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As the fastest growing part of Macy’s Inc. business, macys.com is achieving record sales and broadening our workforce. With offices in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta, macys.com is the best of all worlds. The entrepreneurial thinking of a Web business complements the stability and support of a national brand. Creativity and ingenuity partner with business acumen and tech savvy to build a unique business poised for continued growth. Employees at macys.com have long-term opportunities and are encouraged to utilize their Supervisors and training for cross-functional movement to further their careers. By skillfully combining the power of the Internet with the best in retailing, macys.com is reaching new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Overview of Position:

The New York based creative/Rich Media team of macys.com is currently seeking a Flash Animator to translate Online Media ads into animation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Brainstorm with designers for best animation execution
• Work closely with design manager, designers and project managers to ensure proper and on-time completion of projects.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand technologies and applications of varying degrees of complexity

Skills Summary:

• 3+ years of Flash Animation experience (including dynamic content, videos, papervision, etc.)
• Fluency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Flash CS4 on the Macintosh platform.
• TweenMax experience Strong attention to detail, excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge of After Effects is a plus Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience) and experience in a web-related environment is also necessary.
• Macy’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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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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Saddington & Baynes, renowned industry pioneering leaders within the CGI print post-production industries are expanding their boundaries once again to incorporate high-end Visual Effects & Animation into their work-flow.

We are seeking junior to senior level lighters for ongoing freelance work. Please only apply if you are living in the UK and if you have had experience with stills. Whether you are a junior with an interest in specializing in Lighting and Shaders, or whether you are a highly experienced senior Lighting TD with extreme experience in Lighting and Shaders, we want to see your work!

You must be proficient using Maya/ Mental Ray and ideally with an ability to prep-comp (preparatory compositing) your work using Nuke or After FX. An intermediate level generalist knowledge of Maya/Mental Ray would also be highly valued.

Please email a link to an online show reel and CV with any supporting documents to:

vfxjobs@Saddingtonbaynes.com

Alternatively, please send us your hardcopy show reel and CV package to the following address:

Saddington & Baynes
Studio 3
21 Wren Street
London WC1X 0HF
United Kingdom

From Cartoon SNAP! DisneyToon Studios Looking for Story Artist

DisneyToon Studios has openings for Storyboard Artists to join the production team at their Glendale, CA studio. This position is represented by the Animation Guild.

Responsibilities:

• Translate story ideas into visual sequences based on notes and meetings with the Director and other members of the story team.
• Work closely with Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to develop the cinematography and staging; choosing initial camera placement and angles; defining action and camera movement.
• Convey the essence of story line, scene structure, character emotion and create action and humor in alignment with the overall direction of the film.
• Solve story and structure problems — punch up scenes.

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred
• Experience on multiple Feature Films and/or Television Series as a Story Artist
• Ability to work digitally required, i.e. Digital GDI/Photoshop
• Ability to create action and humor expressed through drawing
• Strong drawing skills with a sense of design, character and composition
• Understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelors degree preferred

To apply: If you haven’t created a profile with them you can do so at www.disneyanimation.com. Once completed, submit your resume and link to your work at dts.jobs@disney.com

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The facial animator creates the full animation of the characters’ faces, and analyzes the audio to create realistic lip sync.

Essential Job Function

• Reviews sequences independently and stays abreast of all changes in dialog and actions
• Works closely with the facial animation supervisor, the animation supervisor and the animators to create quality facial animation.
• Revises animation quickly and efficiently during daily reviews with animators and the facial animation supervisor.
• Prepares exposure sheets and quick-times for animators, and for the editorial department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years experience working on a fully animated theatrically released Stop Motion and/or CG feature film a plus.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
• Ability to bring characters to life.
• Stop Motion animation experience a plus.