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Data Visualization Scientist

Attensity Media

Job Description

We are looking for a creative, driven individual who enjoys creating data-driven animations.  We provide world-class analysis and monitoring of topics in social media for entertainment, sports, and news.  

We want you to help take the data from our social media analysis tools and bring it to life in compelling, entertaining, and informative ways through 2D and 3D animation.  

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience working in 2D/3D computer animation
  • Proficient in OpenGL or high level libraries for animating and rendering 3D scenes
  • Interested in big data, data visualization, social media, motion graphics
  • Proficient in at least one programming language:  Java, Python, C++ or similar

Desired Skills / Extras

  • Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Math, Statistics or similar
  • Any experience with big data, data mining, statistical learning, etc.
  • Proficient with Hadoop
  • Proficient with social media APIs (twitter, instagram, tumblr, etc)
  • Experience with HTML5, Javascript, and webGL for animation
  • Any experience with data-driven animation
  • Proficient with Maya or similar animation tool
  • Experience with broadcast platforms such as Chyron or Xpression

 

Interested in this position?
Job Location
Santa Monica, CA
Additional Job Details
Employment Type:
Full Time

Salary range:
$75,000 and up