Hasta La Motion!

Massive TD

Software utilized:

Massive Prime
Maya

Knowledge of 3D max fume fx would be an asset.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 3 years photo real CG feature film experience. Experience as an effects artist is a plus.

Employment is to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time position.

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.

Newbreed Visual Effects is looking for a TD/software developer for its R&D department.
Tasks will include: participation in the development and maintenance of our VFX pipeline software, development of plug-ins for third-party software integration in our pipeline and according to specific production needs and development of stand-alone tools for the aforementioned.
Newbreed VFX is looking for a team player, someone with initiative and the ability to think outside the box, with problem solving skills and a good understanding of the production pipeline, and the ability to work and to deliver working solutions and tools within a tight production or development schedule.
Responsibilities :

• Participate in the development of our in-house pipeline software.
• Write plug-ins for the integration of third-party software (3D and compositing packages, etc).
• Create tools and scripts to address specific production needs.
• Work with R&D management to prioritize tasks.
• Keep CG Supervisor informed of progress, changes and issues.

Requirements :

• Experience in tools and pipeline development in the field of CG production.
• Good working knowledge of Python, C/C++, MEL and shell scripting.
• Experience in cross-platform UI development.
• Knowledge of MySQL, Perl, PHP an asset.
• Experience in shader writing an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Maya, Nuke, their scripting languages and APIs.
• Knowledge of Houdini, Mantra, and RenderMan-compliant renderers an asset.
• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Good understanding of environment variables in both OS an asset.
• Degree-level qualification in computer science.
• At least 1 year of work experience within the CG/VFX industry.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively in a collaborative environment.
• Fluency in both English and French.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and demo reel to :
jobs@newbreedvfx.com.
Please note that emails with large attachments will be discarded.
If you would like to send us your demo reel on CD, DVD or Blu-ray , please send it to the following address :

Please note that submitted demo material will not be returned. Please only send in copies of your work.

We currently have an opening for a Media Manager/VFX Artist for a TV series as commencing on/around Jan 14th 2011 and running through to mid-August.



In the position of Media Manager/VFX Artist you will act as our hands-on, go to person for receipt, organization and distribution of all incoming and outgoing media materials.



Duties will include rendering and distributing regular VFX string-outs and collection/distribution of digital assets to our main VFX artist and rendering completed shots. As part of your role, we would also like you to assist the key artists with rotoscoping, prepping some 2D and 3D effects as well as completing less complex shots for the production.



As we are a small business excellent organizational, technical problem solving and communication skills is a must and your ability to be flexible in order to meet deadlines will be required.



In exchange for this you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge into constructing cutting edge time and cost efficient vfx and post workflows which are essential to staying competitive in the TV and film industries.


Requirements:

• At least 1 year working as VFX artist with knowledge of all major VFX software programs
• Working knowledge of FCP systems and software
• Great trouble shooting skills with offline hardware and software.
• Experience with rendering completed shots and creating Quicktime string outs of in process shots.
• Strong and clear communication and management skills – both written and verbal.
• A proven sense of both artistic and technical abilities.
• Ability to work on flexi-time to meet deadlines and solve technical issues.

Duties (list is not exhaustive here):

• Rendering, prep, upload of vfx
• Working knowledge of FCP systems and software
• Great trouble shooting skills with offline hardware and software.
• Experience with rendering completed shots and creating Quicktime string outs of in process shots.
• Strong and clear communication and management skills – both written and verbal.
• A proven sense of both artistic and technical abilities.
• Ability to work on flexi-time to meet deadlines and solve technical issues.
• Some running, when required.
• Additional VFX and post duties as and when required.

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

institutionjobs@gmail.com

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

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

We currently have an opening for a full time VFX Supervisor/VFX artist for a TV series commencing on/around Jan 14th 2011 and running through to mid-August.

In this position you will act on our behalf as the hands-on go to person on set for all on set VFX work. You will also be required to complete VFX shots during times where on set VFX supervision is not required.

You must have excellent production communication and liaison skills between the main production players and our team.

As a highly organized and energetic problem solver you love constructing and updating VFX breakdowns, constantly being part of the on-set VFX consultation/coordination and will have a solid understanding of the VFX production workflow requirements to keep our team within budget and schedule.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years in either a VFX Supervisor and/or Lead VFX Generalist/Artist on various productions.
• An undergraduate degree in computer science or related field an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of all major VFX software programs
• Strong and clear communication and management skills – both written and verbal.
• A proven sense of both artistic and technical abilities

Duties:

• Attend and participate in both series producer and vfx team production meetings as required.
• Create VFX breakdowns for each script to determine maximum VFX shot list allowance with production.
• Consult with production to determine VFX resource requirements.
• Work closely with all departments to provide on set technical direction to ensure VFX sequence shots are set up, as well as to obtain asset and element creation.
• Work closely with lead VFX Artist to setup an specific element requirements for any given sequence in an episode.
• Assist pipeline and systems departments to test and implement new VFX tools and develop new methodologies for the series.

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

institutionjobs@gmail.com

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

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.

Key Purpose of the Job:

An Animator is responsible for expediting high quality character/creature animation for feature films.

Needs to Do

• Work closely with the animation lead/supervisor to create believable animation with convincing performances and motion.
• Be aware of project schedules and be capable of delivering work to deadlines.
• Must communicate well and be willing to take notes and direction.
• Must work well in a team.

Needs to Know

• 3+ years CG experience, ideally within feature films
• Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyse 3D form.
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of Maya

Needs to be

• Well versed in the principles of animation.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Highly motivated
• Adaptable
• Must communicate well and be able to take notes and direction.

Measures of Performance

• Must achieve set quota per week/month

If you would like to apply for this position please send us a copy of your CV, cover letter, a hard copy of your DVD and a shot breakdown to The Recruitment Team, Double Negative, 77 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5DU, UK. If you have any questions please email jobs@dneg.com.