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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.

Needs to Show

* Demo Reel (Quick time on website preferred) of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, and entertainment with facial animation.
* Resume and Credit List

Needs To Do

* Work closely with animation leads to create convincing facial performances and motion.
* Follows Supervisor/Leads instructions clearly and carry out notes effectively on shots.
* Be aware of what is happening on the floor at all times – identify problems to the Animation Supervisor.
* Work with Leads to develop expression pose libraries.
* Create solid facial animation for each character based on their role in the script and dialog.
* Deliver shots within deadlines.
* Work with Leads to assess rigs to meet an animator’s need for control, functionality, usability and performance.
* File management – organize work/files efficiently.

Needs To Know

* Entry level to 1+ years relevant experience
* Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
* Knowledge of high end 3D software (particularly Maya, Max, Houdini and XSI are a plus.)
* Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
* Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
* Classical animation background is an asset.

Needs To Be

* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Highly motivated
* Adaptable
* Accepting of change

Measures of Performance

* Must achieve set quota per week/month
* Must learn new technologies quickly
* Must be willing to have fun at work

Submit at Angie Jones angie.jones@image-metrics.com

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.

Via cgchar-animation.com

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

In need of strong character animator to join full 3D Animation Project. Must be Maya based and able to work on-site in Los Angeles Office. Immediate availability, please send links to reel & resume to dan@yuco.com.

http://www.yuco.com/