Hasta La Motion!

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.