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Jobs: Black Mast seeks VFX Supervisor

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Black Mast Studios is looking for an all around VFX Supervisor familiar with roto, compositing, matte painting, lighting and animation for a long term partnership on a gig by gig basis.

We have an influx of projects that will be distributed on the web over the next year that will require some level of VFX ranging from minimal compositing to fully rendered green screen matte paintings.

Pay will be on a project by project basis, with the possibility of becoming a partner in a growing Transmedia company.

We are currently accepting resumes for any and all departments, and are open to someone just out of college, looking to build a resume.

2+ years of experience with the following software is preferred:
After Effects
Final Cut Pro
Element 3D
Maya

Consistency, reliability a positive mindset, and a quick turn around are our top priorities in a candidate. Must be able to stick to agreed upon deadlines. Our work is mostly in the sci-fi realm drawing inspiration from comic books and video games, and even working on large recognizable properties, so familiarity with this genre is also preferred.
More Info: http://www.blackmaststudios.com

Apply to: Ramon

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Jobs: Disney seeks Second Animation Editor

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Walt Disney Animation Studios currently has an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Animation Editor at its Burbank, CA studio.  This position reports to the First Assistant Editor and Supervising Editor.

From the site:Daily Duties:

  • Preps for and handles dailies screenings (sweatbox sessions) under direction of the Production Supervisor
  • Have good working knowledge of all editorial pipeline and EDI Continue reading
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Jobs: Senior Pipeline Technical Director

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RGH Studios is looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Director in Woodland Hills, CA.

From the site:

RGH Studios is currently looking for Pipeline Technical Directors to collaborate in the delivery of production-ready tools for Visual Effects & Feature Animation. We have several positions available for Studio Infrastructure & Show based development.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Scripted Tool Development & support

This opportunity collaborates with the Global Pipeline initiative and is considered a Project/Show based hire. Pipeline is focusing on bridging the work of artists & vendors worldwide, across multiple feature films & themed entertainment productions.

We’re looking for talented TD’s across all levels of skillset (mid to senior). RGH Technical Directors work with the Pipeline Supervisor to architect & develop production tools as well as supporting modules in a Python scripting environment. Responsibilities include but not limited to automating Shotgun, Revolver, Deadline, as well as support the Digital Asset Production & Review System.

 

Qualifications

  • Senior level:  +5 years’ production experience
  • Mid-level:  +3 years’ production experience
  • Experience in Editorial & Video Review System development
  • Advanced python skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Nuke & Maya, Houdini and Softimage a bonus.
  • Comfortable developing for Windows, Mac & Linux
  • Advanced problem solving & troubleshooting skills a must
  • Progressive knowledge of VFX production & development trends
  • Excellent time management & communication skills

 

Pluses – Experience with the following:

  • Experience with Shotgun
  • Experience with Deadline Render Management System & RV
  • Shader development, simulation systems
  • PyQT or PySide
  • Experience with Softimage and Houdini
  • Experience with Arnold and/or Vray

 

Please send your resume to:
vish.kumar@rghentertainment.com

You can read more and apply here.

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Jobs: Animation/AE Artist

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Aplusfilmz Aplusfilmz LLC is looking for an Animation/After Effects artist.

From the site:

We are looking for a flashy and stylish animator to collaborate with on our new music video for Joey Badass and the Pro Era crew. We have already shot the video and want to add an element of hand-drawn animation and sketch-style graffiti to blend in with our footage. We are open creatively to different styles and would like to collaborate with an artist who is passionate about the project and wants a great promotional piece for their reel. This video will receive a large promotional push and will be aired on MTV and BET, among other stations. Joey is an MTV Artist to Watch, and appears on this months cover of XXL Magazine, the 2013 Freshman Class issue.

Here is a link to his most recent video, also animated: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/?p=197703

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Jobs: Sr character/creature animator

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Media Match is reporting a job up for grabs in Sherman Oaks, CA. You apparently need to join their site to get details on who the employer is. Not sure if it’s free.

A Sherman Oaks based VFX Studio, is looking for a SR CHARACTER/CREATURE ANIMATOR for an upcoming feature film project.

From the site:

Job Description:-Create animated characters and objects based on client or supervisor direction-Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot. -Emphasis should be placed on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/ dialog as required by each specific project. -Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. -Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. -Candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions. -Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to difficult.Required Skills and Experience:- Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required- Previous experience creating naturalistic creature and/or character animation as well as inanimate object animation- Must demonstrate the ability to analyze organic motion and have a good understanding of realistic weight and timing-Minimum requirement of 4+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred. -Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. -Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.- This is an LA based positionTo apply, please send reel and resume.

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Jobs: Animator- Culver City

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A rather cryptic ad for a studio in Culver City looking for two animators just went live. I presume it’s Sony because they’re the most prominent there but I am not certain. You can read more below.

From the site:

Culver City local Animation Studio needs to fill two positions for current project on upcoming feature film starting immediately. Positions specified below:

Seeking Senior level Maya generalist with experience in particles in effects. Feature film work on your demo reel is required. Some MEL Scripting/Expressions are going to be a sizeable part of this job. You will be working directly with the visual effects supervisor and doing some particles and effects and object animation (no characters). You will also need to know how to work with a tracked camera (some tracking experience is good as well) and modeling some environment geometry for us to create some lighting effects later in comp. Demo reels with similar work to the Watchmen (exploding reactor scene) are on the right track.

Also seeking Senior Level After Effects Compositor. Feature film experience necessary. Must have experience compositing effects such as lighting and particles into feature film plates. Should be an all-around After Effects guru, even to the point of being able to relieve some of the 3D effects work with your After Effects skills. Must know all about look up tables and film color space.

Please reply with your demo reel url, resume, and your hourly rate. Specify which position you are applying for in the subject of the email. Work is on site in Culver City, CA. No recruiters. No remote.

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