Hasta La Motion!

Recent feature credits for Method include; “Tree of Life”, “Captain America”, “Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, “Let Me In”, “Fast Five”, “Life as we Know it” and “Gulliver’s Travel”.

Reporting to the VP of Technology for the Method Studios group, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily supervision of the technology teams.

The technology teams are responsible for a number of areas including:

· technical operations including resource planning and monitoring, render wrangling and data IO
· facility software development
· pipeline software development

Duties and Responsibilities

· work with production and show supervisors to understand the operational and development priorities of current and upcoming shows
· in collaboration with your leads, develop plans to ensure the shows have the tools and coverage they need; communicate status and progress on a weekly basis
· work with the VP of Technology to understand the longer term development goals of the group and participate in the distributed development efforts to achieve those goals

Experience

· must have experience in media production of some sort: VFX features or commercials, game development or similar
· must have a solid understanding of the operational processes of a VFX features and/or commercials facility
· must have an understanding and appreciation of pipeline tools and enabling technologies; however, your real strengths will be in your project management, reporting and communication skills
· experience managing or working closely with software developers, perhaps in a commercial environment using an iterative, agile methodology, a strong advantage

Personal Skills

· succinct written and verbal communication
· adaptable and flexible; able to adjust and reprioritize in a fast paced and dynamic environment
· ability to balance many conflicting requirements under pressure; see the way through the trees and communicate that path to your clients
· strong attention to detail
· a clear head under pressure

Resumes can be sent to: recruiting@methodstudios.com

We currently have an opening for a Sr. Art Director. This is a full-time position paired with a full benefits package including: medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible spending plans, and paid time off.

Please refer to the job description below for further details. Instructions on how to apply for this job are provided at the bottom of this posting.

SR. ART DIRECTOR

The Sr. Art Director is primarily responsible for helping to define and maintain Tippett’s high look standards on any given production. This is a leadership role that partners closely with the VFX Supervisor to ensure that the show is moving along in the creative direction as approved by the director. This position assists with overseeing Paint Leads, Model Leads, TD Leads, and their crew.

Essential Functions:
The below list describes the essential functions of this role, but other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

· Partners with the Producer and VFX Supervisor to establish goals/expectations for the deliverables of a show, and oversees the process to ensure that those goals are met.
· Oversees and/or creates concept/design images for director approval.
· Generates key art and provides good reference.
· Clearly communicates to the rest of the crew the main concepts illustrated in the key art or reference, and oversees the work to ensure that it is not deviating from original concepts.
· Provides suggestions and recommendations regarding the hiring, advancement, work assignments, and performance quality of the artists in the Art Department.
· Acts as a bridge or point-person for look issues in order to provide a certain amount of consistency and reliability across the art department, as well as others, as needed.
· Partners with the VFX Supervisor and Producer to ensure that crew’s needs are adequately represented while achieving the goals of the show.
· Helps determine the best solution to any given look problem and clearly articulates the proper course of action to all affected departments.
· Knows when the look has reached the standard of quality needed for an image and can determine when work is final or is in need of more work.
· Partners with the VFX Supervisor in overseeing the work being accomplished: acts as a second set of eyes for the supervisor.
· Works with Leads to assess and advocate for tools and processes that aid
in look development.
· Provides notes in dailies per prior arrangements with VFX Supervisor.
· Conducts rounds to ensure that artists are aware of and understand the look notes as well as communicate timely feedback on their work.
· Monitors the crew morale, and keeps the producers and managers aware of problems with burnout/frustration.
· Helps facilitate art department-related dailies by keeping the shots moving along but allowing leads to provide input; arbitrates when conflicts arise; finals shots or provides clear direction if changes are needed.
· Creates model and paint job detail lists with VFX Supervisor, Producer and Leads.
· Assists managers with casting determinations on an as-needed basis to help ensure that talent is best matched to the work.
· Helps keep the crew focused on the big picture, and ensures that the show moves along when focus gets too narrow, or when artists are hung up on technique issues.
· Assists with hiring for positions in the Art Department.
· Provides time estimates for show bidding.
· Helps select and provide marketing materials.

Qualifications, knowledge, and skills:

· Minimum 4 years in VFX industry, with 2 of those years in a leadership capacity.
· Exceptional illustration, painting, and/or sculpting skills.
· Strong understanding of VFX production and show-specific goals.
· Exceptional leadership skills; must be able to guide/influence others at all levels within an organization.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
· Strong knowledge of the VFX pipelines and work flows.
· Degree or formal training in fine art, illustration, or sculpture strongly preferred.
· Strong knowledge of Mari a plus!


To apply for this job, please submit your resume, cover letter, and reel (or link to your reel) to: jobs-srad@tippett.com.

Due to the high volume of interest in our postings, we are unable to respond to inquiries about application status or job openings.

One Lens Media is a commercial and brand video production company. Our team consists of Sundance-selected filmmakers and advertising veterans.

We are looking for a skilled Visual Effects Artist. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with award-winning filmmakers at a growing company.

The perfect candidate is a flexible team player who brings a fresh perspective to the world of online video marketing, and is willing to give and receive creative input. We are looking for someone whose reel demonstrates not only their experience with VFX software, but also the originality and passion they bring to bear on each project.

It is a paid freelance position. One Lens Media is committed to producing top quality content, which will look great on your reel and be widely viewed.

Submit your resume and a link to your reel to hr@onelensmedia.com.

The project requires PHOTO-REAL CG integration with live action plates.

We are looking for a SENIOR lead artist (5 + years experience minimum) to head up a team of 10 + artists. 3DS max/Vray preferred, but open to using a Maya/Mental Ray or Vray pipeline for the right artist.

Must have a great eye, an excellent sense of art, design and film lighting.

Must have experience as lead CG artist at other top VFX studios.

Programming or scripting skills (e.g. mel, python) would be beneficial.

NYC based lead preferred but willing to accommodate the right artist be it from LA or elsewhere.

Position has the possibility of becoming more permanent (staff).

Please send resume, link to website and/or latest reel to jobs@artjail.com

Thank you.

artjail.com

Once plates are tracked it is hoped that the artist will then assist the shot TDs throughout the production.

Required experience:
1+ years as a matchmove artist within a busy VFX studio preferably using Boujou.
Highly proficient in 3DS MAX and or MAYA.
Stereoscopic experience a big plus

Please see our website at www.zoovfx.com and send your CV and a link to your reel to info@zoovfx.com.

We are sorry that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.
We thank you in advance for your interest