Hasta La Motion!

OOOii is currently seeking a talented Texture Artist. This artist will be actively involved in generating high quality models for top Hollywood IP. This person should be experienced in creating textures with a high level of detail and high level of accuracy in respect to the reference art.

To apply to the following position, please submit your resume, link to your online website/portfolio and salary requirements to:
Andy Cheren | Director of Staffing
Email: andy.cheren@ooo-ii.com

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE

Responsibilities

• Generate photo-real textures from original art or photography
• Work with other artists and programmers to generate textures for advanced materials
• Adapt to various art styles
• Tackle unfamiliar problems through research and experimentation
• Must be responsive to pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be available to work on-site with core team during company core hours

Experience

• 2+ Feature Films / Games
• 5+ years experience with Photoshop
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
• A strong understanding of UV layout and texturing for games
• Solid understanding of game or movie creation processes & dependencies

Preferred Skills

• Excellent understanding of normal, specular, diffuse, AO, detail, transmission, displacement, and alpha maps required
• Understanding of animated sequenced texture maps
• Good understanding of color composition, especially when targeting modern display devices
• Ability to UV map a plus
• Ability to self manage time and give realistic estimates for project completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to contribute to the creative process as well as take direction from creative directors and leads

OOOii is currently seeking a talented 3D Character Artist. This artist will be actively involved in generating high quality models for top Hollywood IP. This person should be experienced in creating characters with a high level of detail and high level of accuracy in respect to the reference art. The artist should also be deeply familiar with building models that can easily be rigged for animation.

To apply to the following position, please submit your resume, link to your online website/portfolio and salary requirements to:

Andy Cheren | Director of Staffing
Email: andy.cheren@ooo-ii.com

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE

Demo Requirement

• Must provide a demo portfolio with a detailed shot breakdown – please include the following:
• 360 Turntable of models without texture lit
• Wireframe versions
• Time of completion per model or asset

Responsibilities

• Create 3d characters based on Hollywood film reference material
• Must be able to create a wide variety of characters at photo-realistic detail from futuristic robots and monsters to real life people.
• Modify and/or simplify VFX source assets for optimized rendering
• Work with animators to bring life to the character.
• Tackle unfamiliar problems through research and experimentation
• Must be responsive to pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be available to work on-site with core team during company core hours

Experience

• Prior shipped or completed experience in the Feature Film or Video Game Industry
• 5+ years experience with Maya, Photoshop
• 2+ years experience with Z-Brush/Mudbox
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands
• Solid understanding of game or movie creation processes & dependencies

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of anatomy
• Solid foundation for designing expressive characters
• Attention to detail in organization of model
• Ability to model with good practices with an ability to use or not use certain Maya feature sets
• Careful modeling style to create watertight meshes
• Ability to provide a fully UV mapped final asset

We currently have an opening for a full time VFX Supervisor/VFX artist for a TV series commencing on/around Jan 14th 2011 and running through to mid-August. In this position you will act on our behalf as the hands-on go to person on set for all on set VFX work. You will also be required to complete VFX shots during times where on set VFX supervision is not required.

You must have excellent production communication and liaison skills between the main production players and our team.

As a highly organized and energetic problem solver you love constructing and updating VFX breakdowns, constantly being part of the on-set VFX consultation/coordination and will have a solid understanding of the VFX production workflow requirements to keep our team within budget and schedule.

Requirements:
• At least 3 years in either a VFX Supervisor and/or Lead VFX Generalist/Artist on various productions.
• An undergraduate degree in computer science or related field an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of all major VFX software programs
• Strong and clear communication and management skills – both written and verbal.
• A proven sense of both artistic and technical abilities

Duties:
• Attend and participate in both series producer and vfx team production meetings as required.
• Create VFX breakdowns for each script to determine maximum VFX shot list allowance with production.
• Consult with production to determine VFX resource requirements.
• Work closely with all departments to provide on set technical direction to ensure VFX sequence shots are set up, as well as to obtain asset and element creation.
• Work closely with lead VFX Artist to setup an specific element requirements for any given sequence in an episode.
• Assist pipeline and systems departments to test and implement new VFX tools and develop new methodologies for the series.
To apply, please submit a cover letter/resume and weekly salary requirements with a link to your online website/portfolio to:

institutionjobs@gmail.com

Due to the number of anticipated responses, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.
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– Modeling/Texturing Artists
(focusing on hard surface modeling and texturing)

Luma Pictures is looking for Model/Texture Artists

LUMA PICTURES, located in Venice Beach, CA. is looking for the best Character and Hard Surface Model/Texture artists out there to add to our talented team for a number of high profile upcoming projects. Luma attracts some of the best in the business and many talented Artists who have worked with us on a project basis have made Luma their home. We pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with plenty of room to stretch your wings and be your best.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• polygonal modeling of creatures, props and environments from photo reference
• optimization of UV’s for maximum efficiency
• developing multilayered photo-real textures for use in multipass rendering.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Artist must be well versed with Maya and Z-Brush skills are a plus
• Artist must have an understanding of pipeline based productions and multi-pass rendering methods
• Artist must submit show reel demonstrating their ability to model and texture photo-real creatures, characters, props or environments
• Artists must be able to take direction and work in a team focused environment, good communication skills are a must
• Relocation assistance may be available subject to negotiation

SUBMISSIONS: If you think you fit the bill and want a quick response, email your resume, a link to your online reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to jobs10@luma-pictures.com. Please make the email subject "ATTN: Recruiting – Model/Texture Artist" . Do not attach images or movie files to your email because they will get filtered out. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:

ATTN: Recruiting – Model/Texture Artist
Luma Pictures
248 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.
www.luma-pictures.com

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