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DreamWorks Animation is actively recruiting for some very exciting projects including “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Shrek Forever After”.  We will be in New Orleans for the annual SIGGRAPH conference August 3rd –7th. If you are planning to attend, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t worry about having to carry those cumbersome reels and resumes with you around the conference. Instead, please send them to us ahead of time. If you are interested in a non-artistic role, please send your contact information, resume and cover letter to jobs@DreamWorks.com. If you’re applying for an artistic role, please send your portfolio and/or reel and resume to the address below by 7/27/09. Don’t forget to let us know how we can reach you in New Orleans!

DreamWorks Animation – Recruiting Dept.
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
ATTN: SIGGRAPH 2009 – Name of the job you are applying for

We appreciate your interest in DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks and look forward to meeting you in New Orleans!

www.dreamworksanimation.com

Rumour has it that Darkside Animation are close to starting production of their new feature ‘The Kitchen Games’. Might be worth contacting them for placements.

Darkside Animation
Suite 17 & 18
4 and 4A Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RP

t. +44 (0)203 056 0690
e. info@dsanim.com

Post via creativeheads.net:

Senior Animator
Image Engine
Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada

Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: Canada

Job Description and Responsibilities:

The Senior Animator must have a professional demo reel that demonstrates examples of high-end television or feature film non-character and character animation. Exceptionally strong cinematic skills are a must. Excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to take direction are essential.

Job Description

• Animate dynamic, believable and appealing non-character and characters assets
• Deliver animation assets on time and at a high level of quality
• Clearly communicate progress and issues
• Be willing to understand and act upon direction

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years VFX experience working on episodic television and/or feature films
• Expert knowledge in Maya – this is a senior level position
• Ideal candidate will be a strong visual storyteller and well-versed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity

Image Engine
15 West 5th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5Y 1H4
604-874-5634
604-708-8433 FAX
http://www.image-engine.com