Legend of Arad – Rotoscoping position – Los Angeles or remote

Legend of Arad – Rotoscoping position – Los Angeles or remote
Arad project is looking for Rotoscoping Artist.
Project’s website: http://film.cgtal.com

Arad is a 11 minute film shot on green screen. We have a very exciting team of very talented people that are located in 23 countries. The team includes an Emmy Award winner and several other award winning artists.
The key crew are mainly in Los Angeles.

Please note that this is a volunteer position.

If you are interested, please drop me a line on the website:
http://film.cgtal.com/blog/index.php?disp=msgform&recipient_id=1

Thank you,
Sepehr

Visual Effects Artist (PC console title)

Visual Effects Artist

We are looking for an experienced, professional Visual Effects Artist contractor for our PC console title. This person will work with the art director and animation lead to define the visual benchmarking and production methodology for the creation of computer-generated FX content, as well as design and create digital effects using 3rd party and proprietary tools.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the creation of stunning in-game visual effects. The candidate should exhibit creativity, technical and artistic skills, and understand the constraints and abilities of a PC console game environment.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Work closely with Production, Art, and Development to define creative vision and feasibility
Create real-time effects for PC, RTS games
Ability to work both independently and with other team members within deadline situations
Be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
Review and research games similar to your project
Gather reference material
Follow team’s workflow procedures
Report to Art Director
Follow direction given by the Art Director
Voice your ideas and suggestions to Art Director
Other duties assigned as necessary

Qualifications:
Strong gaming knowledge a must.
Good communication skills including verbal and written skills are required
Must be able to work well within a team environment
Must display a good balance of artistic and technical skills
Must have good organizational skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Must deal with constructive criticism well
Preference to applicants with:
Previous game VFX, Shipped-title, or Film industry experience
Experience using an in game particle editor, such as the unreal particle editor
Working knowledge of 2D art tools, such as Adobe Photoshop
Working knowledge of 3D art tools, preferably Maya

A limited budget to complete this contract work will be available in November/December. This position is also available immediately and on a larger scale as a profit share opportunity, full or part time.

Forward resume and reel to stonesifer@hazardoussoftware.com.

AE Compositing/MoGraph Artist for TV work.

This is a fully paid position. Los Angeles locals only!!!! Please don’t respond if you are out side of Los Angeles, this is not for remote work.

We are seeking an After Effects Artist at Encore Hollywood VFX.

We are primarily a TV House, currently working on 15+ shows.

Job Summary:
After Effect Artist with an emphasis on strong motion graphic skills, compositing experience, and the ability to create stunning visualizations and concept art from scratch.

Job Duties:
• You’ll be doing 5-15 shots/day. From beauty fixes, driving comps, to complex motion graphics work.
• Comfortable working with Clients, Directors and Producers to complete graphics or comps.
• Creative individual with design skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

Job Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years experience using Adobe After Effects as a compositing tool.
• Knowledge of Motion Graphic Design essential.
• Mid to advanced level of knowledge of green screen compositing.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Mocha a plus.
• Familiarity with television VFX a huge plus
• Ability to draw, storyboard, and/or create pre-viz art a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and/or Fusion a plus.

Contact sfleet@encorehollywood.com

VFX Artist/Editor for Trailer

I recently completed production on a green screen web series and am looking for an editor/VFX artist to finish the trailer.

The trailer is 10-20 shots and 60-90 seconds in length and I would prefer for it to be completed in NUKE.

If you are interested, please send your rate and a sample of your work to savepointvfx@gmail.com. If either of these are not clearly visible, you will not be considered.

Thank you very much and I look forward to working with you.

Matchover/Layout Artist

A studio based in Toronto, Canada is currently looking for a Matchover/Layout Artist to recreate the sets, objects and camera motion of a shot in a 3D software environment to match the live-action background plate images.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Create sets, proxy props and other models based on supplied set data and/or other available survey information.
– Include proof of scale in virtual layout setup.
– Set up virtual camera from data sheets and track camera motion.
– Matchmove objects/characters to match the action in the live action plates.
– Render track / matchmove over supplied plates for approval.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1439

closes: 6 Nov 2010

Senior Lighting and Rendering Artist

This London/Soho based company is a world-leading VFX company for the advertising, music and entertainment industries.

They are currently creating an animation of a realistic CG creature. They require a Senior Lighting and Rendering Artist who works in Maya and Mental Ray. In fitting with the project brief you should ideally have experience of lighting and rendering photorealistic creatures.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=821

closes: 7 Nov 2010

Intelligent Creatures – 3D Generalists

Intelligent Creatures is currently seeking experienced 3D Generalists for a 6-8 week project starting mid/end of September.

The position requires creative vision to support the projects of Intelligent Creatures as well as hands on production skills.

Produce 3D elements and complete final shots to a very high standard for various applications that may involve some or all of the following disciplines; modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, tracking, animating, scripting, rendering. Will have a thorough knowledge and ability to use the tools that produce Digital Animation; i.e. Maya, Houdini, etc, and be able to take direction from Visual Effects Supervisor, Producer and Team-Lead.

You will have artistic flexibility, versatility, ability to match and/or adapt 3D elements to suit a range of production designs, along with the following:

– Creative problem solving.
– Driven by the desire to do innovative, high quality work.
– Must have good understanding of both technical and creative aspect of projects.
– Firm commitment to meeting deadlines.
– Use and maintain approved file structure and accepted internal workflows.
– Strong design, composition and colour skills.
– Ability to work and finish tasks unsupervised, as well as in a team setting.
– Ability to complete 3D projects according to the expectations and budgets implemented by Intelligent Creatures.
– Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals
– Skill, knowledge and understanding of visual effects, production and implementation.

Please e-mail jobs@intelligentcreatures.com with your resumé, demo reel with breakdowns, and availability with subject line "3D Generalist".

We thank all candidates in advance for applying but only those selected will be contacted for an interview

Preference will be given to Ontario Residents.

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

Intelligent Creatures – Nuke Compositors

Intelligent Creatures is currently seeking experienced Nuke Compositors for a 6-8 week project starting mid/end of September.

The position requires creative vision to support the projects of Intelligent Creatures as well as hands on production skills.

Responsibilities:
– Produce 2D elements and complete final shots to a very high end standard for various applications that may involve some or all of the following disciplines; paint, rotoscope, design, tracking, compositing.
– Take direction from Visual Effects Supervisor, Producers and 2d Supervisor.
– Firm commitment to meeting deadlines.
– Use and maintain approved file structure and accepted internal workflows.
– Able to work and finish tasks unsupervised, as well as in a team setting.
– Able to complete 2D projects according to the expectations and budgets implemented by Intelligent Creatures.

Qualifications
– Thorough knowledge and ability to use Nuke
– Artistic flexibility, versatility, ability to match and/or adapt 2D techniques to suit a range of production designs.
– Creative problem solving.
– Desire to do innovative, high quality work.
– Good understanding of both technical and creative aspect of projects.
– Strong design, composition and colour skills.
– Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
– Skill, knowledge and understanding of visual effects, production and implementation

Please e-mail jobs@intelligentcreatures.com with your resumé, demo reel with breakdowns, and availability with subject line "Nuke Compositor".

We thank all candidates in advance for applying but only those selected will be contacted for an interview

Preference will be given to Ontario Residents.

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

Shake Compositors

A London based studio is currently looking for Experience Shake Compositors required for 4 weeks based in a central location.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1425

closes: 7 Nov 2010

3D Artists wanted, Enviromental, Character Artists, and Animators.

Taitalé Studios, a company based in Costa Rica, is looking for CG Character and Environment artists, as well as skilled Character Animators for a new MMO RTS title to be released in Q1 2011.

These are all paid positions, with the possibility of long term work.

Remote work is acceptable.

Please e-mail Resume, and Portfolio corresponding to the position you are applying to alexis (at) taitale (dot) com.