Hasta La Motion!

Based in Los Angeles, with locations in Vancouver, London and New York, Method is a leading post production facility providing a full range of visual effects services. As an artist driven company Method is built around an exceptional team of VFX professionals who have created award winning visual effects for Feature Film, Commercials and Music Videos.
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”.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Supervise the FX team and mentor artists to ensure the creation of high quality FX.
– Build or supervise the building of tools that can be used to execute multiple FXs across many shots
– Responsible for pipelining multiple Fx across many shots
– Responsible for directing the overall FX quality in shots and conducting rounds to determine which shots are ready to show to Director.
– Conduct script breakdowns for FX and develop appropriate schedules to work with available resources and to prioritize tasks.
– Work with CG Supervisor to determine which technology will be required to meet the needs of the FX department.
– Collaborate with other departments and supervisors to resolve technical problems.
– Proactively communicate any information about FX to other departments as necessary.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of particle systems and fluid dynamics in Maya and/or Houdini.
• Expertise in compositing theory, concepts, and techniques. Nuke experience a plus.
• Knowledge of surfacing, modeling, lighting, and rendering in CG.
• 6+ years of production experience with 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role on a feature film.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
Reels/Resumes can be sent to:
method-la-recruiting@methodstudios.com

A LA based studio is currently lookign for a HOUDINI FX Artist.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high quality, photo-real effects (dust, fire, smoke, explosions, debris, clouds, etc.) that meet all technical and aesthetic standards for the project
• Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks
• Integrate created elements into scenes with lighting, shadows, reflections, etc.
• Work closely with Lighting Artist and Compositors to ensure all effects will work smoothly within the show pipeline
• Produce look tests based on provided reference materials
• Has good communication skills and is able to take direction from FX Leads and FX TDs
• They are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated team players who are looking to start their careers in Feature and Commercial VFX

Requirements

• Degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts or equivalent production experience
• Working knowledge of Houdini
• Knowledge of any and/or all of the following: rigid body and particle dynamics, volume modeling and rendering, procedural geometry generation and fluid dynamics
• Strong understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena
• Experience with one or more other professional software packages such as Maya, Nuke is a plus
• Proficiency in shading and rendering techniques, ideally both Mantra and Renderman
• Requires strong technical knowledge and organizational skills
• Python scripting is a plus

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1641

closes: 23 Jul 2011

2D Senior Visual Effects

The Visual Effects department within Sky Creative provides visual effects, animation, grading and mastering of promos, titles and branding across a wide range of briefs to fulfil business needs. In order to continue to produce quality and exciting work, we now are looking for a 2D senior who will bring experience to the Visual Effects team both technically and creatively to produce high-end visual effects and animation up to HD quality in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Your Key responsibilities will include:

• Hands-on compositing on Nuke. Autodesk Flame knowledge would be a benefit but not essential
• Specialising in complex visual effects based projects, potentially incorporating 3d tracking, photo-real composition of 2d and 3d elements, and other high-end effects. Individuals would also be expected to work on other projects as necessary, including day to day and promo work.
• Develop collaborative relationships with Designers, Directors, Creative Directors and all internal departments to ensure visual effects workflow is efficient and produces the level of work expected
• Supervise small projects and assist in planning staffing and workflow on individual projects within the 2D team. Duties will include but are not limited to, project setup, time and resource planning, technical and creative direction, problem solving at a strategic and local level and day to day supervision.
• Close collaboration with the Visual Effects and CG Supervisors
• Collaborating with 3D team members when required
• Visual effects supervision on shoots when required
• Advise on software and hardware and research new technology when required
• Mentoring to all members of staff within the visual effects team.
• Accountable and responsible for the quality of project results
• Accountable and responsible for personal interactions with all staff and clients

Your previous experience will include a high level of 2D compositing in a high-end environment, you will have led small teams of 2D artists on complex projects and have developed a track record in being able to support other team members through changes both creatively and technically. You must be familiar with working within a delivery schedule determined by management and will also have the ability to take direction from clients and disseminate information and seek support if required.

To apply for this role please go to www.workforsky.com

Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.

Sky – Believe in Better

Fin Design and Effects is looking for a senior character rigging TD. The project involves rigging a photoreal animal similar to a cow or horse for use in a high profile 60 second TVC. The animal would be used in both shot-specific keyframe animations and Massive-driven crowd scenes. In addition to rigging the creature, the applicant will be closely involved with integrating it into the massive pipeline and creating level-of-detail assets for interactive animation, distant crowd shots, etc.

Due to the scrutiny that the animal will receive over many shots, it is essential that the applicant has a proven track record working with muscle/skin systems either at a feature film or high-end TVC level. A showreel demonstrating this level of ability is a prerequisite for consideration.

Project Duration: 6-8 weeks starting 13th June

We are based in Sydney, Australia, but remote work will be considered based on the applicant.

Please email: billy@findesign.com.au with reel and resume.

http://findesign.com.au/

Location: Vancouver
Open Positions: 1

About G83D
G83D is an industry leading developer of stereoscopic 3D solutions and technologies. We have developed advanced proprietary software and patented technologies, resulting in a highly economical and superior quality stereoscopic 3D solution. With endorsements from James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, we believe that converting existing 2D films into 3D versions will give movie lovers an enhanced experience viewing their favourite films.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Create, discover, research, and implement novel approaches to high-quality stereoscopic 3D conversion and rendering.
· Build relationships and collaborate with academic partners.
· Support stereoscopic conversion production team by solving technical problems, and making workflow improvements.
· Stay current with industry developments, read journals, attend conferences.
· Suggest and integrate 3D display technologies.

Development Environment:
· C/C++, Python, Objective-C, Linux, Mac OS X, Qt, Cocoa, OpenGL
· Maya, Nuke, Silhouette, Tactic, Git

Qualifications:
· Deep knowledge of 3D rendering including the foundation math and algorithms, contemporary real-time and non-realtime techniques, pipelines, GPU programming (OpenGL/Direct3D) and hardware shading.
· Proficient in C/C++, Python.
· Enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary, creative team environment.

Submission Process:
In you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter torecruiting@gener8.com.