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.

Rainmaker needs a talented Lead Animator to work on our feature!

So what are we looking for in our Lead? Someone who will set the bar high…and we mean high…as in amazingly high animation… and totally inspire the crew! Someone who’s a great mentor, who loves to teach others and pass on the knowledge of awesome skills for creating incredible animation.

Job Requirements

Some other qualities that this person possesses…they’ve worked in the industry for at least 5 years and on at least one CG animated feature in a senior capacity. Sounds like you? Then what are you waiting for? Apply directly to us at www.rainmaker.com

Rainmaker Entertainment is a multi-faceted animation studio that innovatively creates and produces compelling characters and timeless stories for a global audience.

http://www.paintingpractice.com/

Painting Practice in leafy Richmond is interested in hearing from any C4D Artists, Animators, Character Designers and Concept Artists based in London. Check out our website to find out more about us. Looking forward to hearing from you!

How to Apply

Please, send your CV, link to portfolio/site, day rate and availability for the next months to: andrea(at)paintingpractice.com Please, include FREELANCE in subject line.

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

Working as part of a tightly knit creative department you will help conceive and execute exciting campaigns for the entertainment industry and beyond. You will be ambitious, quirky, highly motivated, hugely creative and have an excellent eye for design with proven experience.

The role will present opportunities to expand your skill set into new areas: from storyboarding to editing, script writing to art direction. Candidates must have 1st rate design skills, killer storyboard skills, 2 years work based experience of After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. A basic knowledge of FCP, Cinema 4D, Flash are also an advantage as is an interest in live action shoots, post-production techniques and industry trends.

Location: London
URL: http://www.superheroscreen.com

Please submit applications with a showreel to:

Tom Superhero
Superhero Screen
45-51 Whitfield Street
London W1T 4HB
tom [at] superheroscreen [dot] com

If successful you will be invited to interview and will be asked to present examples of your finest work! Salary subject to experience. London based applicants only please. Good luck.

Via Motionographer

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

Your professional experience will also contribute to shaping our curriculum as it adapts to keep pace with industry needs. Previous experience of teaching in HE would be an advantage, though not a requirement if you have a passion for educating the next generation and the ability to communicate relevant computer-based concepts and skills in the context of a creative arts environment.

We anticipate appointing this post from January 2011 on a fixed term basis initially to 30 June 2012, at which time it may be extended. Interviews will be held on 17 December 2010.

Staffordshire University – Faculty of Arts, Media and Design have the following positions.

Lecturers in Visual Effects and Animation (3D Computer Modelling)

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ABY355/lecturers-in-visual-effects-and-animation/

Lecturers in Visual Effects and Animation (Compositing)

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ABY356/lecturers-in-visual-effects-and-animation/

Via Cartoon Snap/ Animation Guild

Film Roman is looking for someone with strong Animation and Compositing skills to help with creative retakes on an animated series. Should be well versed in both Flash and After Effects. In this position you may have to fix Animation or Animate from scratch, fix an effect or create one and/or Re-composite scenes.  They need to fill this position by mid-October.

Please send resumes to:   Shelley.mccully@starz.com

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.

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.