Senior 3DS Max/V-Ray Artists Needed – ASAP!!

Mind Over Eye, a full service digital studio located in Santa Monica, is looking for several senior level (5 years+ experience) 3D Studio Max with VRay (Mental Ray at minimum) and Maya/V-Ray 3d Generalists.

The primary focus of the Sr. 3D Generalist is the creation of original content for inclusion in Mind Over Eye contracted projects. The following is a list of the primary roles and responsibilities of this position:

PRIMARY – A thorough knowledge of all of these skills are required at a minimum

3d Generalist: 3D Studio Max 2009+ (preferred), Maya 2009+ (minimum)
o 2d Design
o 3d Design
o Modeling
o Fluid/Soft/Rigid Body Simulation
o Texturing/Shading
o Lighting
o Camera/Element Animation

Rendering: Must be able to render final image elements for final compositing, including multi-pass rendering of frame buffers and the re-assembly of those elements into whole compositions.
o Mental Ray (minimum)
o V-Ray (ideal)

Compositing Etc.:
o Image/Element Prep
o 2d/3d Tracking (Boujou 5, PFTrack)
o Rotoscope (Monet 3+, After Effects CS4+, Nuke6+)
o Keying
o Final Compositing (After Effects CS4+, Nuke6+)

If you are qualified, please send an email to resume@mindovereye.com with a link to your most recent reel and resume. We will review all submissions and contact those artists who we think fit. Please do not contact the principals at Mind Over Eye directly.

Stereographer and more in Burbank, CA

Deluxe Digital Studios has openings for the following positions in our 3D conversion group.
Stereographer; Lead Stereo and Stereo Compositors; Lead Stereo Technologist; Pipeline Developer; Pipeline Supervisor.

For full descriptions of these positions please visit our website: www.bydeluxe.com Careers>Deluxe Digital Studios>Burbank. You may also send your resume to HR.Resumes@bydeluxe.com.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE M/F/D/V

Maya Animator

Momoco, a film design studio, is looking for an experienced freelance 3D Maya animator to work on a main title sequence for a very high profile feature film.
Experience with Nuke is a bonus.

Must be London-based.

Those interested should email lime@momoco.co.uk with a link to their reel and details of their availability.

Senior Lighter

A studio based in Brussels is currently looking for an experienced lighter to work on an animated, stereoscopic feature film.

* 4 – 5 years experience in lighting/rendering
* Minimum 2 years experience lighting/rendering in Maya
* Feature film experience
* Experience with 3Delight
* Very good eye for lighting
* Experience setting up character rigs would be a plus
* Mel or Python a plus

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=762

closes: 29 Mar 2011

We are currently looking for Senior/ Lead Designer to join our award winning team.

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles. It truly is an exciting and inspiring place to work in the heart of Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour, England.

We are currently looking for Senior/ Lead Designer to join our award winning team.

Our ideal candidate:

  • Proven record as a senior or lead designer on at least one published current gen console game.
  • Able to work closely with project manager and other disciplines.
  • Proven experience of leading a multi-discipline team.
  • Experience of games with sophisticated combat and traversal systems
  • Excellent problem solving abilities.
  • Proven ability to think creatively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of technical proficiency.
  • Scripting experience is a plus (Kismet, LUA, state machines, etc).
  • Skills in programming and animation are of interest but by no means essential.
  • Hands-on experience with Maya and Unreal a big benefit.
  • Preferably good visual skills – Drawing, Photoshop, Visio etc.,

Please send a current CV/ resume to Stuart Godfrey on sgodfrey@climaxgroup.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

Encore VFX looking for LA based 3ds Max Generalists

Encore Hollywood looking is actively recruiting Los Angeles based, mid to senior level 3ds Max Generalists for VFX work.

Requirements:

* Minimum 2-4 years of 3DSMAX with V-RAY renderer
* Experience working on visual effects for television (or similar fast-paced environment) preferred
* Strong lighting and rendering skills
* Experience Synth-Eyes or Boujou tracking software a plus
* Zbrush skills a plus
* Character rigging/TD skills plus
* Must a collaborative team player and self-motivated
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Ability to work under tight deadlines
* Dependable and flexible

Qualified candidates should send a link to their online reel and resume to cdolan@ascentmedia.com.

Please include “Max Generalist” in the email subject heading when responding.

No phone calls, please
Local Los Angeles Applicants only

Digital Matte Artist

SPIN VFX TORONTO, A MAJOR STUDIO FEATURE FILM, has an opening for a full time:

– Digital Matte Artist

Start date: ASAP

Requirements are:

Experience designing and creating 2D paintings, including 2.5-D matte paintings and 3D camera-mapping shots.

Experience in designing and executing 3D environments, as well as 3D matte paintings featuring camera projection setups.

Strong understanding of color, perspective and mood.

Minimum 4 years experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:

toronto-resume@spinpro.com.

Hard copy reel submissions to:

SPIN VFX TORONTO
ATTN: RECRUITMENT DEPT.
620 KING ST. WEST
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA M5V 1M6

www.spinpro.com

Due to the number of anticipated responses, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

Sr. Nuke Compositor – Toronto

SPIN VFX TORONTO IS RECRUITING FOR A FEATURE FILM

Spin VFX Toronto is accepting applications for:

Sr. Nuke Compositors

Software utilized include:

Nuke

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 3 years PHOTO REAL CG feature film experience. Employment is to commence February 7, 2011 with an anticipated end date of approximately April 22, 2011, or possibly longer.

These are contract positions that could lead to full time for the right individual.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with a link to your online website/portfolio to:

toronto-resume@spinpro.com

Demo reels should include a shot breakdown that indicates exactly what aspects of the shot were your responsibility. If you are submitting by mail, please send info and DVD to:

Spin VFX Toronto
620 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M5V 1M6

www.spinpro.com

Preference will be given to Canadian residents.

Due to the number of anticipated responses, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Creature Animator Maya

Ogrefish.gmbh is seeking a creature rigger/animator.

the story is about deep sea creatures and
the movements are quite complex.

the creatures need to be rigged and animated.

because its an independent documentation we’ve low budget –
but if you would like to proof your skills and need
a reference product this would be a good chance.

if you’re interested, please mail to office@sundesign.tv
you’d receive a treatment and everything else needed.

thanks for your time,

Richie Pichler
sundesign.tv
ogrefish.gmbh

Zoic Studios LA seeking Sr. Level Nuke Compositors

Zoic LA is seeking Sr. Level Nuke compositors for our busy commercial department.

the ideal candidate must poses a superior level of CG integration experience, work well in a fast paced (quick turn-around) environment, and able to execute creative directions in a team environment. (Preferable someone with an established track record in commercial, and episodic world. )

please email 1. Resume. 2. Demo Reel. and 3. Breakdown!!! (must) to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title: "AE Compositor"

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

thank you