Lucasfilm Recruitment

“We’re in the business of telling great stories and making magic. We produce really cool films, video games and television programming. We create amazing visual effects and sound design. We market, distribute and license our products and services around the world. We’re constantly striving to push the envelope.”

The Mid-level 3D Story Artist works with other artists under the CG Supervisor as part of a team to pre-visualize CG animated television episodes given direction from Supervising and Episodic Directors.

• Under minimal supervision, use and occasionally create, digital assets including character and backgrounds to interpret a script as visualized by the Supervising and/or Episodic director.
• Provide cinematic pre-visualization of Director’s vision by completing layout of 3D animatic level sequences from start to finish using multiple elements based on scripts and input from Director(s).
• Provides other concept artists with underlays and source art created in 3D.
• Tracks shot progress through entire pre-visualization process. Archives all project files, renders, and source images.
• Completes special projects as needed or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience in feature film or television production
• Extensive training in and/or strong demonstrable understanding of the principles of story-telling, art and film.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scene, shot, camera, and character composition is required.
• Modeling, lighting, texturing and animation experience strongly desired.
• Knowledge of terminology and techniques used in film, animation and visual effects including basic knowledge of photography and camera lenses.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Maya, XSI or 3Ds max required. Proficiency in other applications such as Photoshop and After Effects, as well as familiarity with digital video is highly desired.
• Ability to learn and use new software as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure as well as implement changes based on input from multiple sources.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a multi-user environment.
• Excellent organizational skills a must.

From Cartoon SNAP! DisneyToon Studios Looking for Story Artist

DisneyToon Studios has openings for Storyboard Artists to join the production team at their Glendale, CA studio. This position is represented by the Animation Guild.

Responsibilities:

• Translate story ideas into visual sequences based on notes and meetings with the Director and other members of the story team.
• Work closely with Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to develop the cinematography and staging; choosing initial camera placement and angles; defining action and camera movement.
• Convey the essence of story line, scene structure, character emotion and create action and humor in alignment with the overall direction of the film.
• Solve story and structure problems — punch up scenes.

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred
• Experience on multiple Feature Films and/or Television Series as a Story Artist
• Ability to work digitally required, i.e. Digital GDI/Photoshop
• Ability to create action and humor expressed through drawing
• Strong drawing skills with a sense of design, character and composition
• Understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelors degree preferred

To apply: If you haven’t created a profile with them you can do so at www.disneyanimation.com. Once completed, submit your resume and link to your work at dts.jobs@disney.com

From Cartoon Snap

Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for several artists for its newest show, tentatively titled, Untitled Avatar the Last Airbender Project!

We are looking for one, or multiple, of the following:

• Storyboard Artists (6)
• Storyboard Revisionists (3)
• Storyboard Supervisors (3)
• Prop Designer (1)
• Character Designer (1)

Please Note: Because these are artistic positions, a test will be required.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must submit your resume online at www.mtvnetworkscareers.com. You may also click on the links above for particular jobs. The listing is filed under Location: Burbank. Please follow up by submitting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you must fill-out a portfolio release form.

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf.

Mail in, or drop off, the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:

Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502

Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying. Please Note: We would like to fill these positions ASAP! Get your work in as soon as you can; the reviews will be happening shortly.

Pixar will also be recruiting at Siggraph on August 3rd – 7th but they are not collecting resumes, portfolio or demo reels. More about Siggraph here.

Their current career listings are here.