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Filter has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Lead 3D Animation Artist for a direct hire position in Chicago. Our client is a pioneering animation studio providing services to leading advertising firms and major brands around the globe.  Our ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enthusiasm for the work and the ability to solve problems.  This position is not for the inexperienced – you must have the ability to lead by example and provide a short, fantastic reel.  If you possess this unique combination of skills and experience, Filter would like to hear from you!

Via Filter (Agency)
3D Graphics + Gaming: Lead 3D Animation Artist
Puget Sound | Client Site | Long Term | Direct Hire

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Setting the bar for quality and serving as a resource to more junior members of the team, by guiding the visual style of their work and answering technical questions.
• Working with the Production Manager to keep projects on schedule, anticipating and solving problems.
• Creating stunning, high quality keyframe animations, plus modeling and texturing
• Traveling on occasion to the U.K.

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Expert level 3ds Max (Animation, Modeling, Characters, Mental Ray)
• Photoshop, Premiere
• Strong expertise in Compositing with Fusion (preferred) or other similar programs
• Awareness of color, modeling and texturing techniques
• Strong attention to detail and communications skills
• Ability to both lead a team and work independently
• Organizational skills and experience meeting deadlines
• Ability to work within a style guide and follow storyboards

EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

• Experience in the game, film or other related industry is required
• Previous senior or lead roles in the field
• Wide and varied skill set touching on modeling (character and environment), lighting, editing, animation, cinematography, directing, storytelling and compositing.

A BIT ABOUT FILTER

Filter is a unique digital solutions agency providing creative marketing solutions, consulting and staffing services. From experience design and development, to content management services, to contract staffing and direct hire recruitment, Filter offers a wide range of services. We have the largest network of top designers, developers and other digital talent on the West Coast, which enables us to fashion solutions that are both more flexible and more cost-effective than those offered by traditional agencies. Filter counts among its clients many of the top global consumer and technology brands. Filter has offices in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.filterdigital.com We will review your resume and portfolio and contact you if your skills and experience appear to be a good fit. Filter is an equal opportunity employer.

We are an animation and design studio looking for a senior motion graphic designer to join our core team in creating exceptional motion visuals for advertising, gaming and broadcast.

You will have a minimum experience of 4 years in design and AFX animation, backed by a strong portfolio and polished boards. Cinema 4D / Maya and composting skills would be an advantage.

London studio based (no remote applicants please). Freelance basis. Please send a link to your online portfolio to jobs@kazoo-creative.com.

Main site: http://www.kazoo-creative.com

ANIMATION CONTRACTOR REQUIRED
EA Bright Light Studio located in Guildford, Surrey has an opening for experienced contract Animators to work alongside our internal development team on our Harry Potter franchise. The contracts are likely to start in October 2009 for at least five months.

EA is looking for an Animator with demonstrable experience in the gaming industry, preferably with experience working on PS3 and XBOX 360 platforms. Ideally contractors will have shipped a number of titles previously on these platforms.

•Strong Maya experience
•Experience using Motion builder
•Experience of Animating in game characters both key framed and motion captured
•Very strong understanding of principles of animation (weight; timing, arcs, follow through and overshoot etc.)
•Ability to produce quality artwork
•Self-motivated with good communication skills essential
•Experience in distributed development desirable

Please send your CV, including the link to your online portfolio to contractingatbrightlight@ea.com detailing your daily rate expectations.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals who can work onsite in Guildford and are already eligible to legally work in the UK.

Via Motionographer

Inition are a 3D/ VR production company based in Shoreditch, London. Currently they are looking for a freelance mid level 3ds max designer to work in their London office. Some programming experience would be desirable however not essential.

Must have good knowledge and capabilities in, 3ds max: modelling, texturing & animation (understands rigging). The type of work we require would be refining existing car models and landscapes set within an existing car racing game. In some cases we will require new elements to be created.

The project may (TBC) last for a period of 6-8 weeks, so ideally looking for someone who is available in the next few weeks up until the middle to end of October.

Please email us a link to your reel; please also include your day rate and availability.

CyberCoders are looking for a Sr. Flash Animator, Flash XML, Actionscript 3, AS3, Flash develop, flex, flash develop, OOP, OOD, Maya, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, AfterEffects.

If you are a Flash Animator/Developer that loves movies and a fast pasted environment, please read on!

The Flash Animator/Developer will be working closely with the Creative and Art Directors in Los Angeles to conceive and develop Flash projects including but not limited to Web sites, online advertising ad units and destination Microsites, presentations, and other animations. Experience must include 3-5 years experience as graphic designer and MINIMUM 3 years experience as a Flash developer, preferably in an agency environment.

More details here: http://www.animation.net/jobs/sr-flash-animator-flash-designer-flash-animation-job_J3I4JC70Z49PL22PHG4