Hasta La Motion!

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story telling. Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, have achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.

We invite you to visit our website at www.mrxfx.com.

We are currently looking for a senior 3D Animator.

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to realistically bring characters / objects to life, as well as clearly communicate specific ideas through motion,
• Engaging at every stage of production including pre-visualization of complicated sequences with a minimum of supervision,
• Maintaining or exceeding a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work,
• Interacting with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to achieve refined motion that far exceeds client and audience expectations.

Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate in classical animation, film, or related field, or equivalent production animation experience,
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change while exercising attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment,
• Expert knowledge of Maya, animation principles, film production and compositional design,
• 5+ years experience a must.

All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Sr. 3D Animator". Please include the address of your web portfolio in your cover letter and/or resume or send a DVD of your demo reel to:

Attn: Recruiting/Sr. 3D Animator
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Double Negative is a full-service VFX facility capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D department is constantly developing ground-breaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.

Key Purpose of the Job:

Double Negative is looking for a Shotgun developer.

You will

• Develop production management systems including shotgun.
• Work alongside Senior Programmers.
• Interface with teams of designers.
• Communicate and work well in a close-knit team environment to create exceptional work.

You will need to have

• Direct experience using shotgun.
• Previous experience with large-scale post-production pipelines.
• An excellent understanding of programming languages/techniques.
• A pragmatic approach to solving programming/production issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will need to be

• Smart, driven and adaptable.
• Team oriented.

• Confident in approach to getting things done.
• Passionate about film.
• Excited to tackle new and varied challenges.

Please send a CV and covering letter to Hannah Acock at jobs@dneg.com if you are interested in this role.

Required Skills:
Significant animation production experience using MotionBuilder with expert knowledge of all features
Experience with facial and biped character rigging using MotionBuilder
Strong English language verbal skills
Very friendly, patient, and able to explain an idea multiple ways

Additional Desired Skills:
MotionBuilder Python or OpenReality programming experience
Experience using MotionBuilder with motion capture data
Modeling, texturing, rigging, or animation experience using Maya, 3D
Studio Max, or Softimage
Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities include:
Demonstrating how to use MotionBuilder and our motion capture system
Answering attendee questions and offering individualized help with MotionBuilder
Interacting with attendees and encouraging them to try using the motion capture system and MotionBuilder workstations
Modeling, rigging, or texturing characters or environments depending on additional skills

This is a temporary position, 2-3 weeks, that requires travel to Los Angeles and New York City.
If you are interested in this position, please respond to this posting by E-mailing your resume and a link to your demo reel (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) to creative.organicmotion@gmail.com.

Our client will assist you with living arrangements and take the cost of that into consideration when offering you the exact salary. Starting date can be flexible, but around September 2010 (long term contract), Salary: TBA.

To apply:
You must be registered as a freelancer on www.utopiapeople.com (register free at http://www.utopiapeople.com/forms/registration.php ) If you are interested please email job@utopiapeople.before June 19th at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Post supervisor-Malaysia" please write any information that you want to pass on to client in that email.

We will notify you if you are short listed. Only applications with webreels will be considered

Fulltime contract Position, Central London

We are currently looking for 3D Max Artists. These positions will provide an opportunity to bring your skills to the team on exciting print, interactive and broadcast projects. Being part of this ambitious company will allow you to work on live projects in a team environment. You will be required to manage projects on your own, reporting to supervisor staff.

Responsibilities to include:

• 3D modelling, texturing and UVing, lighting, rendering
• Particle FX
• MaxScript a plus
• Rendering in a production environment

Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of Max
• Good knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray
• An interest in Photorealism is essential
• Experience in broadcast and print media
• Applicants must have at least 2/3 years industry experience
• An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and real world realism
• Experience with node based compositing packages a plus (Digital Fusion, Shake)
• Must be a keen 3D artist, up to date with this fast changing industry

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment, then this is the role for you!

Please email your CV, showreel / examples of work and full contact details to: info@taylorjames.com

Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work-permission sponsorship.