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3D Generalists/Animator Artist - Dallas, TX based studio

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Our client, a North Dallas visual media design firm, is seeking a TOP LEVEL, in-house 3D *Generalist* /
Animator - Artist for immediate hire.

Responsibilities:

 Work in collaboration with other in-house artists & management team to ensure delivery of cutting
edge animations to clients.

 Create 3D content for animations

 3D Modeling/Texturing.

 Fluid Simulation.

 Compositing for use in static illustrations

 Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

 10 years minimum professional work experience in animation production.

 Extensive training and hands-on experience with all aspects of animation process, including 3D
Modeling, UV/Projection Mapping, Lighting/Shaders and, most importantly, animation.

 Must possess strong expertise in any of the following - 3D Max (preferred), After Effects, Nuke,
Mental Ray or VRay, Photoshop, Etc. and experienced with setting up renders and operation of a
render farm.

 Must be able to model and animate with high level of detail in the following: water, fire,
environments, smoke, mechanical, architecture, scenery.

 Must have knowledge of dynamic solvers and fracturing methods.

 Very knowledgeable with video codecs and compression for output via web and DVD/CD.

 Experience with render farm operation and maintenance required.

 Must know low poly and high poly modeling methods and when to use each.

 Strong communication skills and ability to work well independently and with others.

 Detail-oriented and ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within set project
deadlines.

 Must be extremely organized and reliable.

*NOTE: No character modeling or game-related specialty candidates.

If you meet the requirements above, please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume
with a link to your online samples/demo reel to recruit@pprhr.com.

Senior Smoke Artist

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Golden Square is recruiting a Senior Smoke Artist with a minimum of 5 years experience in commercials post production.

The successful candidate will have extensive online editing experience, work well within a team and have excellent client facing communication skills with good creative problem solving.
Your responsibilities will involve conforms through to managing whole projects, attending pre-production meetings, overseeing other artists and working to tight deadlines. Additional knowledge of visual effects techniques will enable you to lead meetings with clients and aid the creative process with diplomacy.

An in-depth knowledge of Smoke (Linux) is essential and Flame advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a talented team, working on a variety of projects within our beautiful Georgian offices in Soho.

Please submit a CV and show reel (with an indication of your involvement)to Karens@goldensq.com

3d generalist maya

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ARGUNOV studio - VFX house based in Moscow - is starting VFX production for Sci-fy feature film
(summer 2014 - spring 2015) So we are opening office in Europe and hiring VFX artist for the following PROJECT positions:

nuke compositing artist
Required Qualifications
strong artistic and technical compositing skills with NUKE
experience at least 2 years.

3d generalist maya
Required Qualifications
strong skills at modeling, shading, lighting in Maya
experience at least 2 years.

mattepainter/ concept designer
Required Qualifications
- Skills in developing environmental concepts including mood paintings, architectural drawings, prop concepts - mostly sic-fy style.
-Superior yet for light, value, composition, colour, staging
-experience with Photoshop, Painter, etc
-Strong foundation in the traditional arts is a big plus
- experience at least 2 years.


animator Maya
Required Qualifications
- strong skills in realistic animation of objects
- strong skills in simulation (liquids, smoke, etc)
- basic skill in character animation, rigging
- superior eye for energy and expression of motion


motion graphics designer(any software)
Required Qualifications
- ability to create sci-fi interfaces , motion design elements etc ()
- editing skills, understanding of sound FX
- superior eye for light, value, composition, colour, staging


Please note these are not entry level positions.

Mobile Games 3D Artist (etc) required for startup company (spare time work for now)

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Looking for Artists (etc) to join our potential start-up games studio.

If you have some spare time to contribute graphics etc towards the development of a game demo (vertical slice) then we could do with your help. Since a month ago there are now six of us all working towards our first game vertical slice for our second phase investment pitch.

I have around 20years games development experience and the studio aims to make many small games over several years, alongside some bigger titles too. The current project is a fun turf war game, incorporating many hilarious mini-games to do battle in.

At this stage we can only offer royalties until investment kicks in but a great opportunity to get in at the beginning of something new and a Studio with great potential.

Based in Surrey but our team is working from elsewhere, such as Spain and Shanghai so as long as you can use Skype (voice) then you can join us from anywhere in the world. No experience necessary but competent in 3ds and Photoshop as a minimum. You can also gain some valuable games development experience by joining us.


Required:
3DS MAX - Modeling, Maping, Texturing, Bones & Animation skills.
Photoshop skills.
Skype account for our weekly (voice) meetings and development discussions.

Preferable:
Unity usage will be a big bonus to us.
Flexible to work in any artistic style.
Avid app/games player.
Willingness to learn and join in with other tasks.
Interested in contributing towards the game design.
Mobile games experience or worked on oldskool consoles.
Concept art/sketching would be great.



We are also looking for any kind of help if your up for the challenge :)

Email kasstudios@hotmail.co.uk

3DS MAX animator(s) required

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Looking for freelance 3DS MAX animators for a short term, work from home contract to start as soon as possible.

Decent money for fast work finishing off some simple character driven scenes.

Experience of Character Studio a plus.

Please mail me links to your cv and showreel.

Thanks,

Chris

Short Term Animation Instructor Needed

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The Truemax Academy is a leading 3D school based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

We are looking for an animation instructor for a two week period, from September 15th - September 26th 2014.

We welcome international applications from highly experienced, industry heavy weights who can use their experience and knowledge to help develop our students in the principles of animation. During this short period you will be required to help them create action based character animations of a realistic nature.

In return we offer a good salary, transport and accommodation costs and the opportunity to experience a friendly working atmosphere in one of north Europe’s most attractive cities.

Please contact us with a resume and link to your reel if this position is of interest.

Best Regards,
Darren

PIPE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS NEED GENERALISTS IN THE LONDON STUDIO

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At Pipe Dreams Productions we predominantly work on TV commercials for the advertising industry, on such campaigns as Unilever ‘Comfort’, SC Johnson ‘Toilet Duck’ and ‘Scrubbing Bubbles’ etc…

So... we are looking for 3DS MAX GENERALISTS.

If you do have the skills listed below then we would be happy to hear from you…


- Must be able to work on site in our LONDON studio.

- High competency in 3Ds Max is vital.

- The ability to turn your hand to most of the parts of the film making process: Modelling, animation, editing, compositing etc.

-A knowledge of PFTrack is a big advantage.

-Good communication skills that enable you to work in a team.


If this sounds like you then please do contact us, and please reference the forum you saw this job post...

Please include CV and Reel

PIPE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS NEED 3DS MAX/MENTAL RAY LIGHTERS IN THE LONDON STUDIO

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At Pipe Dreams Productions we predominantly work on TV commercials for the advertising industry, on such campaigns as Unilever ‘Comfort’, SC Johnson ‘Toilet Duck’ and ‘Scrubbing Bubbles’ etc...
So... we are looking for 3DS MAX / MENTAL RAY LIGHTERS

If you do have the skills listed below then we would be happy to hear from you…


- Must be able to work on site in our LONDON studio.


- Lighting with Mental Ray in 3Ds Max. Also Shading in 3Ds Max would be a huge plus.


-A knowledge of V-Ray for future projects would be advantageous too.

If this sounds like you then please do contact us, and please reference the forum you saw this job post...

Please include CV and Reel


PIPE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS NEED ANIMATORS IN THE LONDON STUDIO.

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At Pipe Dreams Productions we predominantly work on TV commercials for the advertising industry, on such campaigns as Unilever ‘Comfort’, SC Johnson ‘Toilet Duck’ and ‘Scrubbing Bubbles’ etc…

So... we are looking for 3DS Max Animators.

If you do have the skills listed below then we would be happy to hear from you…


- Must be able to work on site in our LONDON studio.

-Animation skills in 3DS Max is vital.

-A raw natural talent and keen, observational eye for animation.

-Good communication skills that enable you to work in a team.

- Experience with Mocap and tidying mocap is a huge plus.


If this sounds like you then please do contact us, and please reference the forum you saw this job post…

Please include CV and Reel

CG Supervisor for Feature Animation

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Cinesite Montreal is seeking a CG Supervisor for the Feature Animation division. Ideal candidate is looking for an opportunity for a highly organized and motivated CG Supervisor who desires to lead a top quality and fast paced animation team.


Job Responsibilities

* Be the driving force for the creation and adjustments of the Feature Animation Pipeline, supported by an excellent technical team
* Create and maintain an atmosphere where the objective is to create an engaging animated film of top quality, while managing and reducing the complexities of production.
* Work closely with the Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to create a memorable story that will resonate with the audience.
* Work with the Director, Head of Story and Art Director to ensure that the film is designed to maximize the budget and schedule
* Ensure that the project maintains a consistent quality and style, as established in consultation with the creative leads
* Work with the CG departments to establish the overall pipeline, workflow and directory structure for the production
* Coordinate retakes and final shots with the Director
* Distribute work and establish deadlines for CG departments, measure quality of work and create clear objectives to monitor progress and results
* Technically interpret the Director’s vision for all CG Departments in conjunction with the Animation Supervisor
* Provide creative ideas and solutions for the film on both a story, visual and technical level
* Mentor department leads and artists to encourage the growth of the division
* Incorporate changes from the Creative team, in accordance with the budget and schedule
* Be able to flag and solve potential delays or problems to stay on budget and on schedule


Qualifications

* Bachelor degree preferred
* 7 years of experience working in the animation industry, including comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of CG, pipeline and associated software/plugins. Feature Animation or Animated Television experience preferred.
* Extensive experience with a Maya based pipeline
* Intense passion for creating a film that will set itself apart from other films currently in production
* Experience with both Stereo and Stereo conversion
* Understanding of animation timing, cinematic scene and dramatic structure
* Ability to work collaboratively and on a deadline


Please apply online: http://www.cinesite.com/jobs/feature-animation-cg-supervisor-montreal/apply/form

Cloth/Hair/Fur TD for Feature Animation

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The main focus of the position will be to set up and run hair, fur and cloth simulations for use in stylized feature animated films. Responsibilities will include research and development of cloth set ups and creating believable cloth simulations for both moving characters and inanimate objects within assigned shot work. You will also be required to create general show related effects.


Duties

* Generate cloth effects and general show related effects as required, nCloth, Syflex, particles, fluids or rigid body dynamics simulations in Houdini and/or Maya. Develop new tools for productions as required.
* Work with the senior FX TDs, supervisors, lighters and compositors to ensure a high quality final look.
* Work with your immediate team and with the seniors, supervisors and producers on a show to meet deadlines for delivery.


Skills

* Software: Good previous experience in generating effects using Maya, Shave and Haircut and/or Houdini
* Production experience with nCloth, Syflex or similar quality cloth solver and in creating other effects such as fire, smoke, fluids, destruction.
* Thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to effects
* Basic understanding of rigging, modelling and geometry deformers
* Ability to work well in a team and solve shot specific issues independently.
* Operating Systems: Linux, (Windows)
* Working knowledge of Renderman, Vray and/or Arnold
* Languages: MEL, VEX, Python, basic cshell scripting, (Renderman shading language, Perl, C++)
* (Previous film industry experience)

Please apply online: http://www.cinesite.com/jobs/feature-animation-cloth-hair-fur-td-montreal/apply/form

Animation Director for Feature Animation

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Cinesite Montreal is seeking an Animation Director for a Feature Animated Film. Ideal candidate is looking for an opportunity for a highly organized and motivated Animation Director who desires to lead a top quality and fast paced animation team.


Job Responsibilities

* Be the driving force for the creation and adjustments of the Feature Animation Pipeline, supported by an excellent technical team
* Work with the team to create top quality body and facial rigs that will maintain the desired quality
* Create and maintain an atmosphere where the objective is to create an engaging animated film of top quality, while managing and reducing the complexities of production.
* Work closely with the Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to create a memorable story that will resonate with the audience.
* Work with the Director, Head of Story and Art Director to ensure that the film is designed to maximize the budget and schedule
* Ensure that the project maintains a consistent quality and style, as established in consultation with the creative leads
* Along with the Creative Team, establish an animation style that reflects the tone of the film, and maintain the style throughout the film
* Work with the department leads to establish the overall pipeline, workflow and directory structure for the animation and associated departments
* Coordinate retakes and final shots with the Director
* Distribute work and establish deadlines for the animation department, measure quality of work and create clear objectives to monitor progress and results
* Technically interpret the Director’s vision for the animation departments in conjunction with the CG Supervisor
* Provide creative ideas and solutions for the film on both a story, visual and technical level
* Mentor animation leads and animators to encourage the growth of the division
* Incorporate changes from the Creative team, in accordance with the budget and schedule
* Be able to flag and solve potential delays or problems to stay on budget and on schedule


Qualifications

* Bachelor degree preferred
* 7+ years of experience working in the animation industry, including comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of CG, pipeline and associated software/plugins. Feature Animation experience required.
* Extensive experience with a Maya based pipeline
* Intense passion for creating a film that will set itself apart from other films currently in production
* Understanding of animation timing, cinematic scene and dramatic structure
* Experience with animating for Stereo
* Ability to work collaboratively and on a deadline

Please apply online: http://www.cinesite.com/jobs/feature-animation-director-montreal/apply/form

Senior/Lead Layout Artist for Feature Animation

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Cinesite Montreal is seeking a Senior/Lead Layout Artist for the Feature Animation division.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main focus of the position will be to build the foundation of a shot, pulling together the various objects to compose the CG scene while executing the staging, blocking, camera work and stereoscopic camera setup that make up the foundation of a successful shot or sequence of shots throughout the film.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Strong Maya knowledge with good problem solving skills and a solid understanding of a stereoscopic feature animation pipeline
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in order to maintain continuity within the sequence
• Previous experience of scene layout to match previs or storyboard reference is preferred
• Technical problem solving is key to the role so basic Mel and Python scripting is ideal but not required
• A strong knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking and camera work.
• A working knowledge of stereoscopic cameras and shot-to-shot depth continuity
• Previous experience in animation blocking is advantageous
• Ability to work independently as well as a strong communicator and a good team player
• Previous film industry experience is preferred

Pipeline TD

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We are looking for experienced pipeline developers to maintain and advance Cinesite’s global production pipeline.
Keeping our pipeline efficient and up to date with new production challenges plays a key role in allowing our artists to be creative and deliver stunning imagery.
As a senior pipeline developer, you will be working with a great development team in designing and implementing our production toolset. You will also be liaising directly with artists, supervisors and producers to identify and address improvements to our workflow.

Duties

* Manage and maintain the libraries and APIs to our core pipeline tools
* Profile and analyse the performance of our infrastructure in order to identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement
* Maintain software repositories and deployment systems
* Provide support to our TDs, artists and production teams on pipeline issues
* Work closely with the rest of the development team to ensure standard working practices are being followed


Skills

* Advanced programming knowledge using Python and C/C++
* Good understanding of visual effects and/or animation pipelines and workflows
* Extensive experience with source control and build systems in a Linux environment
* A good handle on software development best practices, such as TDD, continuous integration and agile methodologies
* A proactive attitude and great team spirit are essential
* Experience with global pipelines across multiple sites would be a plus

Please apply online: http://www.cinesite.com/jobs/senior-pipeline-developer-montreal/apply/form

Live Action VFX Compositors, Commercial Projects in Los Angeles Only

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Short-term contracts open for LA Based, live-action VFX compositors. Required to have at least two full years experience working as a mid to senior level live-action compositor for at least three commercial projects per year; using Smoke, Nuke and / or After Effects. Must be solid with cleanup, paint, patching, roto, keying, warping, etc. Rate is 0 / day, up to 10h per day. No remote contracts available, nor opportunities for pure feature-film compositors at this time.

If interested, please email info@giantsteps.us with your demo reel, shot breakdown, cv and phone number.

PIPE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS NEED 3DS MAX/MENTAL RAY LIGHTERS IN THE LONDON STUDIO

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At Pipe Dreams Productions we predominantly work on TV commercials for the advertising industry, on such campaigns as Unilever ‘Comfort’, SC Johnson ‘Toilet Duck’ and ‘Scrubbing Bubbles’ etc...
So... we are looking for 3DS MAX / MENTAL RAY LIGHTERS

If you do have the skills listed below then we would be happy to hear from you…


- Must be able to work on site in our LONDON studio.


- Lighting with Mental Ray in 3Ds Max. Also Shading in 3Ds Max would be a huge plus.


-A knowledge of V-Ray for future projects would be advantageous too.

If this sounds like you then please do contact us, and please reference the forum you saw this job post…

Please include CV and Reel

PIPE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS NEED ANIMATORS IN THE LONDON STUDIO.

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At Pipe Dreams Productions we predominantly work on TV commercials for the advertising industry, on such campaigns as Unilever ‘Comfort’, SC Johnson ‘Toilet Duck’ and ‘Scrubbing Bubbles’ etc…

So... we are looking for 3DS Max Animators.

If you do have the skills listed below then we would be happy to hear from you…


- Must be able to work on site in our LONDON studio.

-Animation skills in 3DS Max is vital.

-A raw natural talent and keen, observational eye for animation.

-Good communication skills that enable you to work in a team.

- Experience with Mocap and tidying mocap is a huge plus.


If this sounds like you then please do contact us, and please reference the forum you saw this job post…

Please include CV and Reel

Animated TV Show Production looking for assorted talents

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We are hiring for an animated TV Series production based in Vienna Austria

We are looking for:

- producers & production managers
- storyboard artists
- directors
- cg generalists
- modelling artists
- animators
- rendering artists
- compositing artists

Experience in animated TV Series production is not necessary, but a big plus.
On site Vienna preferred, remote is possible.

please go to our website to apply.
or send your CV and portfolio to talent@arxanima.com
subject: "tvs - [your desired position]"

www.arxanima.com | vienna | austria | talent@arxanima.com

3d model,rigging,animation

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hi
I am shashank right now working in bmsils as animator.

Mechanical 3D Artists (Simulation\Training)

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We at Media Box Studios, a division of Epsilon Systems are looking to bring on multiple 3D artists that excel in accurate high quality mechanical modeling for use in training purposes. Type of work would include recreating existing real world objects with very high accuracy for use in the nGrain software.
I know it is not games related, but it is an easy transition from game art to technical modeling if you are proficient in hard surface high res modeling.

This is a full time, on site position.
Current US citizenship required.

Please send Portfolios and resumes to jobs@mbxi.com
Feel free to pm me any questions you have

Place of Performance
* Warrenton, VA

Roles and Responsibilities:
* Creates detailed complex mechanical models and large assemblies using 3D Studio Max

* Creates realistic texture maps using Adobe Photoshop

* Produce artwork within technical and design parameters

* Adjusts and adapts designs in response to feedback and project evaluation

* Thinks critically and diagnoses problems to ensure proper functionality of exported models

* Teamwork and Accountability

* Delivers products on time and on budget

* Works well in a team environment with others who have a passion for 3D modeling

* Establishes, maintains, and enhances relationships with internal creative resources and clients

Minimum Qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in 3D, Graphics, or similar discipline
* 4+ years of experience creating high detail industrial/mechanical models using Autodesk 3DS Max and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)

* Superior eye for detail and an understanding of complex, hard surface modeling techniques

* Exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling

* Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player

Preferred Qualifications:
* Programming and/or scripting experience a plus

* Proficiency with nGrain Production Suite a plus

* Proficiency with Unity a plus

* Experience in modeling engines turbines and mechanical equipment

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, M/F/D/V.
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