Scene Setup Artists – Toronto

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures located in downtown Toronto is currently looking for experienced Scene Setup Artists to work on a dynamic new pre-teen animated series that will be aired on a major U.S. television network.

The company was founded in 1994 and is one of Canada‘s leading digital visual effects and animation studios. Over a decade later, C.O.R.E. has successfully built three divisions: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, C.O.R.E. Toons and C.O.R.E. Feature Animation. Over the years, with the underlying philosophy that a studio designed by artists for artists fosters the best creative environment, C.O.R.E. has produced award-winning work for more than 55 Feature Films, 24 Television Series and 24 Movies of the Week.

C.O.R.E. offers an exciting work environment; our open work structure allows for creativity and fun at the same time. The continuous flow of interesting new projects that are awarded from major studios and production companies makes working at C.O.R.E. a unique and fulfilling experience.

Qualifications and Skills:
·Advanced knowledge in Maya
·Strong ability to problem solve independently
·Excellent knowledge of directory structures, databases, specific naming conventions, and file management
·Excellent knowledge of professional animation processes and terminology
·Superior posing skills and an ability to create well timed reference animation where required – often using library elements
·Professional camera knowledge and framing awareness
·Ability to create background art or 2D designs
·Post grad diploma in animation preferred
·Training/knowledge in 3D animation
·3-5 years professional experience
·Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
·Create required quotas of finished shot layouts per week on professional grade animated productions
·Required to check in with Directors and Production Managers, review notes and instruction regularly
·Post completed work internally and communicate progress to managers
·Make timely corrections to work when required
·Assist in establishing workflows concepts and toolsets for the team
·Additional duties as assigned

Qualified applicants can send their resumes, demo reels in DVD-R format including shot breakdown to:

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures Recruiting
461 King St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1K7

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

3D Animators – Toronto

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures located in downtown Toronto is currently looking for experienced 3D Animators to work on a dynamic new pre-teen animated series that will be aired on a major U.S. television network.

The company was founded in 1994 and is one of Canada‘s leading digital visual effects and animation studios. Over a decade later, C.O.R.E. has successfully built three divisions: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures, C.O.R.E. Toons and C.O.R.E. Feature Animation. Over the years, with the underlying philosophy that a studio designed by artists for artists fosters the best creative environment, C.O.R.E. has produced award-winning work for more than 55 Feature Films, 24 Television Series and 24 Movies of the Week.

C.O.R.E. offers an exciting work environment; our open work structure allows for creativity and fun at the same time. The continuous flow of interesting new projects that are awarded from major studios and production companies makes working at C.O.R.E. a unique and fulfilling experience.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of animating in Maya
  • Excellent understanding of acting, character development and storytelling
  • Must have excellent knowledge of animation principles, weight and timing
  • Strong cartoon style animation showing great humour a definite plus
  • Demonstrates adaptability to proprietary tools
  • Ability to create so-called “shell” scripts or other automation tools/procedures would be an asset
  • Understanding of typical series animation pipeline layouts, positions, and processes
  • University/College degree in animation or fine arts
  • 3-5 years experience as an animator
  • Classical training an asset
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Review each show with the Animation Director and Series Director
  • Meet a 25–40 seconds quota per week
  • Work with the Animation Director and fellow animators to keep characters and animation consistent and maintain continuity between shots
  • Effectively use propriety web by appropriately flagging shot statuses, reading and responding to director notes
  • Create performance and motion for characters and props based on storyboard panels & Director’s vision
  • Responsible for lip-sync, posing, body & facial animation; key framed, and in-betweens
  • May be required to set up each assigned shot, using the layout/setup tools
  • Incorporate supervisor, director and client comments, and complete revisions within deadline
  • Additional duties as required

Qualified applicants can send their resumes, demo reels in DVD-R format including shot breakdown to:

C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures Recruiting
461 King St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1K7

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Stargate Universe VFX department seeks Senior Maya Fluids/Particle Artist

The Stargate Universe VFX department is looking for a Senior Maya Fluids/Particle Artist
We are located on the Stargate Universe lot (Bridge Studios) in BC, Canada

Requirements:

– A Minimum of 3 years vfx experience working on episodic television and/or feature films.
– Expert Level knowledge of Maya Particles/Fluids and Metal Ray required
– Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
– Comfortable with firm deadlines
– Creative problem solving skills
– Comfortable creating elements for both full CG and live action shots
– Generalist 3D skills are a big bonus

This is a full time in-house position starting Feb 2009. It will run approximately 11 months with the possibility of renewal.

we offer:
Regular Hours
Paid Overtime
A kitchen full of snacks, food and drink
Trips to set
Direct contact with Producers and Visual Effects Supervisors
A relaxed team oriented environment

Salary based on experience.
Links to online reels and portfolios can be sent to universevfx@gmail.com. Please include the job you are applying for in the subject line.

DVD reels ans resumes can be sent to:
Stargate Universe
Visual Effects Department
The Bridge Studios
2400 Boundary Road
Burnaby, BC
V5M 3Z3
Canada

no phone calls please

Stargate Universe VFX department seeks Senior Maya or LW VFX Animator

The Stargate Universe VFX department is looking for a Senior level Maya or Lightwave VFX animator with strong cinematic animation skills.
We are located on the Stargate Universe lot (Bridge Studios) in BC, Canada

Requirements:

– A Minimum of 3 years vfx experience working on episodic television and/or feature films. Game experience will be considered.
– Expert knowledge of either Maya or Lightwave – this is a senior level position.
– Ideal candidate will be a strong visual storyteller and well versed in cinematography – camera angles, composition, and continuity.
– Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
– Comfortable with firm deadlines

Animators must be able to set up entire complex sequences, from animatic to final. While character experience is a bonus, a background or shown excellence with cinematography/camera work is a must.
This is a full time in-house position starting mid to late Jan 2009. It will run approximately 11 months with the possibility of renewal.

Previous experience with fast action and science fiction related themes is a plus.
Any experience working in a hybrid pipeline environment is also a bonus.

we offer:
Regular Hours

Paid Overtime
A kitchen full of snacks, food and drink
Trips to set
Direct contact with Producers and Visual Effects Supervisors
A relaxed environment with great people

Salary based on experience.
Links to online reels and portfolios can be sent to universevfx@gmail.com. Please include the job you are applying for in the subject line.
DVD reels ans resumes can be sent to:
Stargate Universe
Visual Effects Department
The Bridge Studios
2400 Boundary Road
Burnaby, BC
V5M 3Z3
Canada

no phone calls please

Fusiion compositors wanted must be toronto local

Compositor Wanted

Specializing in animation and visual effects for television and film Acme Pictures is currently looking for a digital compositor.

Responsibilities include:

l The ability to excel at tasks such as such as integration of 3d elements, colour correction, tracking,

l The ability to create a realistic look for your composites.

l Working closely with the 3D department on solving compositing issues(required passes)

l The ability to fully utilize 3D space in the compositing package.

Qualifications:
l Minimum of 2 years of production experience as a digital compositor.
l Demonstrated production experience with eyeon Fusion.
l A reel is required highlighting the candidates eye for realism, colour correction and 3D integration
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.
l Understanding of a 3D work flow is an asset.

Acme Pictures
535 Queen Street East Suite 5
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1

Email: jobs@acmepictures.com

We accept links to hosted demo reels and resumes.
Please note if you send in reel and resumes the material will not be returned.

3D Digital Enviroment artists wanted must be toronto local

3D Digital Enviornment Artist Wanted

Specializing in animation and visual effects for television and film Acme Pictures is currently looking for a 3D Digital Environment.

Responsibilities include:

l The ability to create realistic digital environments from photo reference

l Model, unwrap and texture 3D assets

l Must be able to have organized scene files with our pipeline in mind

l Knowledge of projection mapping techniques

Qualifications:
l Minimum of 2 years of production experience.
l Demonstrated production experience with Autodesk Maya, Pixelogic Zbrush and /or Luxology Modo.
l A reel is required highlighting the candidates eye for realism, attention to detail and texturing examples.
l Experience with E-on Vue is an asset
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.

Acme Pictures
535 Queen Street East Suite 5
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1

Email: jobs@acmepictures.com

We accept links to hosted demo reels and resumes.
Please note if you send in reel and resumes the material will not be returned.

Lighting and Render artists wanted must be toronto local

Lighting and Render Artists Wanted

Specializing in animation and visual effects for television and film Acme Pictures is currently looking for a Lighting and Rendering Artists.

Responsibilities include:

l The ability to light scenes using indirect lighting as well as traditional lighting.

l Tweak materials on a per scene basis

l Communicate with compositors to set up render passes as required

l Have completed scenes ready to submit to the render farm

l Must be able to have organized scene files with our pipeline in mind.

Qualifications:

l Demonstrated production experience with Autodesk Maya and mental ray.
l A reel is required highlighting the candidates eye for realism, attention to detail and various lighting examples.
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.

Acme Pictures
535 Queen Street East Suite 5
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1

Email: jobs@acmepictures.com

We accept links to hosted demo reels and resumes.
Please note if you send in reel and resumes the material will not be returned.

Dynamics artists wanted must be Toronto local

Dynamics Artists Wanted

Specializing in animation and visual effects for television and film Acme Pictures is currently looking for Dynamics Artists.

Responsibilities include:

l Generating realistic a digital pyrotechnics library using Maya fluids, Maya particles and Afterburn for 3ds Max

l Creating environment effects such as dust, smokes.

l Creating dynamic interaction with the enviornment.

Qualifications:
l Good eye for realism.
l Demonstrated production experience with Autodesk Maya and Afterburn for 3DS Max
l A reel is required highlighting the candidates eye for realism, attention to detail and various dynamic simulation examples
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.
l 2 Years production experience required.

Acme Pictures
535 Queen Street East Suite 5
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1

Email: jobs@acmepictures.com

We accept links to hosted demo reels and resumes.
Please note if you send in reel and resumes the material will not be returned.

3D animator wanted must be Toronto local

3D Animator Wanted

Specializing in animation and visual effects for television and film Acme Pictures is currently looking for a 3D Animator.

Responsibilities include:

l Animate with attention to weight and realism with emphasis on heavy vehicles.

l Animate camera’s with a cinematic feel.

l Animate camera’s with a dynamic feel.

l Must be able to have organized scene files with our pipeline in mind.

Qualifications:

l Demonstrated production experience with Autodesk Maya
l A reel is required highlighting the candidates eye for realism, attention to detail and weight animation examples.
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.

Acme Pictures
535 Queen Street East Suite 5
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V1

Email: jobs@acmepictures.com

We accept links to hosted demo reels and resumes.
Please note if you send in reel and resumes the material will not be returned.

3D Enviornment Modelers/Texture Artists Wanted

We are looking for experienced hard surface modelers/texture artists to help us build a stylized city block. Ideal candidates must be able to work quickly and cleanly from provided concept art. Artists must be proficient in UV layout and can work remotely. 3DSMax is preferred but NOT a requirement. Send links to reels and resumes to chill@d-kitchen.com