Hasta La Motion!

Fulltime contract Position, Central London

We are currently looking for 3D Max Artists. These positions will provide an opportunity to bring your skills to the team on exciting print, interactive and broadcast projects. Being part of this ambitious company will allow you to work on live projects in a team environment. You will be required to manage projects on your own, reporting to supervisor staff.

Responsibilities to include:

• 3D modelling, texturing and UVing, lighting, rendering
• Particle FX
• MaxScript a plus
• Rendering in a production environment

Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of Max
• Good knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray
• An interest in Photorealism is essential
• Experience in broadcast and print media
• Applicants must have at least 2/3 years industry experience
• An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and real world realism
• Experience with node based compositing packages a plus (Digital Fusion, Shake)
• Must be a keen 3D artist, up to date with this fast changing industry

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment, then this is the role for you!

Please email your CV, showreel / examples of work and full contact details to: info@taylorjames.com

Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work-permission sponsorship.

We are currently welcoming applications for a talented Senior 3D Animator. Joining this ambitious company you will bring with you production experience and the ability to lead projects from start to finish. Strong planning and management of teams is important and client-facing experience is a plus. You will have experience in a wide range of skills, techniques and software knowledge. Experience in VFX and Animation for Broadcast and print advertising industry areas.

Responsibilities to include:

• Independently manage and oversee CGI jobs from initial quotation stage through to completion, including client liaison, briefing, scheduling and team management.
• Animation and VFX – rigging, roto/paint, camera tracking, FX/dynamics
• 2D Animation (Compositing)
• Modeling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing.
• Managing and checking CGI operator’s work and maintaining quality, give clear and concise briefs and always be willing to offer advice and support.
• Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department.

Requirements:

• 8+ years professional experience 3DSMax in broadcast and print media.
• Experience in a node based compositing package (primarily Fusion, also Shake, Nuke)
• knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray a plus
• Knowledge of particles, fluid dynamics desirable (Commotion, RealFlow)
• Rotoscoping with Silhouette and camera tracking (PFTrack, Boujou)
• Knowledge of Z-Brush and MotionBuilder desirable
• An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and realism
• An interest in Photorealism is essential

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working, and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment with good long term prospects, then this is the role for you!

Please email your CV, show reel / examples of work and full contact details to: reception@taylorjames.com
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work-permission sponsorship.

We are currently looking for experienced VFX lecturers to join our team to teach in classroom based our training courses.

This is a full-time position.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
* Thorough understanding of VFX techniques, technologies and processes
* Knowledge of Maya, especially good at teaching particle and dynamic, and Photoshop and either Shake or Nuke,
* A passion for their work

Experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring is an advantage.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality training in the industry and we take great pride in our tutors. These opportunities are ideally suited to the professional VFX artist who wants to take a break from production and work regular, predictable hours to help improve the quality of people entering the industry.

To Apply: Send your CV and Showreel to
annie.ren.of@gmail.com with subject title “JOB APPLICATION”.