Posts Tagged ‘Maya’

After Effects Animator/ Designer – (London) URGENT

We need a good AE animator with very good typographical skills and layout to start ASAP Monday to Thursday next week. Please get in touch by email with showreel and rate. Thank you. http://www.eye-dcreative.co.uk

Animation Base launches a Jobs Board

Animation Base offers a pool of the best creative jobs worldwide. The industries we service are animation, gaming, commercials, film, and online. Whether you are a 2D animator, Game Designer, Animation Director, 3D Animator or a Producer in animation or gaming, all grades of new jobs are posted daily within the UK and across Europe. Many of the jobs available are exclusively listed on Animation Base.

We proudly present a website which allows you to widen your search for work in animation & gaming in the UK and overseas. Where companies can rest their weary heads and place jobs for you all.

Lots of listings available here: http://www.animationbase.com

Experienced Maya Animators required urgently (UK) – www.festivus.co.uk

Facebook link to Festivus Group:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=2375758420

Contact: Rob Doherty

Lucasfilm Animation (California) are recruiting… here’s one example – 3D Story Artist

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.

3D Generalist (Maya + After Effects) for in-flight media – Full Time (UK)

Via Motionographer

IFE Services is one of the leading companies in the supply of in-flight media to the airline industry.

We produce a varied range of video and audio products to our clients of which 3d animation plays an important role from the branding elements to the creation of safety films.

We are looking for an excellent all round 3d artist, using Maya and After Effects specifically, with a minimum of 2+ years experience to join our in house design-team. You would be required to work on and understand existing Maya projects as well as producing original work. This is a varied role which will require you to work on a wide range of projects from conception to delivery.

A creative mind and fresh ideas are a must. You will have excellent communication skills enabling you to articulate creative ideas and ‘sell’ your concepts and creative work. You must also have a meticulous eye for detail. If you are looking for an opportunity that can offer you a creative challenge and a great team atmosphere then apply now

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