Via CreativeHeads.net

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL-E and most recently, Up. The Northern California studio has won 21 Academy Awards® and its ten films have grossed more than $5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is Cars 2 (June 24, 2011).

Summary of Job:

Creates the motions, gestures, and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphics characters and objects.

Responsibilities:

• Receive with each assigned shot: storyboards, story reels, recorded dialogue, set layout, and direction. The Director shows each new sequence in layout and describes what is expected for every shot at a “blocking meeting”
• Read soundtrack and plan shot
• Block in movements in rough animation and show for the Director’s approval in a daily review
• Finish work for Director approval. Finish in a timely manner
• Attend animation dailies

Requirements

• Degree or certificate in classical animation, film, or related field, or equivalent production animation experience
• Must have a DVD demo reel that demonstrates application of the principles of animation to tell a story with meaning through movement
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
• Proven storytelling skills
• Ability to use acting skills, which bring characters to life, as well as clearly communicate simple ideas with which an audience can empathize
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles
• An art background, which shows a thorough, understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
• Computer animation experience preferred but not required

Submission Guidelines:

After applying via CreativeHeads.net, you will be routed directly to this position on our corporate website and must complete our application. Please also include a cover letter, a hard copy of your resume and demo reel (DVD preferred), and reel breakdown/shot list to:

Pixar Animation Studios
Attn: Recruiting – ANIMATOR
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608

After applying online, please ensure that you have agreed to the Terms at the end of the on-line application. You will not be able to continue without this affirmation. By agreeing, you are agreeing to the terms of the Submission Release.

Please note: Due to the high volume of submissions, we’re not able to provide feedback and/or return materials. Please do not send originals.

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

Via Datascope

Lead Artist
London
Salary: £40k

As the Lead Artist you’ll be required to manage the day to day operations of a talented art team.
A proven track record of working on games with strong stylisation is necessary. Traditional 2D draughtsmanship would be a distinct advantage. Character animation skills would be a bonus. Minimum software knowledge would include 3DS MAX or Maya, and Photoshop.

Contact Matt Rock: matt@datascope.co.uk

Web listing: http://www.datascope.co.uk/newsletter_may2009.htm

Via Motionographer Jobs

Animators/Motionographers at Untitled in London

We are a new animation company looking at showreels for animators, junior to senior, freelance to start. After effects, 3d, stop motion, all. We have a number of projects in the pipeline including TV ads, music promos , tv promos, corporate and tv packaging.

Send a link to your showreel and relevant work. Please only apply if you live in or near London, UK.

saxonharry@yahoo.co.uk

Climax are one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with a great history, but our future is even more exciting with titles such Overlord: Dark Legend for Codemasters, our stunning and refreshing take on the action and adventure genre.

Climax truly is an exciting, creative and fun place to work and we currently have an exceptional opportunity for a talented Freelance/ Contract SFX Artist.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Join an exciting dedicated SFX team to design, conceptualize and animate real time effects for characters and environments on current and next generation platforms.
• Have 1/ 2 years experience in the games industry and have the ability to demonstrate outstanding visual effects.
• Be able to accurately render and animate realistic and fantasy elements in line with the overall game concept and physical principles
• Be responsible for all aspects of 3D and 2D effects work including, designing and conceptualising the effects, animating geometry and camera work
• Accurately render and animate realistic and fantasy elements in line with the overall game concept and physical principles.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of creativity and understanding of modelling, texturing, lighting and particles.
• Have extensive Maya and Photoshop skills.
• Real time FX experience is essential.
• Experience in After Effects beneficial

Please send a current CV/ resume to Stuart Godfrey on sgodfrey@climaxgroup.com

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