Jan 14

Climax Studios, UK – VFX Artist!

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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.

We are currently looking for an experienced VFX Artist to join our award winning team.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Join an exciting dedicated SFX team to design, conceptualize and animate real time effects for characters and environments on current and next generation platforms.
  • Have 1/ 2 years experience in the games industry and have the ability to demonstrate outstanding visual effects.
  • Be able to accurately render and animate realistic and fantasy elements in line with the overall game concept and physical principles
  • Be responsible for all aspects of 3D and 2D effects work including, designing and conceptualising the effects, animating geometry and camera work
  • Accurately render and animate realistic and fantasy elements in line with the overall game concept and physical principles.
  • Be able to demonstrate a high level of creativity and understanding of modelling, texturing, lighting and particles.
  • Have extensive Maya and Photoshop skills.
  • Real time FX experience is essential.
  • Experience in After Effects beneficial

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

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Jan 14

Climax Studios, UK – GUI Artist!

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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.

We are currently looking for an experienced GUI Artist to join our award winning team.
Our ideal candidate will have:

Our ideal candidate will require:
· Graphic design with Games User Interface creation experience to work on a brand new console project.
· The successful candidate will ideally have two years experience within the games industry. You will be able to seek out creative and design / functionality related solutions on their own initiative.
· You should have a strong background from a Graphic Design related area, will strong Flash skills and be able to show examples of beautiful, clean and easily navigable interfaces.
· The candidate will ideally have extensive knowledge of game front-end systems design and functionality.
· The successful candidate will also be asked to produce in game graphic design related assets, such as advertising and fonts so as to tie the in-game environments to the Front-end and HUD.
· Any 3D art experience will be a bonus.

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

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Jan 14

Climax Studios, UK – IGC Manager!

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IGC Manager

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with a great history. It truly is an exciting and fun place to work and we are currently looking for an IGC Manager. Based in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour, this is an excellent opportunity to join an award winning team.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Work with the Game and Cinematic Directors to achieve the vision for cutscenes in a AAA story driven videogame
  • Produce storyboards & animatics
  • Manage relationships with external partners
  • Provide feedback on cutscene animation & technical aspects
  • Work with the level designers and the artists to realize cutscenes in game
  • Have a strong cinematic/animation background
  • Preferably have Unreal Experience

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

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Jan 13

Stereographer

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Deluxe Digital Studios has several openings in their 3D conversion Department including Stereographer, Stereo Compositors, Pipeline Developers and Supervisors, and Stereo Technologists. This is a golden opportunity to get in on the ground level of an emerging technology and make a real difference! These positions are located in Burbank CA.

Please send your resume and cover letter to HR.Resumes@bydeluxe.com or go to our website for more detailed descriptions www.bydeluxe.com Home>Careers>Deluxe Digital Studios>Burbank

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Jan 13

Zoic Studios LA Seeking Sr. Lvl Nuke or AE Compositors for Super Bowl

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:happydeviZoic Studios LA is seeking Sr. Level Nuke or After Effects compositors for upcoming XLV Super Bowl project. This will be the most spectacular:scorching and visually stunning:happydevi Super Bowl project ever. we’re looking for compositors to join us, and be part of this visual evolution history making.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of compositing experience in large scale commercial projects, and able to execute creative ideas in a fast paced team environment.

Please email 1. Resume, 2. Demo Reel, 3. Breakdown!!! to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title " Super Bowl Compositing"

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

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Jan 13

Rhythm & Hues Studio – Senior Character Animator

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Two time Academy Award winner for Achievement in Visual Effects and three time recipient of the Scientific and Technical Achievement award, Rhythm & Hues is uniquely poised for the demands of the highly competitive visual effects and character animation industry.

At the heart of Rhythm & Hues’ success is its more than 20 year commitment to creating quality entertainment in a quality work environment.

A few current and upcoming feature projects include amongst others, "Hop", "X-Men: First Class" and "Life of Pi".

Position: 3D TD – Senior Character Animator

Department: Animation

Position Summary:

Character Animators create motions and expressions for characters and objects using proprietary software.

Responsibilities:

  • Work primarily with Animation Directors and Supervisors to create convincing performances and motion of all types and styles.
  • Use and understand 3D animation and deformation tools.
  • Work with production and supervisor team to understand manage schedules and shot deadlines.
  • Attend dailies, shot sequence reviews, team meetings.
  • Create and polish performances in a timely manner based on direction from the Animation Director and Supervisors.
  • Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput.
  • Work with animation team to maintain continuity and consistent performance within a show.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 2 years of animation production experience required
  • Strong demo reel/website demonstrating mastery of the fundamental mechanics of animation and outstanding acting skills.
  • Certificate or Bachelors degree in Art, Character Animation, Film or a related field, or the equivalent animation experience.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
  • Ability to address shot changes.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of weight and balance required for physical motion.
  • Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
  • Experience with applicable 3D package such as Maya.

Desired Skills:

  • Good drawing skills
  • Good storytelling skills
  • Good understanding of human and animal anatomy.
  • Understanding of rigging.
  • Linux/Unix skills.

Qualified candidate please mail or email a cover letter, resume, website and/or demo reel (DVD NTSC only) to:

Rhythm & Hues Studios
Recruiting Department
re: Senior Character Animator position
2100 East Grand Avenue, Bldg A
El Segundo, CA 90245

For email submissions please send to recruitment@rhythm.com and include "re: Senior Character Animator position" in the subject line

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Jan 13

ZOIC Studios LA seeking Sr. Lvl Nuke or AE compositer for XLV Super Bowl Spot!

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Zoic Studios LA is seeking Sr. Level Nuke or After Effects compositors for our upcoming XLV Super Bowl spot. This will be the most spectacular visually stunning:scorching super bowl spot EVER!:happydevi we’re now seeking talents to help us push the production forward.

the ideal candidate should have a proven track record of compositing experience in large scale commercial projects, and able to execute creative ideas in a fast paced team environment.

Please email 1. Resume, 2. Demo Reel, 3. BREAKDOWN!!! to jobs@zoicstudios.com with subject title "Compositor for Super Bowl".

The greater Los Angeles area only. no phone calls please.

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Jan 12

NUKE Compositors SR. and JR. 3D stereo experience a plus

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Imagine the Perfect Job! Working on Top Feature Films in a Great working environment! This is it… We are an Artist run High End Boutique Facility, working on big movies, commercials etc. We’re looking for a hard workers, who are easy to get along with. This is a fun, and creative space to learn and expand your skills with top professionals in the business.

NUKE artists Jr and Sr, ideally with 3D stereoscopic experience! IN LOS ANGELES

Call or Email Alison 310-922-8481 Alison@identityfx.com

WE ARE HIRING NOW!

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Jan 12

Junior Lightwave Artist – Canada

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Gallus Entertainment is currently looking for 3 Junior Lightwave Artists for a 2 month contract that starts immediately.

The job involves setting up scenes for Lighting and Shadow department and is an excellent opportunity to get into Television Series production at a quality driven, independent, boutique animation studio in Toronto.

Knowledge of Lightwave is a MUST.

Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Work Permit being Ontario Resident as-of December 31st, 2010)

Please email a resume/CV with the subject line "Lightwave Artist" to:

jobs@gallusentertainment.com

Many thanks

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Jan 12

Sr Stereo Compositor – Burbank, California

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Company: Technicolor
Job Title: Sr. Stereo Compositor
Location: Burbank, California
Department: 3D Conversion
Openings: Multiple openings available for mid-February start date

Overall Purpose and Objective

The Senior Stereo Compositor is responsible for combining live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots, as well as oversees others who combine elements to realize the vision and creative direction of the client, project leads, and stereographer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process: incorporating roto, matte extraction, layering of elements, color correction, 2D and 3D tracking
  • Ability to perform digital matte painting, texture painting, or paint
  • Together with the stereographer evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
  • Complete work within the schedule while maintaining constant communication with production team and other artists
  • Determine best approach to solve compositing challenges and develop final overall look
  • Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
  • Ability to share techniques and mentor junior level talent

Job Requirements

  • Demo reel required demonstrating strong artistic skills including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective, scale, and composition
  • Must have thorough knowledge and ability to use Nuke and Photoshop
  • Linux knowledge a plus
  • Proven ability to work closely in a small team with tight schedules
  • Ability to take direction and structure working practice so that design changes can be efficiently made
  • Desire to learn from others and to take on increasingly challenging shots
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must have excellent binocular vision
  • 5+ years of previous experience in VFX compositing, 6+ months of stereo conversion compositing experience
Local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available for this opening.

The above are minimum requirements. Resumes from more experienced candidates are welcome. Compensation and responsibilities will depend on experience/qualifications.

EOE M/F/D/V

If you are interested and meet the above qualifications, please send resumes to:TDP.Recruitment@technicolor.com

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