Motion Graphics Artist – Vancouver, Canada

Grumo Media is a new interactive media agency looking for an awesome motion graphics designer to help creating world class 1-2 min product commercials.

The candidate must know After Effects inside out and be able to create their own storyboards and illustrations to be used in the commercials.

Please send us a link to jobs@grumomedia.com with your reel, tell us why you are so awesome and show some personality on your introductory email.

You must be able to work with almost no supervision and be ready, eager, and passionate to work hard and have fun.

This is a contract position that may lead to full time.

** Must be a Canadian resident able to work locally in Vancouver. **

Maya Animators and Modelers Needed asap

Hello!

We are looking for experienced Maya animators, modelers, texture artists, and compositors for (3) CG heavy spots.

Please respond with reel/ resume/ rate/ availability to: tita@thefamousgroup.com. Please put VFXtalk.com in the subject line.

Thanks!
Michael Steinmann
Producer
The Famous Group
310-601-1355 x251

Multiple openings in 3D

Rodeo FX is looking for 3D animators, riggers and texture artists and a VFX producer to join our team for feature film projects. Please see details on our website at http://www.rodeofx.com/#/recruting/ or send demo reel at jobs@rodeofx.com .

Senior Matte painter

Rodeo FX is looking for a talented senior Matte Painter/Environment Artist with 5 Years of experience in the film industry. The matte painter will be responsible for creating photo realistic and very stylized backgrounds in 2D or 3D space. A portfolio showcasing strong 2D and 3D skills in achieving photorealistic images is a must. Send demo reel at jobs@rodeofx.com .

Responsibilities and requirements:
· Use animation software (XSI preferred) and painting skills to create hyper-realistic and stylized backgrounds and environments.
· Combine skills in Photoshop and XSI, particularly in modeling, texturing, lighting camera projection techniques to generate 2D or 3D digital environments.
· Organize and manage his work to be able to function in a vfx production pipeline.
· To be able to receive comments and criticisms and communicate well with members of his team.
· Previous experience as a matte painter in a VFX house and/or CG animation house in films.
· Skills in design & photography.
· Extensive knowledge of matte painting techniques; knowledges of 2D and 3D modeling, rendering in 3D software, lighting, motion, etc.
· Advanced knowledge of XSI and Photoshop. Experience with compositing principles is a big plus.

Start date: Immediate.
Type of contract: Full time.
Location: Montreal, Canada.
Salary: Competitive remuneration package depending on experience.

Looking for senior Nuke compositors

Rodeo FX is looking for a senior Nuke compositor to join our team for feature film projects. Send demo reel to jobs@rodeofx.com .

Responsibilities and requirements:
· Achieve simple to complex compositing tasks at all stages of the production process including pre-comps, temp composites, 2D tracking, 2D effects, extractions, selection and integration of elements, and color grading.
· Work with the visual effects supervisors to determine creative and technical approaches.
· Deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.
· Minimum 3-5 years of feature film compositing experience using Nuke and other related softwares (Digital Fusion and/or Shake).
· Ideal candidate has a strong sense of composition, color and design, as well as a thorough understanding of the film and color pipeline.
· Experience working on high level photorealistic films and the ability to create seamless transitions between filmed footage and composited 2D and 3D elements.
· Very strong experience with bluescreen and greenscreen extractions, and mastery at working with 2D as well as 3D elements.
· Self-starter with strong technical experience, strong problem solving skills, a creative flair, and an ability to work independently.

Start date: Immediate.
Type of contract: Full time.
Location: Montreal, Canada.
Salary: Competitive remuneration package depending on experience.

Digital Matte Painter

A vfx studio based in Toronto are currently looking for a Digital Matte Painter.

requirements:

Experience designing and creating 2D paintings, including 2.5-D matte paintings and 3D camera-mapping shots.

Experience in designing and executing 3D environments, as well as 3D matte paintings featuring camera projection setups.

Strong understanding of color, perspective and mood.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php…ob&job_id=1482

closes: 1 Jan 2011

Openings @ Dreamworks Dedicated Unit – Bangalore

Dreamworks Dedicated Unit – Bangalore has Job openings for :

Crowd Artist – Massive

CFX

FX

Lighting

Senior Animators

Production Management

Those interested please email your CV and for Artists please email your Showreel on suchita.suryamurty@technicolor.com🙂

Temp Story Board Artist

A UK based games company has an opening for an experienced Storyboard Artist to work alongside our internal development team on their Harry Potter videogame franchise. The contract starts early Nov 2010 for three months. Candidate must have demonstrable experience in the games industry.
Rates are dependent upon experience and knowledge.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php…ob&job_id=1490

closes: 9 Jan 2011

VFX Generalist (3D & After Effects)

A London based Post-Production house, requires several Generalists for numerous broadcast projects as they approach a busy period.

Projects last from 1 day up to 8 months dependent on requirements.

Candidates should have a skills in 3D Modelling (either Maya or Max) and 2D skills in After Effects,

You should have broadcast experience.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php…ob&job_id=1492

closes: 10 Jan 2011

Production Coordinator – Hollywood, CA

Company: Technicolor
Job Title: Production Coordinator
Location: Hollywood, California
Department: VFX

Overall Purpose and Objective

The Production Coordinator provides support to the production team for Stereoscopic (3D) Conversion projects. Integral in assigning and tracking shot progression, setting up daily review sessions, maintaining shot note history, managing data flow, providing status updates and communicating between facilities and departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Producers, Stereographers and Supervisors, Artist crew and other necessary departments in tasks needed to deliver the project.
  • Setup daily review sessions and responsible for clear and accurate note taking with timely distribution for all shot reviews and related meetings.
  • Responsible for maintaining production database
  • Communicates production updates to assigned artist teams
  • Coordinates transfer of data between facilities
  • Preps and organizes client deliveries and required logs and protocols.
  • Generates and maintains production reports
  • Works with production team to ensure shots are scheduled and delivered on time.

Requirements

  • 3+ years proven production experience at a visual effects facility and/or animation facility.
  • You must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
  • Customer service oriented with the ability to motivate within a team environment
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient computer skills are required using MS Office, Production Management and Asset Tracking systems
  • Strong understanding of VFX Production pipelines is a must.
  • Understanding stereoscopic filmmaking principles a plus.

THE ABOVE ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. RESUMES FROM MORE EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME. COMPENSATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL DEPEND ON EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS.

EOE M/F/D/V

If you are interested in this opening please send your resume to TDP.Recruitment@technicolor.com