Hasta La Motion!

We have a small, cool and high quality 3d animation project needs some vfx help.

Small but high quality 3d animation projects call for applications! We’re currently looking for a MAYA VFX artist for some sand/dust/cloth simulation tasks (approx 20 to 30 seconds). $1,000.00 dollars compensation to the side effects technical director and appropriate film credit will be paid at the end of this small and low budget project.

Candidate should have minimum three years industrial experiences with STRONG proficiency in Autodesk MAYA (2011/64bit). Candidate must be able to create film realistic sand/dust side effects by using maya/houdini) and have sufficient hands on knowledge of various other compositing, sound/video software packages ( Nuke, Aftereffect etc.) The ideal candidate must be very patient, and detail oriented. Highly Motivated, Reliable team player with Solid work ethic and skills will be the best asset and partner to our growing team!

We’re also looking for two animation interns (Maya user). Candidate must be either in NYC or Boston area and willing to work on or off site. (fresh graduate with animation major and some computer science background is welcome, English/Chinese bilingual is a plus).

We are a new animation studio based on the east coast which aims to provide quality animation production/education and technique supports toward China.

These are paid positions; Telecommuting is ok depends on the project.

Contact: jack zhao via email;
Please email your resume, and the links of your demo reel, (demo reel breakdown is a must) and website to: jackjune2007@gmail.com
Please include the following in the subject line:
Resume/your name/applied position

Thank you very much and happy Twenty Eleven !

MPC is one of the world’s leading postproduction facilities creating high-end digital visual effects for the advertising, music, television and feature film industries. The company works with and continually invests in new technologies, and a key part of the organization is the Systems team that develops and maintains the infrastructure on which all the visual effects are created.

There is currently a vacancy for the position of Engineer. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this 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.

The Engineer works in collaboration with VFX Supervisors, Compositing Supervisors, 3D Animators and Production staff to advise management and clients on the development of visual effects solutions from pre-production through final shot delivery.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Ensure systems run reliably and perform as required
• Work with the team to design, develop and implement/install software tools and programs to achieve the desired functionality of the production stages.
• Work with the Systems team to develop tools and systems to increase efficiency of the systems infrastructure
• Identify upcoming requirements, recommend and implement solutions
• Provide technical support for VFX Artists using mainly Linux workstations
• Take ownership of and assist the team with various evaluation, installation, development and decommissioning projects.
• Keep abreast of latest developments in data based workflows, knowledge of audio and video systems, Autodesk products as well as working practices of high-end commercial post production.
• Artist support: oversee deployment of workstations, calibration of monitors, general IT issues (email, Internet access…)
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Act as an expert resource on equipment issues
• Work with Producers, Artists and Operations to understand individual projects and advise on strategies to streamline services and achieve client objectives within budget and technical limitations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering. Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X and Windows system administration experience
• A knowledge of programming with C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, bash, tcsh, and Perl
• An understanding of technologies such as MySQL, NFS, Apache, Subversion and RPM
• Engineering level knowledge of standard CG and compositing applications (Maya, Houdini, Mental Ray, Flame, Nuke …)
• Experience with render farms and queuing systems
• A good grasp of storage and networking concepts and techniques, computer hardware and operating system
• Able to develop and enhance any aspect of the production and editing systems
• Integrate off the shelf and custom applications into production pipelines
• Excellent communication, people skills, and team working skills
• Capacity to manage a busy workload with high productivity

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

Double Negative Singapore is on the lookout for a CG Supervisor to report to our newly appointed Singapore Creative Director, and be part of our expansion and growth.

Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer and assistance will be provided with relocation and visa. Contract length is negotiable and we are open to discussion regarding an appropriate time frame for this post.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and artistic leadership for CG departments including modelling, texturing, look development, effects and lighting and rendering.
• Set objectives for artists and monitor their progress.
• Interpret the artistic brief from the director / vfx supervisor.
• When working on projects based in London ensure that work meets the brief provided by the show’s sequence leads / CG supervisor.
• Take responsibility for the allocation of resources across multiple shows in order to achieve production goals.
• Specify CG pipelines to ensure efficient shot production and supervise their implementation.
• Manage communication between departments.
• Ensure that all work is of a high standard both artistically and technically.
• Work with R&D to specify new tools as required and provide continuing feedback on their effeciveness.
• Manage staff effectively so that they work well in a team and continue to be as effective as possible.
• Participate in recruitment activities including interviewing and outreach with local universities and schools.
• Assist the Singapore operations manager in securing new business.

Needs to Know

• Should have a comprehensive understanding of all areas of CG production including rendering, lighting, scripting and creature setup.
• Must be very familiar with 3D software packages, particularly maya, houdini and prman.
• Knowledge relating to animation and compositing is an advantage.

Needs to be

• Pro-active and good at solving problems.
• A good communicator who can work well with artists of all types.
• Adaptable.

Measures of Performance

• Delivery of projects on time.
• Smooth running of projects.
• Achieving consistently high standards of work across the project.
• Continuous improvement.

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

• Designs and creates character effects such as cloth and fur simulations
• Develops generalized tools, used in Character FX, to help enhance the pipeline.
• Creates cloth simulation, animation and finaling animation for shot work in production.
• Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for a shot.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrate artistic vision and appropriately expand upon the art direction given.
• Technical Animation for shots in production
• Cloth and Fur simulations
• Deformations, procedural modeling and animation

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Maya. Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred.
• Dynamic simulation background preferred.
• Scripting proficiency in Mel and Perl.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Production experience.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and proceed with objectives without supervision.

To apply, please send your resume, reel and reel breakdown to the address below.

DreamWorks Animation
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Attn: Character FX Artist

OR email your resume, reel breakdown and link to your online reel to: jobs@dreamworks.com. Please use "CFX- YOUR NAME" as the subject line of your email.

www.dreamworksanimation.com