3D Animation Supervisor needed in Burbank, CALIF.

Warner Bros. Animation seeks a 3D Animation Supervisor:
Must be able to animate characters (human and alien) for an action adventure show and that they must understand serious, subtle acting as well as exaggerated cartoony acting and timing.. Give and take direction through notes, mark ups, or videos.. Must have 2-4 years previous experience as an Animation Supervisor and must have Production Animation experience.

Position is On-Site, must have the right to work in the U.S. We are not relocating employees at this time.

Please email detailed resume, shot list and link to online reel to marci.gray@warnerbros.com by 6/15/10.

JOB FUNCTIONS
1.Read storyboards and understand timing.
2.Review work from overseas (effective, positive and articulate communication skills a must).
3.Give Direction in form of notes or video pitches
4.Must work closely with Producers or Visual Development.
5.Working to clear and defined milestones within a project and strict time constraints
6.Lead team of Modelers.

Knowledge/Skills
·Strong working knowledge of Maya and Photoshop
·Strong acting skills that could be translated to the CG character.
·Must have an understanding Hand keying character animation.
·The ability to create motion for creatures, weapons, and vehicles
·Create stylized movement
·Understand Character rigs and how they affect the character.
·Production Animation experience
·Experienced at troubleshooting technical problems and creating solutions
·Optimization
·2D painting skills for markups

3D Lighting TD lead

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 7000 freelancers around the world.
For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

Our client is one of the most high-end post facilities in Istanbul, Turkey and we are now recruting a Senior Lighting and Shading TD ( Maya ) for our client.The right candidate should have extensive experience and have no problems leading a team of juniors. You will be expected to be working on designing the pipeline, and you will be responsible for the ”look” of the projects. If you have experience in stereoscopic projects that will be considered a great advantage.
This position is a long term contract ( 1 year)/ permanent position with great benefits.Starting date, July, but the client will be flexible for the right candidate.

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 3 at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "3D TD – Turkey" 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

Senior 3D Generalist

A London based studio is currently looking for a Senior 3D Generalist to join this ambitious company. You will bring with you production experience and the ability to lead projects from start to finish. Strong planning and management of teams is important and client-facing experience is a plus. You will have experience in a wide range of skills, techniques and software knowledge.

Responsibilities to include:

•Independently manage and oversee CGI jobs from initial quotation stage through to completion, including client liaison, briefing, scheduling and team management.
•Modelling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing.
•Managing and checking CGI operator’s work and maintaining quality, give clear and concise briefs and always be willing to offer advice and support.
•Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=500

closes: 20 Jul 2010

Senior 3D Character Animator Required

New London Studio, Animagine, requires a senior 3D character animator for long term contract beginning July 1st 2010.

You must be at the top of your field, ideally you will have experience working on big budget features as a character animator, even better if you have been the lead artisit.

Typically, you will have had experience at a large house such as The Mill, MPC, Framestore, ILM, Weta, Pixar etc. You will also have experience working in high end commercials. Experience of animating photorealistic characters would be a definite advantage.

As well as being a dedicated 3D character animator you will also have a comprehensive knowledge of other disciplines such as modelling, rigging and to a lesser extent texturing, lighting and rendering.

This job would suit someone looking to work in a more creative role within a small team of very talented 3D artists since we actively encourage a collaborative spirit within the team.

Animators with directoral experience would be an added bonus.

Please e mail andybrass@hotmail.co.uk with a current showreel and cv.

Interviews to begin the week beginning Tuesday 2nd June

Flame artist (TVC project)

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 7000 freelancers around the world. For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

Our client is a premier posthouse in Stockholm, Sweden
They are looking for a senior Flame operator for work with a international awardwinning TVC director. High end work and you must kick ass in the suite, job is scheduled to 29/6 – 6/7. Client will provide airlinetickets and hotel/apartment during the project, EC citizens prefered. Daily fee: 700 EUR, online showreel is a must.

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 May 31 at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Flame-STHLM" 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

Studios in NYC that use After Effects for VFX (Not Motion Graphics)

Hello,

I am looking for work in the NYC area, and am curious in vfx studios (not motion graphic ones) that use AE for visual effects. I know flame and other software is used alot in studios, but I am hearing that After Effects is as well! A list/ any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Thankyou,
Mike

Motion Graphics Production Assistant Needed

Based in Los Angeles, CA

Job description
Motion graphics generalist to assist in production, pre-production and office management.

Cinevative is a small firm with a national client base that specializes in motion graphics and visual effects based spots for the live entertainment industry.

We are seeking a unique, efficient individual that thrives in a small creative atmosphere and is an organized, driven, multi-tasker.

This person should be equally motivated by motion graphics production work as they are with pre-production and office management tasks. There is room for advancement in this growing company.

This position consists heavily on motion graphics/post production work, office admin/assistant work and some pre-production.

Responsibilities include motion design assisting, rotoscoping, masking, image correction, digital asset management, 3D model management, video capture/encoding, scheduling, invoicing, mailings, shipping/receiving, office management, pre-production, research, deliverables creation.

Requirements
Mac proficient

Knowledge of
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Photoshop
Illustrator

Familiarity with the following is a plus
Cinema 4D
Flash
DVD Studio Pro
Quickbooks
Daylite

To be considered for this position, you must submit a completed application for employment Download application here:

http://files.cinevative.com/Jobs/Cin…pplication.pdf

Send along with a resume and link to reel to jobs@cinevative.com

Salary based on experience.

VFX Assistant

VFX assistant required for Post Production house in Soho. Ideally with knowledge of Smoke and Flames along with general encoding practices.

1 Month freelance work available. Please email tom@frame-25.co.uk

3D GENERALIST LEAD

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 7000 freelancers around the world. For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com

For one of the most succesful post facilities in Turkey we are recruiting a Senior 3D Generalist to take the clients work to yet another level. The person we are looking for must be highly skilled in order to be able to supervise the team and we expect a great track record. Of course you will have to be willing to relocate to one of the world’s most vibrant cities. We are especially looking for candidates that are good at and enjoy the communication that takes place with the client. In other words, we hope for somebody with amazing social skills!

The contract is for a minimum of six months, but one year is preferred.
The employer will offer you an apartment close to the office as well as return airfare.
Gig starts : asap (please write when you are available when you apply)

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.com before May 30 at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "Generalist-Turkey" 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

INFERNO ARTIST

UtopiaPeople is a freelance agency for postproduction and production specialists, we represent 7000 freelancers around the world.
For more information about us please visit www.utopiapeople.com


For one of the most succesful post facilities in Turkey we are recruiting a Senior VFX Inferno Artist to take the facility’s work to yet another level. The person we are looking for must be highly skilled with a great track record and willing to relocate to one of the world’s most vibrant cities. We are especially looking for candidates that are good at and enjoy the communication that takes place with the client. In other words, we hope for somebody with amazing social skills!

The contract is for a minimum of six months, but one year is preferred.
The employer will offer you an apartment close to the office as well as return airfare.
Gig starts : asap (please write when you are available when you apply)

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.com Before June 1 at 12:00 CET (the sooner we can get your application the better), marking your email with "VFX Turkey" 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