Hasta La Motion!

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services
We have a need for a project hire Technical Director specializing in Nuke to join our team in our Mumbi India Location. This is a 3-6 month project hire position.
This position partners with the Visual Effects Supervisor and the production team in order to understand and execute the client and studios vision.
The demands on our TD’s are extremely high. We require lively, enthusiastic, and organized artists who can cope under pressure to work in our busy deadline driven facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Evaluate the compositing needs of a project and develop and execute a strategy for incorporating all or some of these needs within the Prime Focus pipeline
* Work with a production team to determine what is needed for the desired look and performance of a project and incorporate that into new or existing setups
* Write scripts and incorporate them into the pipeline, enabling the artists to efficiently prepare deliverables for the next phase of production

Skills and Education Requirements:

* Requires 4 years minimum experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production
* High level knowledge of Nuke
* Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, C++, perl, etc.) is a plus
* A history of consistent high-end technical execution
* Strong artistic skills, with a good eye for form and motion
* Experience with Unix/Linux operating system
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
* A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
* Interest and ability to mentor artists and programmers
* Ability to cope with the pressure of our busy, deadline driven industry
* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Architectural/Industrial Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for the Technical Director – Nuke – India Position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
We have a need for a project hire Technical Director specializing in Nuke to join our team in our Vancouver Canada Location. Vancouver Residents are a plus.
This position partners with the Visual Effects Supervisor and the production team in order to understand and execute the client and studios vision.
The demands on our TD’s are extremely high. We require lively, enthusiastic, and organized artists who can cope under pressure to work in our busy deadline driven facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:

* Evaluate the compositing needs of a project and develop and execute a strategy for incorporating all or some of these needs within the Prime Focus pipeline
* Work with a production team to determine what is needed for the desired look and performance of a project and incorporate that into new or existing setups
* Write scripts and incorporate them into the pipeline, enabling the artists to efficiently prepare deliverables for the next phase of production

Skills and Education Requirements:

* Requires 4 years minimum experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production
* High level knowledge of Nuke
* Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, C++, perl, etc.) is a plus
* A history of consistent high-end technical execution
* Strong artistic skills, with a good eye for form and motion
* Experience with Unix/Linux operating system
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
* A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
* Interest and ability to mentor artists and programmers
* Ability to cope with the pressure of our busy, deadline driven industry
* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Architectural/Industrial Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for Nuke TD position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

Established in 1991, Animal Logic quickly earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading design, visual effects and animation companies.

Animal Logic attracts highly talented people from all around the globe, who are drawn both by the impressive style and quality of our work and the opportunity to live in Sydney – one of the most beautiful, cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Our facility is situated fifteen minutes from Bondi Beach, (one of over 150 beaches in the Sydney metropolitan area), bordered on two sides by substantial areas of parklands and only ten minutes away from the Central Business district and iconic Sydney Harbour. With its temperate climate and outdoor lifestyle Sydney is both a fantastic place for families and an exciting destination for those who enjoy adventure and a spot of nightlife.

We are looking for Senior Lighting Technical Directors who are available now to work on our current Animated Feature “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” directed by the visionary filmmaker Zack Snyder. The estimated contract length is approximately 14 weeks.

Ideally candidates will have:

4 + years experience in a production environment

Experience in lighting for feature films and/or TVC

Production experience in Maya and Renderman

Experience in MEL, Python and C++

Experience in Shader Writing

Experience compositing with a node-based compositing package

To be successful in these roles, the following is required of all candidates:

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Strong technical and visual skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve

If you are interested in applying for this position then please complete our online application form via our website at http://animallogic.com

Established in 1991, Animal Logic quickly earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading design, visual effects and animation companies.

Animal Logic attracts highly talented people from all around the globe, who are drawn both by the impressive style and quality of our work and the opportunity to live in Sydney – one of the most beautiful, cosmopolitan cities in the world.

Our facility is situated fifteen minutes from Bondi Beach, (one of over 150 beaches in the Sydney metropolitan area), bordered on two sides by substantial areas of parklands and only ten minutes away from the Central Business district and iconic Sydney Harbour. With its temperate climate and outdoor lifestyle Sydney is both a fantastic place for families and an exciting destination for those who enjoy adventure and a spot of nightlife.

We are looking for Senior Effects Technical Directors who are available now to work on the upcoming action fantasy “Sucker Punch”, from visionary filmmaker Zack Snyder. The estimated contract length is 10 – 12 weeks.

Ideal candidates should show experience in: Setting up large scale fire/smoke fluid simulations and hero particle simulation sequences.

The following is required of all candidates:

•3 + years production experience in television commercials, film or animated features.

•Experience in MEL or python scripting.

•Tool development experience.

•Renderman production experience.

•Procedural shading and scripting.

•Previous experience in FX look development in film or animated features.

•Excellent attention to detail, both artistic and technical.

•Proven ability to multi-task, prioritise and problem solve, both individually and as part of your function as a team member.

•Ability to communicate and interact positively in a collaborative group environment.

•A technical education or background will also be considered favourably.

If you are interested in applying for this position then please complete our online application form via our website at http://www.animallogic.com

COMPOSITORS

Dinamo Productions is an expanding 2D & CGI Animation, and Visual Effects company based in South Wales within the UK. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative team members to join us at our new premises for big upcoming projects. If you have the talent, are hard working and dedicated, you could be just the person for us!

The Job

We’re looking for talented Compositors of varying levels who can:

·Seamlessly integrate multiple elements (CG, greenscreen & stock elements, and matte paintings) into live action & CG plates to produce high-quality shots
·Match the colour, grain and exposure of the elements to their plates
·Work closely with the CG department to request extra render passes or fixes to existing passes
·Pick up comps from other compositors and continue their work
·Mentor junior compositors
·Work closely with the Visual Effects Supervisor to deliver shots to their specifications

Contract terms to be agreed according to experience.

Your Experience

·Minimum 2 years industry experience compositing visual effects for TV or Film. Graduates with strong reels will be considered for junior roles
·Excellent knowledge of compositing techniques, including keying (using Keylight or Primatte), integration of CG or greenscreen elements into live action plates, rotoscoping, 2D tracking & stabilisation, time-remapping and colour correction
·Ideally you will be experienced in After Effects and/or Nuke, but we will consider talented compositors experienced in other applications like Fusion or Shake
·A sound understanding of the visual effects pipeline, especially render passes
·Knowledge of TV and film resolutions and aspect ratios
·An excellent eye for detail and a head for problem solving
·Scripting and knowledge of writing expressions a plus
·Maya and 3D tracking knowledge a plus

Applicants Should

·Have a higher education qualification in an art, animation, design or computer related subject
·Be motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to work hard in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
·Be motivated to develop and maintain a strong knowledge in his/her expertise
·Able to take direction and work closely with a small group of people in an open environment
·Able to prioritize tasks and manage their own time effectively
·Have a passion for TV and Film

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants Must:

·Be a UK resident or have a valid current UK work permit
·Be able to work on site at our new premises in Treforest, South Wales

You must confirm both of the above requirements within your application email/letter. If these are not supplied your application may be discounted.

How to Apply

If you’re interested, please email your CV and a link to your online demo reel/portfolio with the subject "Compositors", to jobs@dinamo.co.uk

Alternatively send us a CV and a DVD of your showreel to us at:

Dinamo Productions
Phoenix Buildings
3 Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
United Kingdom
CF10 5EE

Submissions WILL NOT be returned, so please do not send original artwork.