Hasta La Motion!

Position Description:

At Picturelab, a Creative Director is a team leader who is passionate about great design, animation, and the tech sector. He or she is responsible for developing a creative approach to animation and visual effects projects and leading a team in the execution of those projects. He or she displays strong artistic aptitude with an exceptional sense of design and a clear interest in motion graphics and related technology. He or she delivers quality results under high pressure deadlines, and attention to detail combined with a strong working knowledge of design-related applications is essential.


Responsibilities:

Writing and designing scripts and concepts that align with and enhance a client’s stated objectives
Translating clients’ needs into designs that are visually appealing and meets their goals and requirements.
Designing mood boards, storyboards, and animation concepts
Designing and producing art and animation that meets or exceeds objectives
Providing quality assurance on creative deliverables
Building and maintaining rapport with team personnel and project managers
Engaging in ongoing technical teaching and learning with our creative team


Requirements:

A minimum of 4 years education or 5 years motion design or creative direction work experience
Ability to articulate creative ideas
Great communicator and writer

Aptitude for quick creative thinking and attention to detail

Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate
Advance knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D
Moderate knowledge of FCP and Mac OS
Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and work well with others and as the leader of a team
Passion for new technologies in the web/tech sector


Picturelab is the design, direction, and animation arm of Transvideo Studios LLC. We’re a team of artists, directors, and producers, and every team member has the opportunity to make a big impact. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about his or her work and plays well with others (especially us).

Please e-mail your resume, a link to your demo reel and minimum hourly pay requirement to jobs@picturelab.tv. In the Subject line, please include “Creative” followed by your initials. Sample: Creative AB

There is currently a vacancy in the Systems team for the position of Systems Support. The role offers the successful candidate unlimited potential to advance technical skills, offers experience with state-of-the-art technology and opportunity to learn from specialist digital media colleagues.

Primary responsibilities are:
· Provide technical support for VFX Artists using mainly Linux workstations
· Taking ownership of and assisting the team with various evaluation, installation, development and decommissioning projects.
· Mentoring and training junior team members.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential Experience
· Good working knowledge and interest in computer hardware, networking and operating systems.
· Previous systems administration or IT help desk experience.
· Candidates should give examples of the level of experience with different operating systems and hardware.
· A degree is not required but enthusiasm, interest and the ability to learn quickly and think on your feet is essential.
· Excellent communication, people skills, and team working skills.
· Accuracy and attention to detail.
· Capacity to manage a busy workload with high productivity.

Desired
· Previous administration experience on Linux / BSD / Mac OS X based computers.
· Scripting languages: bash, tcsh, perl or python.
· Enthusiasm and a commitment to learn and get involved in departmental activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic world of visual effects. If you are an ambitious software developer looking for an opportunity to work with cutting edge technology then apply online.
OR send your CV to jobs@moving-picture.com

Duties and Responsibilities:

• OS and Workstation deployment – Mac/Windows/VM
• Coordinate with remote teams for network and security changes
• Data Backups – Configuration, maintenance, monitoring and reporting
• Core servers – maintain, monitor, upgrade and ensure uptime
• Desktop Support for admin users

Requirements:

• OSX, Win7, Active Directory, Exchange, Terminal Services
• Minimum 3 years Windows system administration experience
• Solid grasp of storage/networking concepts and techniques
• Proven team player with good analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Experience with Linux would be a plus
• Filemaker knowledge an advantage
• Scripting in bash, batch, powershell, VB etc. would also be useful but not essential

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Initial 12 month contract

If this position sounds of interest then please apply via our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are currently in production on John Carter Of Mars, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Captain America: The First Avenger.

* Job Title: Animator
* Department: 3D
* Location: London
* Reports To: Head of Animation

Key Purpose of the Job

An Animator is responsible for expediting high quality character/creature animation for feature films.

Needs To Do

* Work closely with the animation lead/supervisor to create believable animation with convincing performances and motion
* Be aware of project schedules and be capable of delivering work to deadlines
* Must communicate well and be willing to take notes and direction
* Must work well in a team

Needs To Know

* 3+ years CG experience, ideally within feature films
* Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyse 3D form
* Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
* Thorough knowledge of Maya

Needs To Be

* Well versed in the principles of animation
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Highly motivated
* Adaptable
* Must communicate well and be able to take notes and direction

Measures of Performance

* Must achieve set quota per week/month

If you are interested please apply online at www.dneg.com/jobs

We look forward to hearing from you!