Hasta La Motion!

Entity FX North is now hiring for the tv series “Smallville”. We are looking for a strong intermediate to senior level 3D Maya Generaliststo join our Canadian subsidiary of Entity FX. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced production environment and work well in this setting. Entity FX North offers a competitive salary and creative work environment right in the heart of Yale Town.

Requirements:

• Must have 2 years experience as a Maya artist in a production environment
• Knowledge of Mental Ray experience for television
• 3D Tracking experience with Boujou
• Fluid particles a must
• Photo-realistic a must
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to take direction and work independently while being an effective team player
• An impressive reel showing a range of work
• Able to perform well under tight deadlines
• Compositing skills are a plus
• Skills at object animation a plus

• Only local applicants will be considered at this time

Interviews will be held in Vancouver.

Please send on-line demo reels to:
resumesnorth@entityfx.com

**No phone calls please**

Position Summary:

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photo-realistic effects, the Texturing TD will be responsible for painting photo-real textures and relevant maps for other surface effects to be mapped to 3D objects. These will eventually be rendered through a variety of off the shelf and proprietary renderers. Textures can be created from scratch or sampled from photos, scanned reference or any other artwork necessary to create new objects or to match the surfaces of existing live action. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel. Texturing TDs work closely with the Modelling and Shading artists and therefore must have a thorough knowledge of the practices of each discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic textures
• Develop the look of the sequences with the supervision team
• Work in partnership with Lighters and Compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements:

• Strong artistic skills
• Thorough working knowledge of Body Paint, Maya, Renderman, Zbrush or Mudbox and Photoshop
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
• Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modelling to animation and rendering
• A traditional arts background with emphasis on photo-realistic character work and environments would be an advantage
• Completion of University (or equivalent) and/or at least 3 years relevant experience

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Project based

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

Zoic Studios LA is now seeking Mid~Sr. level Nuke or After Effects Compositors for upcoming pilots this season.

this season we have many exciting pilots coming in. we’re now actively seeking compositors to help out on those pilots.

the ideal candidate should have an extensive experience in episodic or commercial pipeline (fast turn around time) working hand-in-hand with visual effects supervisors in a team environment. Must have an established track record on reel showcasing CG integration, set extension, and integrating matte painting elements.

please email 1. Resume 2. Demo Reel, 3. Breakdown to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title "Compositor for pilot season".

the greater Los Angeles area only. No phone calls please. thank you.

Position Summary:

FX Technical Directors gather a variety of 3D assets produced by our Layout and Animation departments and use our cutting-edge proprietary toolset to create particle, rigid body and fluid simulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses an array of commercial and proprietary software tools to produce photorealistic simulations of real-world phenomena while developing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Produces test and often final renders of FX elements for a shot
• Creates working test composites for review by the supervision team
• Works in partnership with lighters & compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements:

• Proven experience in feature, commercials or broadcast visual effects production
• Experience in live action FX work preferred
• Good understanding of the entire visual effects process
• An eye for details, good sense of timing, and through understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
• The ability to think clearly and creatively under pressure
• Good proficiency with Maya, strong scripting skills in MEL, with Python, C/C++ programming and shell scripting a plus
• Knowledge of Pixar’s PRMan renderer preferred
• Familiarity with at least one node based compositing application (Shake and/or Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process
• Good computer skills, particularly with the UNIX/Linux command line
• Completion of University (or equivalent) and/or at least 3 years relevant experience

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and into 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please visit our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Summary:

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques of photorealistic image creation, the DMP artist will be responsible for painting photo real environments, elements and textures for matching into live action plates or to stand on their own as DMP plates. These Digital Matte Painting’s may also be used in a 3D environment and may be mapped onto 3D objects.

DMPs can be created from scratch or sampled from photos, scanned reference or any other artwork necessary to create new objects or to match the surfaces of existing live action. A strong understanding and sympathy for real world materials and lighting is essential and must be demonstrated in the work on your reel. DMP artists may work closely with the modelling and shading artists and therefore must have a basic knowledge of the practices of each discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in creating photo-realistic DMPs required
• Assisting and developing the look of a shot or sequence with the supervision team
• Work alongside the production team to establish schedules and technical requirements
• Works in partnership with shader developer’s, lighters and compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard

Requirements:

• Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
• Thorough working knowledge of Photoshop, with an understanding of Nuke and Maya
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Strong artistic skills
• A traditional arts background with an emphasis on photo-realistic work and environments would be an advantage
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process is also needed
• Completion of University (or equivalent) and/or at least 3 years relevant experience

Details:

• Location: Vancouver, Canada
• Start Date: Immediate and through 2011
• Duration: Project based

If this position sounds of interest then please visit our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!