to help NYE instructors better understand the experiences offered and foster use of curriculum and lessons that can be implemented on site. This program is designed to support teaching artists in the field, be thought partners, offering training and mentorship and create safe spaces for our youth that are inclusive of diversity, equity, culture, creativity and social emotional learning competencies. NYE wants to create holistic learning experiences for all students and provide enrichment opportunities to help them grow as young artists and individuals.
The Artist in Residence Coordinator will also be responsible for project alignment to the overall mission of the art department. Artist in residence will provide a wide spectrum of artistic programs on site which involve collaboration between artists, hosting organizations, institutions, or communities. This will be a space to provide our teaching artists with resources, materials and knowledge to put their work into practice in a more pragmatic way with their students. Resources will come in the way of lessons and curricula that are in pursuit of a specific outcome related to a particular theme. With this holistic approach the AIR Coordinator will act as a direct support along with master teachers or experts in the field. Partnerships with artistic institutions will allow for a well-rounded experience where specialists can give and get professional training and turn-key their knowledge into after school art programs. Specialists should be able to study and teach as a result of this process. This will encourage collaboration with the NYE program, school, community and families to foster a space where interests, goals and creativity can be shared.
The Artist in Residence Coordinator will report to the Director of Art and assist and work with the Art Department staff.
Part Time: 25 Hours per week; $35-$38/hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategizes the basic framework for all NYE Artist in Residence programs
Facilitates for the educational needs of the NYE Arts activities and staff
Maintains a pool of teaching artists and partner organizations for recommendation and placement
Helps design and implement the Curriculum Experiences aligned with NYC and National standards for School Year & Summer Programs
Creates and implements residencies taught, co-taught or outsourced for each season for various sites
Provide our teaching artists with resources, materials and knowledge to increase program quality
Provide support from master teachers or experts in the field, active engagement by students and a deeper rooted understanding of the artistic experience.
Helps coach and mentor artists through dedicated time with arts staff
Initiates and maintains relationships with art organizations and vendors
Offers individual guidance and one-on-one assistance to improve instruction, lesson development, and classroom management to all art specialists by visiting and spending time out in the field.
Take part in specialized projects or committees for the organization as needed
Must pass pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.
Other tasks may be assigned as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BFA in the Arts
Minimum of three to five years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Must have passion for NYE mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development
Candidates who are qualified in more than one activity are preferred
Must have a personal art practice and experience in a variety of art media
Must have knowledge in arts terminology, history and resources
Must have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth in one or more arts genres
Teaching Artist
Artist Job 6 miles from Lyndhurst
NJPAC Teaching Artists are professional artists and educators who teach a variety of arts disciplines in various environments across the state of New Jersey. Our programs are offered virtually, on-site and to schools, community centers and childcare centers throughout New Jersey. All TA's are paid for ongoing training opportunities as well as all meeting and planning time.
NJPAC Teaching Artists are on-call employees. Work fluctuates based on season, sales and TA availability.
Pay Rates:
Facilitation $50-$80/hr
Meetings and Training $28.35/hr
Documentation $13/hr
We are currently prioritizing the following opportunities:
Dance: Musical Theater choreographers, Creative Movement
Creative Movement: use the elements of dance and movement to engage elementary students to support storytelling and literacy development
World Dance: (grades 3rd - 6th) all cultural dance artists welcomed. Lesson planning required.
Hip Hop: Emcee'ing, Beatboxing, DJ'ing, Music Production, Graffiti, Dance
Music: Recorder, Beginning Band
Professional Development Facilitators: All Artistic Disciplines
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Facilitate workshops, residencies, and/or Saturday and summer classes that are developmentally appropriate, focus on the whole student and build social-emotional learning in addition to artistic learning goals
Create curriculum outlines and lesson plans that embody the goals of NJPAC's program(s)
Share curriculum outlines with NJPAC staff, classroom teachers, and school administration
Communicate with NJPAC and school staff regarding all aspects of programming
Participate in paid meetings and training at NJPAC
Travel to and work in all types of schools, on-site programs, and community settings across New Jersey. Some opportunities may be available for virtual options.
Qualifications and Special Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in the arts, education or arts-related field, or equivalent experience
Professional experience in a performing art form and/or as a teaching artist or educator
Experience working with diverse populations and ages
Foundational understanding of healing centered, culturally responsive, anti-racist and/or social-emotional learning
Strong classroom management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills in order to interact with students, classroom teachers, school administrators, and NJPAC staff
Willingness to travel to and teach in various school settings in New Jersey
Willingness to attend meetings, training, and complete paperwork in addition to teaching classes
Reliable transportation
Required background check & fingerprinting clearance
No phone calls please. Candidates selected for audition and interview will receive a verbal or written response including a request for a sample lesson plan. Auditions and interviews are slated to happen in April. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but we will only conduct interviews three times a year in an effort to provide cohort training within the first month of on-boarding. To be considered for the Spring round of recruitment, please submit your application by April 12.
Latin Dance Teaching Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
GENERAL TEACHING ARTIST JOB POST
Partnership with Children (PWC) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering students to reach their full potential and succeed in school, society, and life. We work to provide school-wide critical counseling services, as well as family and community outreach in New York City public schools most impacted by the effects of poverty and trauma. We are one of the city's largest providers of community school programs and school-based mental health services.
PWC merged with the Center for Arts Education (CAE), an organization that has delivered high-quality arts education programs that nurture the development of social and emotional learning in NYC public school students as a core part of their pre-K to 12
th
grade education. PWC's Arts Education programs and approach are rooted in an understanding of the impact of poverty and trauma on children, a steadfast commitment to antiracism, and expertise in children's social-emotional wellbeing. We offer ongoing paid training and professional development for our Teaching Artist staff in healing arts, S.E.L, and culturally sustaining practices.
Position Title: Teaching Artist
Start Date: Hiring on a rolling basis
Location: In-person at partnering schools across the five NYC boroughs
Program & Job Description:
PWC is looking for qualified Teaching Artists to work with students across a variety of programs. An ideal candidate will be experienced in teaching their respective art form and expertise in LATIN DANCE to groups of children in a school setting and is either skilled in a variety of art forms or specializes in one art form or style. An ideal candidate is willing to work with PWC staff and schools' administrations to help determine and design programming that will best fit the needs of the school communities we serve. This listing is not for a specific TA position, but rather for the opportunity to be added to PWC Teaching Artist Database, meaning you'd be on the short list of contacts for relevant opportunities as they arise.
Qualifications:
PWC is seeking motivated, flexible, adaptable, and positive Teaching Artists to join us in facilitating Arts Education programming. The right candidate will:
Have at least 2 years' experience as a Teaching Artist in their respective art form and expertise, ideally in NYC public schools.
Hold a strong understanding of arts integration best practices and strategies.
Focus on the intersection of the arts and Social Emotional Learning/Competencies.
Possess strong collaboration skills with classroom teachers, other teaching artists, social workers, administrators, etc.
Be experienced in lesson planning/creating curriculum for K-12 students.
Requirements:
TA must utilize their artistry and pedagogical knowledge to implement an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to engage, create and reflect.
TA must be fingerprinted by the NYC Department of Education (PETS Certified) and currently eligible for work in NYC public schools.
TA must be willing and available to plan with partner teachers, partner social workers, and/or school staff members, as necessary.
TA must submit all paperwork, such as lesson plans and time sheets, in accordance with program guidelines.
TA must attend and actively participate in all required orientations and Professional Learning workshops, and meetings.
TA must be willing to collaborate with classroom teachers and school administrators.
TA must maintain open communication with Arts Education Department staff.
Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.
Teaching Artist with Passion for Harry Potter (NJ)
Artist Job 7 miles from Lyndhurst
We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:
(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume. (2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.
About Togetherhood
Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.
What You'll Do
You will be matched with opportunities to teach a Harry Potter-themed art class to elementary school students at schools, buildings and communities across New Jersey and New York. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 10 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:
Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
Establish a well-run classroom environment keeps the children engaged with your lesson plan
Create a memorable experience for the children in your class that allows them to creatively express and extend their passion for Harry Potter
Help children understand why the arts are so wonderful and how they've helped shape you as a person
Who You Are
Fun, enthusiastic, experienced art or performing arts instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children (1st-4th grade)
Deep knowledge of and passion for the entire Harry Potter book series
Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
Experience leading your own classes
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Cooperative, supportive, flexible
Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
At least three references
Howard Beach & Far Rockaway -Master Teaching Artists (Minimum 5 years experience)
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Splat Lab is a beloved magical STEAM and Social Studies enrichment program that engages youth in hands-on Anthropology and STEAM activities. We are seeking highly skilled master-level Teaching Artists to complement our roster of educators with mixed experience.
Howard Beach Placement:
Tues/Thurs 2:45-5:20 Elementary School Aged
Fridays: 2:45-4:20 Middle School
Far Rockaway - ideal candidate speaks Spanish
Mon, Tues, Wed, 2:15-4:00
We work with schools and after-school programs in a number of ways. We offer extended day, school day residencies, and camps. We have a distinct curriculum that is differentiated for ages 3K-8th grade but primarily work with 3K-3rd grade.
Your role would be to facilitate our curriculum and make magic in the classroom.
Splat Lab has 4 unique rotating stations that change each class: Main Splat (messy station like ooblek) Splat Create (art station like making dot snakes) Open Splat (open station like giant drawings) and Splat Build (Building/engineering station like cup towers). We have hundreds of stations we mix and match each session that are differentiated for each age group.
Our Anthropology Arts classes are available for after school programs and school pop ups that complement social studies units. Classes start with a drawing activity, a small mini-lesson, and art-making activity where youth can create their own version of an artifact. Popular workshops include Egyptian canopic jars, Chinese dragon robes, and Incan llamas.
We push right into school schedules and set up our unique 4-station model. Our program is designed with youth development principals, Montessori elements, and experiential learning all mixed together. We provide the educators, all materials, and curriculum.
Our stations always include a sensory station (DIY clay, instasnow), a building station (cup towers, building challenge) an open station (giants collaborative scrolls), and a create station (pizza necklaces, dot snakes). It all happens at once and it's a whole vibe.
Master Teaching Artists facilitate our curriculum and modify projects and group management based on the individual needs of each site. For many placements, you will work with a counselor or teacher from the school (not from Splat) and must be comfortable and strong with delegating and utilizing the extra help. Master Teaching Artists must have strong group management and facilitation skills, especially since each assignment will be made up of new students who you are meeting for the first time. We will provide all the materials and logistical support. Master Teaching Artists ensure the workshops are magical, highly professional, and engaging for all students.
We will provide high-quality training for educators to learn the teaching method and curriculum. When Master Teaching Artists are paired with a Splat TA, you will give clear directions for their role in each session. Pairs will debrief and communicate frequently about how to make sure workshops are continually high quality, fun, and smooth.
Position Qualifications: We are looking for Master Teaching Artists who can learn any kind of curriculum and make it fun and intellectually satisfying. We need the type of person who kids can't wait to see, with group management skills to ensure a smooth, fun, and exciting class.
Minimum 5 years as a working teaching artist, specialist, or museum educator working with youth in a leadership role: leading groups in after school, summer camps, museums, or early childhood settings.
BA required, Masters preferred
Must be able to work alone and manage 20 students or delegate non-Splat after-school program staff to assist in leading workshops
For daytime, school-based workshops must be comfortable pushing into a large DOE classroom and managing the room and timing with school teachers
For this position, the applicant must be strong at keeping up with emails, curriculum folders, schedules, and communication with your manager that is virtual.
A dynamic, cool, magnetic personality that will engage all students.
Strong group management skills with the ability to confidently organize and lead transitions, set up structured projects, and create clear rituals and routines.
The ability to direct and collaborate with TAs to keep all students excited and on task.
Experience with strength-based, restorative, positive discipline practices.
Must be fully vaccinated.
Must be over 18.
Master Teaching Artists Background and Training
Anthro: Content knowledge or interest in social studies, history, anthropology or art, and the ability to learn curriculum/content that may be new.
Splat Lab: Strong facilitation and classroom management skills, STEM knowledge a plus
Museum educators, teaching artists or educators with a background in Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia etc. are highly encouraged to apply.
Experience with under-resourced schools and special needs populations will be an advantage for some placements.
Spanish speaking or second language knowledge a plus for many placements
Entrepreneurship and Gaming Graphic Design Teaching Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
Job Description
DreamYard is currently accepting applications for a Graphic Design Teaching Artist for the 2021-2022 school year. We are looking for a passionate, experienced Graphic Designer or Digital Arts TA with a strong interest in social justice and racial equity art education for in school and after school residency opportunities at our Bronx partner schools. TAs must have demonstrated previous experience teaching Visual Art, ideally in NYC public school settings. Additional experience with entrepreneurship, marketing and branding is also a plus!
About DreamYard
DreamYard Project is committed to being an anti-racist organization. We lead with race because we operate in a country founded on the genocide of Indigenous people, the enslavement of African people, and the oppression of countless others. We acknowledge the role this history plays in perpetuating inequity and dominant white culture. We are intentionally building a path toward racial equity by:
Challenging oppression and its intersections
Using art and education as a platform to offer a hopeful vision of the future
Identifying and uplifting the power and cultural assets that exist within our community of educators, artists, dreamers, young people and life-long learners
Encouraging the principles of justice, unity, equity, creativity, and joy
Transforming policies, procedures, practices, and programs (for example: striving for transparency and equity in pay and compensation structures regardless of race, culture, gender, ethnicity, creed, etc)
Understanding our staff, community members and partners are at different levels on the anti-racist continuum and embracing that we all have a place in this work
As a DreamYard employee, we invite you to join us on this journey.
Co-Executive directors Jason Duchin and Tim Lord founded DreamYard in 1994. Over the past quarter century, DreamYard has worked with more than 100 public schools and over 100,000 young people and families.DreamYard has developed a robust educational community in the Bronx - from its in-school partnerships and launch of the DreamYard Preparatory High School to its Out of School Programs at the DreamYard Art Center in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx. Our role is to nurture, resource, encourage, inspire, and sometimes simply remind our community members of the power and endless possibilities that they hold. We do so by encouraging personal stories, acknowledging and working to change oppressive conditions, and fortifying each individual's personal power to transform.
The Position
DreamYard's Teaching Artists are a powerful force in moving our educational system towards racial equity. DreamYard Teaching Artists are highly skilled artists and educators, committed to creating equitable learning spaces through collaborative teaching practices and social justice pedagogy. They report directly to the Program Director and are supported by DreamYard Department Heads and Program Coordinators. They work closely with classroom teachers, school administrators, and teaching artists to positively impact school communities.
In after school programs, Teaching Artists lead two 90-minute session per class, per week from September/October through May/June (depending on residency length and start date.) In school programs involve one 90-minute or 45 minute session per class, per week plus weekly planning sessions with the classroom teacher from September through May, to teach the fundamentals of the art form as well as integrate with other curricular areas.
Qualifications
Expertise in an arts discipline exhibited through an educational degree and/or professional accomplishment (published writing, exhibited artwork, performance experience etc.).
Minimum two years full-time (or the equivalent, e.g. 4 years part time) teaching an arts discipline in a school and/or community-based setting. Teaching experience in NYC public schools preferred.
Bachelor's degree and/or Masters degree in arts discipline or related area.
Department of Education fingerprinting (PETS) will be required (cost partially covered by DreamYard).
Responsibilities
Instruction:
Teaching in-school and/or after schools not to exceed 18 weekly hours of direct instruction and 9 hours of weekly planning meetings withoom teachers;
Providing instruction in the arts (development of skills in arts disciplines consistent with NYC Blueprint) and through the arts (the achievement of academic goals as outlined in a school's curriculum) by:
Teaching and planning for 2-8 in-schools per week and/or possibly as many as 4 after schools per week;
Developing long term project-based unit designs in collaboration with classroom teachers;
Assessing student learning based on learning goals and objectives;
Organizing at least 2 sharings of student work with teaching partners and TA colleagues at the school.
Working in close collaboration with classroom teacher partners to:
Plan lessons and projects during one in person 45-minute planning session per week (and via email and phone as well, when necessary);
Share skills with the teacher to build capacity for arts instruction at the school;
Co-teach lessons in which both TA and teacher partner have clear roles and responsibilities for generating student learning;
Coordinate at least one trip to a NYC cultural institution and/or one guest artist per class with a connection to learning in the classroom.
*A note: After schools are typically not co-taught with classroom teachers but are designed in collaboration with the school administration.
In addition to teaching and planning obligations, DreamYard Teaching Artists are expected to contribute to the life of the DreamYard community and the development of the larger arts education field by:
Documentation:
Complete Curriculum maps and student rosters and document all project plans using DreamYard templates and planning tools;
Collecting portfolios of student work for each class through photos, videos, and class artifacts.
Professional Development:
Participating in DreamYard's annual Teaching Artist retreat; Participating in a total of 40 hours of DreamYard TA professional development;
Actively pursuing individualized professional development through coaching;
Actively contributing to the professional development of the TA staff by sharing expertise and knowledge both formally and informally (e.g. leading a department meeting).
Celebrating DreamYard Students' Accomplishment:
Collaborating with community, school and/or DreamYard staff on identifying and preparing student work for public events including but not limited to: school and regional arts festivals, annual DreamYard showcases (DreamFest ) and DreamYard fundraising events. TAs are expected to participate in one or more of these events a year.
Supporting DreamYard's external communication:
Collaborate when necessary with Development and Administrative staff on gathering information necessary to communicate DreamYard's work to funders and the larger arts and education communities
Competencies
The ideal DreamYard TA is:
Creative. Brings innovation, passion and past experience to create a vibrant learning community.
Collaborative. Flexible and open to ideas and knowledge; proactive, direct and a sensitive communicator.
Mission-driven. Aligned with DY's mission for youth development and school and community reform.
Reflective. Holds high expectations for her or his students' achievement and is thoughtful about the process in which they get there; Holds high expectations for self as instructor, is thoughtful about his or her effectiveness as an educator, and is committed to ongoing improvement.
Professional. Punctual to all DreamYard commitments. Completes tasks within the time allotted and pro-actively communicates challenges that may impact accomplishing duties. Abides by DreamYard and school norms (e.g. dress code).
COVID19 Protocol:
Please note that proof of vaccinations will be required as a DreamYard COVID 19 health and safety protocol.
To Apply
Please submit (1) a resume, (2) a cover letter providing more in-depth information on your
academic and professional experience, and (3) contact information for at least three academic or professional references by October 15, 2021 to the link below:
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About DreamYard
DreamYard offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and generous paid time off. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and with similar positions citywide.
DreamYard is committed to the principles of arts education, educational reform and social justice, and fashions its programs to specifically address the needs of urban communities that are typically underrepresented because of race, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Accordingly, we welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals. Bronx-based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. DreamYard Project, Inc. employs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any or other attributes not related to superior performance.
Teaching Artist - Summer Supported Experimental Film Lab (Neurodivergent Youth)
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reel Works is hiring a Teaching Artist to co-facilitate our Supported Experimental Film Lab. This position supports neurodivergent teens in New York City as they explore storytelling through filmmaking.
Location: This position requires candidates to be based in the New York City Metro area. The physical office is located in Brooklyn, NY.
Reports To: Director of Education
Compensation: Part-time ~10 hours per week; $40 - $50/hr
Estimated Start Date: July 8th, 2025
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
ABOUT REEL WORKS
Reel Works mentors, inspires, and empowers underserved NYC youth to share their stories through filmmaking, creating a springboard for successful careers in media and beyond. Reel Works challenges teens to tell their stories and have their voices heard. Students build literacy, leadership, and self-confidence skills to create productive futures. Reel Works serves 1,000 youth annually from middle school through college and beyond to launch careers in media.
THE SUPPORTED EXPERIMENTAL FILM LAB
Schedule
Summer Session: July 8th - July 31st, Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Overview
The Reel Works Supported Lab is a FREE filmmaking program that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC teens as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Reel Works' mission is to advance diversity and inclusion efforts in our community and create and strengthen an inclusive culture for all people in the media industry.
Teaching Artists will conduct workshops, assist with student projects, and create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The Teaching Artists are responsible for guiding students through the process of making their first experimental short film. They will support students during pre-production, shooting, and post-production. The Teaching Artists will also be responsible for writing lesson plans. This role requires close collaboration with the other co-lead Teaching Artist and the Director of Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lesson Plan Development
Responsible for developing engaging and informative sequential lessons for a specific filmmaking craft.
Create lessons customized to student strengths and ideas to improve their experiences and educational outcomes.
Teaching
Be available to run in-person workshops in Brooklyn, NY.
Co-teach an effective, fun, and engaging in-person workshop.
Provide overall industry and career advice in a positive atmosphere.
Student Support
Use the Reel Works MediaMKRS badging system to track student progress and reward achievements.
Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports the needs of neurodivergent youth.
Collaboration
Work closely with the other co-lead Teaching Artist, Director of Education, and Peer Mentors.
Foster community with Teaching Artists, Students, and Mentors.
Professional Development
Participate in Reel Works' paid Teaching Artist University, which offers ongoing support, resources, and training.
Location
This position requires candidates to be based in the New York City Metro area. The physical office is located in Brooklyn, NY.
Compensation
$55 per hour, commensurate with experience in filmmaking, technical skills, teaching, and youth development.
This temporary part-time position does not include health benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional filmmaker with extensive documentary experience (7+ years).
Experience mentoring or teaching teens or young adults.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro editing software.
Knowledge of youth development principles, strong personal boundaries, and self-awareness.
Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred
Experience working with neurodivergent youth.
Fluency in multiple languages.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and work sample via Reel Works online portal link.
Reel Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and developing an inclusive staff team. BIPOC, people with intersecting identities - LGBTQIA+, women and non-binary people, people living with disabilities and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, the application for all positions at Reel Works includes the option to respond to questions regarding gender, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status (learn more here). This information will not be used as selection criteria in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Self-reporting of personal identifiers is voluntary. While we appreciate your cooperation as we aim to ensure we attract a diverse candidate pool, we respect your right to decide whether to share your personally identifiable information. If you'd rather not share this information, feel free to select "Decline to Answer".
Reel Works is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. For information about when and why we collect personal information on candidates, and how we keep it secure see our .
Lead UI Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
DESIGN What We Do
Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
What You'll Do
Epic is looking for a passionate Lead UI Artist to join our Fortnite team. In this position you will lead and manage a team of UI Artists (1-4) working on major initiatives of Fortnite (E.g., Quests, Passes, or Social Systems). You will use your experience in generating and implementing pixel-perfect UI Art and guide your team to produce well-thought-out features and systems. You and your team will be responsible for generating high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and design systems. You'll be responsible for implementing AAA-quality UI Art into Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), and will work with a multidisciplinary team to ship these features to millions of players around the world.
In this role, you will
Lead UI Art on a product team and inspire, mentor, and manage a team of UI Artists (1-4)
Be accountable for the quality and consistency of UI Art produced on the product team
Work collaboratively with UX Design, Tech Design, and Code to create AAA-quality UI experiences
Actively participate in the creation and implementation of design systems, game menus, iconography, UI materials and shaders, UI animation, and motion design
Contribute to shipping product team features on time and to quality
Flag new and emerging design patterns or systems from the product team to UI Art Directors
Collaborate with the greater UX/UI Department to ensure consistency and quality is maintained across Fortnite as a whole
What we're looking for
7+ years of experience designing and implementing in-game UI; working in agile environments, and on multi-disciplinary teams
2-4 years of experience managing a team of 1-4 people, or equivalent training
You are skilled with Figma, Adobe Suite, or other comparable design software
You have experience implementing AAA-quality UI Art in Unreal Engine or other comparable game engines
Experience with building shaders and materials in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines
Portfolio demonstrating a keen eye for UI Art, Visual Design, Motion Design, and Animation
Experience in creating 3d game assets in software packages like 3ds Max and/or Maya
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
New York City Base Pay Range$158,792—$264,654 USDCalifornia Base Pay Range$139,737—$232,895 USDWashington Base Pay Range$127,034—$211,723 USDABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
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Camera Artist
Artist Job 14 miles from Lyndhurst
At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.
Rockstar Games is seeking a passionate camera artist to join our growing Cutscene team. The Cutscene Camera Artist will collaborate with the team to operate and animate the cinematic cameras. The successful candidate will work with virtual cameras on the motion capture set, as well as meticulously recreate natural camera motion via a 3D animation program. As part of the camera team, it will be your responsibility to iterate on and maintain the cutscene cameras throughout the life of the project.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's NYC headquarters in Downtown Manhattan.
WHAT WE DO
The Cutscene Camera Team uses cameras to visually tell the stories of our games.
We work with motion-captured camera rigs and animated virtual cameras to create camera movements and angles that are grounded in the real world.
We maintain the visual polish of the cutscenes throughout the life of the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take on the role of a “virtual” camera operator.
Work closely with our creative directors to realize their vision through the use of on-set camera work, as well as professional animation and editing software.
Maintaining visual polish of scenes throughout the project's lifetime.
High quality iteration at every step of our pipeline, from previsualization all the way to exporting scenes to game.
QUALIFICATIONS
High-quality camera work on narrative projects.
Strong understanding of composition in film.
A solid understanding of the creative process from conception through post.
Experience keeping things organized when multi-tasking on large projects.
Bachelor's degree in Arts (preferably Animation or Film Production) and/or comparable years professional experience in games/film.
A strong passion for video games, film, and pop culture - especially related to the Rockstar Games brand.
4+ years of experience as a camera operator on set.
SKILLS
Proven ability to produce high quality camera work.
Strong technical understanding of creative software: knowledge of Autodesk's MotionBuilder and/or Maya is a bonus.
Working knowledge of professional editing software, preferably Avid.
Punctuality and dependability.
Flexibility to iterate and conform to the overall creative vision of a project.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative team-player mentality.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note all applications must include a cinematic reel of camera work and a credits list of previous creative works to be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.
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If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
*NY Base Pay Range$65,000—$80,000 USD