MPC Vancouver: VFX Developer

We are seeking a VFX developer to join our Vancouver software team to work on show specific and central tools for upcoming film projects (simulation, rigging, procedural geometry generation).

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Extending, maintaining and debugging core tools
  • Researching and implementing new algorithms and tools
  • Coordinating with other developers to integrate technologies
  • Liaising with artists to gather design and functionality requirements
  • Supporting artists with tool usage and issues

Requirements:

  • Proven track-record of VFX-related technology development
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn and use new technologies very quickly
  • Strong knowledge of C++ and Python
  • Strong understanding of 3D math and concepts
  • Ability to collaboratively design and create well-structured code
  • Software engineering background a plus
  • Maya and RenderMan experience a plus
  • (Py)Qt experience a plus
  • Expert technical knowledge of a VFX discipline (destruction, rendering, rigging, etc) a plus

Details:

  • Location: Vancouver, Canada
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: Contract based

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

3D Generalists @ Air CGI

Air CGI is an Award Winning Digital Production Studio. Specialist in creative services from CGI, Live action, Photography, Post-production, for print, Interactive and broadcast. Clients worldwide.

Based in the West Midlands UK, we are looking for experienced 3DS Max and V-Ray Generalists.

You will work in a team on both stills and animations for international advertising clients.

Requirements

-General expertise in shading, lighting, modelling, animation, texturing and rendering

-High attention to detail

-Team orientated

-Calm under pressure

In short, a great all-rounder who can work on their own initiative and also as part of a team.

Contracts are starting immediately and on-going for short and long term.

Contact Gill on jobs@air-cgi.com with your CV and contact details.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Freelance 3D Generalist

Company: Dot & Effects
Job Title: 3D Genralist
Location: Temecula, California

Send resume & reels to info@andeffects.com

Overall Purpose and Objective

We are looking for someone that specializes in lighting, modeling and rendering. Creating original content in programs such as Maya & Cinema 4D.

Requirements

  • Experienced in using Cinema 4D, Maya & Mental Ray, Realflow
  • Proven experience in 3D, 3+ Years Expirence
Local candidates and or remotely.

Freelance Paint & Roto Artists Needed

Company: Dot & Effects
Job Title: Paint Artist & Roto Artists
Location: Temecula, California

Send resume & reels to info@andeffects.com

Overall Purpose and Objective

The Paint artist is responsible for removing objects from both still and moving images by filling in missing image information in an accurate and seamless way. This includes creating clean plates from original source frames as well as patches for occluded surfaces, objects and characters.

Requirements

  • Experienced in using Silhouette & After Effects
  • Proven experience in the application of traditional painting, illustration and or matte painting skills within the film industry.
  • Solid understanding of color, lighting and degraining / regraining techniques is a must
Local candidates and or remotely.

VirtualVFXHub – seeks senior freelance artists

VirtualVFXHub was initially put together several years ago as a loose coalition of freelance artists based out of Vancouver, BC and has been consistently delivering shots on a variety of films and television series. After years operating behind closed doors, the need to rapidly expand our network of participating artists to accommodate larger and more exciting work has arisen, and we have decided to open our doors up to industry VFX professionals that would like the opportunity to work their own hours, their own way, wherever they happen to be. Our studio model is NOT one with a central location that requires you to be present monday to friday, 9am – 7pm. It is one that allows you to take on as much or as little work as you can handle, and earn accordingly.

If you’re used to working inside a studio environment, this is an opportunity to try out something new either full time or part time on the side. If you’re a current working VFX freelance professional, this is a chance to collaborate with others like yourself and an additional source of income moving forward.

We are now accepting applications from all talented VFX freelance artists including:

  • Generalists (experienced/senior)
  • Compositors (all levels)
  • Rotoscope Artists (experienced/senior)
  • Digital Paint Artists (experienced/senior)
  • Matte Painters (experienced/senior)
  • Animators (experienced/senior)
  • Character TDs (experienced/senior)
  • FX TDs (all levels)
  • Lighting Artists (experienced/senior)
  • Pre-visualization Artists (experienced/senior)

However, we request you please meet the following criteria before submitting an application:

  • 3+ years Television or Feature Film VFX industry experience.
  • Can work unsupervised and manage your own time and deadlines.
  • Setup and equipped to work on your own or from your own home.
  • Stable and high speed internet connection.

Maya experience is a plus but not required.

Visit http://www.virtualvfxhub.com/jobs to submit an online application form, and please include your written Resume in .pdf format

Senior compositor @ Duckling, Copenhagen (Denmark)

Duckling are currently looking for an nuke compositor to take the role as 2d lead.
We’re mostly into commercials, check website for more info
www.duckling.dk

interested? contact jacob.c@duckling.dk for more info

Lightwave Artist for REMOTE collaboration

We are searching for a well seasoned Lightwave artist to work with us in mid March. You must have photo real experience and a deep understanding of visual effects production. We need someone who is setup on their own system capable of handling production paced work. as this project will be a remote collaboration managed by The Brigade.

You should have an excellent eye for lighting & texturing

Tracking experience is a plus.

Please send us your reel along with a CV to : daved@brigade.tv

Thank you

Zoic Studios LA seeking commercial compositors with CG integration experience

Zoic Studios LA is seeking Mid~Sr level Nuke compositors for our commercial department.

the ideal candidate should posses an extensive experience in commercial broadcast compositing, superior CG integration skills, able to deliver in a fast paced environment, and able to take creative directions well in a team environment.

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

no phone calls please, and the greater Los Angeles area only.

thank you

MPC Vancouver: Lead Compositor

Position Summary:

We are currently looking for an experienced Compositor to Lead a team of artists on our upcoming film projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the quality of work and direction of shots for a team of compositing artists
  • Check work progress
  • Tackling the compositing of shots effectively
  • Briefing junior compositors when the dividing of shots into tasks (e.g. roto-scoping) is required
  • Delivering final shots that are creatively and technically excellent

Requirements:

  • Considerable experience with Nuke
  • Strong film showreel
  • Good understanding of photography and film, and how the interactions of light, lenses and film emulsions make up the image
  • Some understanding of the whole digital film pipeline, from scanner to film recorder
  • Ability to give direction and structure working practice so that changes can be efficiently made
  • Desire to share experience with others

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!

Modeler Wanted

Modeler Wanted

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

Responsibilities include:

Enviromental modeling indoor/outdoor
Prop modeling
uv’s and texturing
Lighting skills are an asset

Qualifications:

l Demonstrated production experience with Autodesk Maya, Photoshop. Experience with Modo and Fusion an asset
l Candidate must have great communication skills, the ability to take direction and work closely in a team environment.
l Must be Toronto local

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.