Hasta La Motion!

We are accepting applications for:

Experienced Massive Effects TD

Software utilized include:

Maya

Knowledge of 3D max fume fx would be an asset.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 3 years PHOTO REAL CG feature film experience. Employment is to commence as soon as possible . This is a full time position

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:

toronto-resume@spinpro.com

Demo reels should include a shot breakdown that indicates exactly what aspects of the shots that were your responsibility. If you are submitting by mail, please send info and DVD to:

Spin VFX Toronto
620 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M5V 1M6

www.spinpro.com

Preference will be given to Canadian residents.

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

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Reporting to the General Manager, the VFX Supervisor will be responsible for the overall creative and technical execution of VFX work on any given project.

Job duties and responsibilities:

· Consults with the VFX team for overall creative production and processes, design and integration
· Is the main creative contact with the client (directors, art directors)
· Supervises on-set and in-house
· Prepares creative pitch material
· Works with TD to determine project pipeline
· Works with VFX Producers and VFX Production Managers to assign tasks to artists
· Assesses artists skill levels and provides VFX Manager with talent updates
· Evaluates and integrates new software as required
· Troubleshoots and provides solutions as needed during the entire production process
· Reviewing and approving all elements at each stage of development.
· Working with department heads on resource allocation to ensure an accurate production schedule/ budget is setup and maintained
· Continually improve creative and technical capabilities of team by mentoring and training
· Responsible for the performance appraisal of his team
· Other duties as required

Required Skills / Experience:

· Minimum 5 years experience within the Visual Effects industry
· Comprehensive understanding of both compositing and 3D animation principles
· Comprehensive understanding of current compositing and 3D animation systems and softwares
· Excellent creative and technical communication skills
· Strong on-set experience
· Deep understanding of the film production process and state of the art VFX processes and procedures
· Proven leadership skills
· Design or Fine Arts degree
· Superb diplomacy and professionalism on-set
· Design or Fine Arts degree

Subject line MUST be: Compositor – <Your Name>
eg: "Compositor – John Smith"

Flora.han@technicolor.com or technicolorbjhr@technicolor.com

www.technicolorbeijing.com

In an effort to expedite the delivery of demo reels, we are also accepting quicktimes and URL links. Please ensure web links point directly to your reel or it is easily accessible.We can also provide a location to upload your reel if required.

Please, No phone calls!!

MPC are looking to hire artists in all disciplines and would love to hear from you. Areas of particular interest are:

• Animation
• Modelling
• Rigging
• Texturing
• Matte Painting
• Environments
• Lighting
• Compositing

We would particularly love to hear from you if you are Canadian resident or national but anyone of any background is welcome to apply.

Details:

• Start Date: October/November 2010
• Duration: 4 – 12 weeks dependent on role
  
• Location: Vancouver, Canada

If working for MPC Vancouver sounds of interest then please get in touch, sending a copy of your reel and resume to: vancouver-jobs@moving-picture.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

A Hollywood-based leader in premium 3D and stereoscopic VFX for feature films is looking for experienced compositors and TDs for several high profile projects. We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

The company is renowned in the industry as an artist-friendly studio with an only slightly dysfunctional family atmosphere. We also understand the "freshness" of the emerging stereoscopic effects market and are willing to invest in training our employees to be world-class stereo compositors and animators.

Nuke competency is a strong plus in our desired skillset, though individuals highly skilled in other compositing systems will be considered. Candidates skilled in 3D matchmoving, 3D modeling or character animation are also of interest.

Specialized training will commence in October (with the possibility of after hours training for those still working existing contracts). Short and long-term contracts available based on skill and experience.

Please send resumé and applicable external reference links (e.g. IMDB) to vfxtalk@stereoscopicvfx.com

The following positions are available:

Compositing TDs

Essential Skills
• Solid knowledge of Nuke’s Python implementation
• Setting up custom UI elements and macros.
• Basic pipeline integration with other software

Desirable Skills
• Creation of OSC controls within Nuke and its 3D environment
• Ability to script (and link with Nuke) Maya and/or 3D Studio Max.
• Ability to work with tracking data and link to import/export pipeline
• C++ or C experience, knowledge of Nuke NDK
• Knowledge of motion capture systems

A Hollywood-based leader in premium 3D and stereoscopic VFX for feature films is looking for experienced compositors and TDs for several high profile projects. We’re looking for artists who are not only great at their craft, but are also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring other artists.

The company is renowned in the industry as an artist-friendly studio with an only slightly dysfunctional family atmosphere. We also understand the "freshness" of the emerging stereoscopic effects market and are willing to invest in training our employees to be world-class stereo compositors and animators.

Nuke competency is a strong plus in our desired skillset, though individuals skilled in other packages will be considered. Candidates skilled in 3D matchmoving, 3D modeling or character animation are also of interest.

Specialized training will commence in October (with the possibility of after hours training for those still working existing contracts). Short and long-term contracts available based on skill and experience.

Please send resumé and applicable external reference links (e.g. IMDB) to vfxtalk@stereoscopicvfx.com

The following positions are available:

Entry Level Compositors and Illustrators

Essential Skills
• Strong knowledge of rotoscoping workflow with an efficient grasp of keyframing spline outline curves over time
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ambition to participate in the fast-moving Hollywood VFX industry.

Desirable Skills
• Solid grounding in 3D modeling and/or animation