FX TD @ MPC Advertising London

With offices all over the globe, MPC is one of the world's leading visual effects (VFX) studios, creating high-end VFX for the advertising industries.

We are constantly looking for the best talents in the world, enthusiastic people that come to work every day with the desire to be a part of some of the best work in the industry.



Our FX TDs are responsible for creating a variety of 3D Effects for a very broad range of content. Primarily TV & Experiential Advertising.

If you have a passion for FX then we want to hear from you, whether you've just graduated, are looking for new challenges or are used to leading teams of FX TDs - all levels are welcome!


Primary Responsibilities:Execute FX tasks using off-the-shelf tools and MPC proprietary software
Assist with developing the look of a sequence with the supervision team
Maintain department’s best working practice in FX
Explore and recommend new FX techniques and software
Organise and attend client meetings, with the ability to lead discussions
Be creative and proactive in executing and assisting all shots in a sequence
Evaluate the department’s FX workflow and pipeline

Experience and Skills:
Proven and demonstrable experience in high-end CG
In-depth knowledge of FX techniques, workflow and software
Thorough understanding of most CG techniques and technologies
Proactive in picking up proprietary FX tools
Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues

Please apply through our website here - http://www.moving-picture.com/fx-artist-advertising

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - FX

Designs, creates and animates digital effects elements and methodology for computer generated FX animation. Typically creates elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena (e.g., fire, smoke, water, bubbles, lava, dust, etc.) to create a believable world for the story. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets to ensure show/ client deadlines are met. Artists must be able to develop solutions and techniques that meet art/ technical direction. Participate in dailies, rounds, team reviews of work in progress. Interact with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to create multiple types of digital effects from simple to moderately difficult. Knowledge of applicable software packages including Houdini and Maya required. Knowledge of Renderman shading, volume rendering and ray tracing experience preferred. Linux and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python. Minimum requirement of 2-5+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.


To apply, please send resume and on-line link to your reel to: recruiting@imageworks.com

2013 PORTFOLIO/REEL/RESUME DROP-OFF EVENT - LOS ANGELES, CA

2013 PORTFOLIO/REEL/RESUME DROP-OFF EVENT - LOS ANGELES, CA - WEDNESDAY MARCH 20

2013 Portfolio/Reel/Resume Drop-Off Event - Los Angeles, CA - Wednesday March 20

Are you an animator or visual effects professional with 2 - 5 years+ experience? We'd love to talk to you.


Disney Animation is hosting a reel/portfolio drop off event at the TAG Gallery in Santa Monica.

Stop by to meet with some of our leads, hear about opportunities, and talk about the craft of animation.


To view our current opportunities please visit https://careers.disneyanimation.com/job_groups


If you plan on attending, please create a profile and/or upload your latest reel and/or: https://careers.disneyanimation.com/login


We hope to see you there!



Wednesday, March 20

TAG Gallery - Bergamot Arts Complex

2525 Michigan Ave.

Santa Monica, CA 90404

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Parking available on site






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Careers @ Sidefx

Sidefx has opportunities for artist, interns, developers etc. check it out often

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Framestore L.A.

LA - Studio - Generalist Lighting TD

Overall Job Purpose

Framestore in LA is looking for Mid-Senior Lighting/Generalist TD's with both photo-real and creative aptitudes for our commercials team. We're looking for candidates that can take a project from start to finish while being involved creatively with the team, directors and clients. You'll need the ability to think on your feet, and to react quickly to changing parameters. You'll have a full understanding every aspect of the CG process, and be skilled in multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• In depth knowledge & experience of one or more: Maya / Houdini / XSI.

• In depth knowledge & experience of one or more: MentalRay / RenderMan / Arnold / Mantra. Other renderers a plus

• Strong Lighting/Shading ability in multiple disciplines - env/organic/mechanical/creature/fx

• Mel / Python Scripting

• Good knowledge/ability in entire CG process - Modeling/Rigging/Texture/LookDev/Dynamics

• Understanding of Pipelines

• Strong team player

• Comp/Nuke working knowledge a big plus

• Shoot supervision a big plus

• Illustration skills a big plus

• Editing skills a big plus

Due to the high volume of applications we will only reply to those that have been shortlisted for interview.

At this time, preference is given to applicants with permission to work in the U.S.

http://careers.framestore.com/vacancy.php?id=264
Start date: ASAP

Framestore recruiting

Montreal - FX TD

With an emphasis on the aesthetics and techniques to create photorealistic effects within nature, FX TDs will take 3D scenes from animators/matchmovers to create FX simulations that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline. 

Responsibilities

Create particle, RigidBody , fluid, cloth, fur & hair simulations.
Apply lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or pass the simulations onto a Lighting TD.
Uses an array of commercial and proprietary FX tools.
Works in partnership with modellers, animators, lighters, texture artists & compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the highest standard.
Works within the team on a production to determine the various design solutions needed to create the effects.
Designs and creates images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques for digital visual effects.
Help design solutions where a more procedural approach can be used to help create the effects required.
Produces test and often final renders of all FX elements for a shot.
Creates working quick-comps for review by the supervision team.

Essential

Excellent Houdini and/or Maya
Thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation / animation.
Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosion, also simulation techniques for RBD, cloth and hair.
Working knowledge of Renderman or Arnold preferred
Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modelling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing.
Familiar with pipeline issues especially working between multiple packages.
Working knowledge of at least one compositing application (Shake, Nuke, Halo, etc) and a solid understanding of the compositing process.
Should have strong Vex/hscript/Mel scripting skills.

Desirable

Knowledge in other simulation packages such as Naiad
Programming skills with C/C++ also an advantage along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK and Maya API.
Python and Unix shell scripting also advantageous.
Experience with other render packages
Please include link to your online showreel on your CV

http://careers.framestore.com/vacancy.php?id=292

Start date: ASAP

HOUDINI POSITION NOW OPEN

Location:

LOOK effects www.lookfx.com

Position Summary:

Houdini artist to create visuals (e.g., feathers, grass, natural environment fire, water, smoke, and clouds)
and anything else organic in nature.
These effects will employ the use of particle systems, deformations, blobbies, flocking, dynamics, rendering,
compositing, shader writing, scripting, other procedural techniques.


Responsibilities:

* Work with other TDs, Supervisors and Producers to create believable special effects
* Accurately interpret concept art and design from the Art Department
* Use and understand 3D lighting, effects and compositing tools
* Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput

Required skills:

* Very strong knowledge of Houdini
* Must have a minimum 5 years experience
* Strong demo reel/portfolio in realistic effects and procedural animation and lighting
* Create highly reusable, production-ready effects assets
* Proven ability to produce high-quality simulations and final output
* Understanding and experience with advanced rendering using Mantra
* Ability to perform visual and analytical problem-solving in 3 dimensional space
* Ability to work well in team atmosphere
* Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks
* Good communication skills
* Motivated, independent, flexible, creative, and a strong problem solver

Bonus:

* General Maya knowledge
* Experience programming in Python is a plus.

If you feel you meet the requirements and have the required skills, please send a resume and link to online demoreel to

recruit3d@lookfx.com


Please note the following


Must be a citizen of the USA, CANADA, or MEXICO.
NO outsourcing companies outside the USA OR CANADA
Students, recent grads, interns, need not apply.