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VFX - Maya Tutor, India (India)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2010-02-18T11:37:52Z

Job Id: ESC1539
Job Type: Permanent

Full time CG trainer (Maya) India.

2 year contract, renewable, starting end of July 2010.

Attractive salary, company accommodation.

Your mission:
- you are mainly in charge of teaching advanced Maya skills as well as providing technical guidance to 4th and 5th year students.

- you give classes /do project follow-up/work actively with the head of studies and the other trainers to develop the school curriculum.

Your profile:

- you have a thorough knowledge of Maya, are versatile and have advanced skills in various areas of CG (particles, simulation, rendering, rigging…)

- you come with a solid experience in production and have a clear understanding and working knowledge of the production pipeline.

- you have already given lectures/classes or have managed a team/led a project.

- you are patient and can adapt easily to Indian culture.

- you speak English fluently (all classes are given in English)

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Games - Junior Animator (Newcastle)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2010-02-16T16:03:15Z

Job Id: ESC1538
Job Type: Permanent

We are looking to hear from exceptional Junior Animators to work in a Newcastle based studio.

This is a permanent position so relocating to Newcastle is essential.

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Games - Environment Artists (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2010-02-09T10:56:39Z

Job Id: ESC1537
Job Type: Freelance

We are currently dealing with a number of games studios throughout the UK and Europe and are keen to hear from some top notch Artists who would be interested in Freelance and Contract roles.

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VFX - Senior Nuke Compositor (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-11-27T16:20:53Z

Job Id: ESC1535
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Nuke Compositor to work at a top Digital Agency based in Central London. This role will involve client facing so excellent communication skills are required.

This is a permanent position and would be starting in January.

Very competitive package on offer.

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VFX - Senior Maya Generalists (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-10-22T17:11:17Z

Job Id: ESC1533
Job Type: Freelance

Due to an increase in demand we are currently looking to add some Senior Maya Generalists to our freelancer database. Very competitive day rates are available.

To be considered please forward a link to your showreel and an up to date CV.

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VFX - Senior Shake Compositor (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-10-22T17:08:31Z

Job Id: ESC1532
Job Type: Freelance

We are currently looking for a Senior Shake Compositor for a 3 month contract starting more or less immediately.

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VFX - Visual Effects Tutors (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-08-13T10:00:34Z

Job Id: ESC1529
Job Type: Freelance

Escape Studios provide world class expertise to everyone involved with computer graphics; through industry proven training, the perfect technology solutions and finding people their ideal jobs.

We are currently looking for experienced tutors to join our team both to teach on our classroom-based training courses and to develop our online courses. In addition to full-time positions, we also have part-time work available as we introduce new evening courses.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

    * Excellent communication skills
    * Proven experience in feature film/broadcast visual effects production
    * Thorough understanding of VFX techniques, technologies and processes
    * Knowledge of Maya, Photoshop and either Shake or Nuke
    * A passion for their work

Experience in teaching, coaching or mentoring is an advantage.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality training in the industry and we take great pride in our tutors. These opportunities are ideally suited to the professional VFX artist who wants to take a break from production and work regular, predictable hours to help improve the quality of people entering the industry.

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VFX - Senior Maya Generalist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-08-12T16:54:42Z

Job Id: ESC1527
Job Type: Freelance

This London based creative agency work with a broad spectrum of clients to produce commercials and campaigns that bring brands and products to life.

They are currently looking for a Senior Maya Generalist to join a small team working on an existing project. You should be a good all rounder with strengths in lighting and animating. Experience with realistic CG products is preferable.

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VFX - Cinema 4D/AFX Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-08-12T16:51:23Z

Job Id: ESC1526
Job Type: Freelance

This client is a young and dynamic branding and communications agency based in London.

They currently require a artists with excellent C4D and After Effects skills. You will be working on channel branding so experience creating broadcast graphics would be a real advantage.

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VFX - Maya Generalist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-08-12T16:43:42Z

Job Id: ESC1524
Job Type: Freelance

This production company prides itself in having only first class producers and directors. They work on everything from commercials and idents to TV projects and music videos.

They currently require a talented to work closely with the Director and Lead artists on an interesting new project. You should have excellent all round Maya skills.

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VFX - XSI Generalist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-06-17T08:51:01Z

Job Id: ESC1521
Job Type: Freelance

This creative CG production company, based in Soho, provides high quality 3D graphics for film, TV, Print and web. They specialise in all types of CG ranging from modelling, lighting, texturing, rigging, compositing and special effects.

They currently require a very talented XSI Generalist to model, texture and animate. They need someone who can can hit the ground running on an existing project. The job is already in production so pre-viz and some R&D has been done, it is photoreal CG and includes elements such as snow/ice/water etc. so examples of this type of work would be ideal.

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VFX - Maya VFX Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-06-05T15:28:50Z

Job Id: ESC1517
Job Type: Freelance

This creative production company have studios in London and across Europe, they produce high impact commercials and promos for high profile brands.

They are looking for a Maya VFX Artist to work in their London studios on their latest creative commercial project. You must have excellent all round skills in Maya with extensive experience in camera tracking, modelling and animation. Experience of working on high-end commercials would be a benefit for this role.

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VFX - Shake Operator (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-06-04T16:56:39Z

Job Id: ESC1516
Job Type: Freelance

This Soho based company is a world-leading VFX company for the advertising, music and entertainment industries.

They are looking for an experienced Shake Operator to start immediately. An excellent knowledge of Shake is required and previous experience in commercials would be a benefit.

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VFX - Senior 3D Animator/VFX Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-05-27T17:57:27Z

Job Id: ESC1514
Job Type: Freelance

Senior 3D Animator/VFX Arrtist

2 - 3 month Contract. London based

We are currently looking for a Senior 3D Animator/VFX Artist to start work on a 2 - 3 month project.

You will have strong production experience withe ability to lead projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities to include:

    * Animation and VFX – rigging, roto/paint, camera tracking, FX/dynamics
    * Modeling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing.
    * Managing and checking CGI operator's work and maintaining quality, give clear and concise briefs and always be       willing to offer advice and support.
    * Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department.

Requirements:

    * 8+ years professional experience 3DSMax in broadcast and print media.
    * Experience in a node based compositing package (primarily Fusion, also Shake, Nuke)
    * Good working knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray desirable
    * Knowledge of particles, fluid dynamics desirable (Commotion, RealFlow)
    * Rotoscoping with Silhouette and camera tracking (PFTrack, Boujou)
    * Knowledge of Z-Brush and MotionBuilder desirable
    * An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and realism
    * An interest in Photorealism is essential

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VFX - Modeller/Texture Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-05-07T17:52:10Z

Job Id: ESC1508
Job Type: Freelance

This is a London based production company that specialises in creating all types of animated, illustrated and designed content across all platforms.

They are looking for a Modeller and a Texture Artist to join their team on a 1-2 month project starting very soon. You will be working in XSI to produce props for an animation so XSI should be your primary 3D software.

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VFX - Lighting Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-05-01T10:47:06Z

Job Id: ESC1507
Job Type: Freelance

This is a London based production company that specialises in creating all types of animated, illustrated and designed content across all platforms.

They currently require a talented XSI Lighting Artist to work on a new animated project for at least 1-2 months.

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Games - Senior Animator (Midlands)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-04-06T10:50:46Z

Job Id: ESC1499
Job Type: Permanent

This Midlands based company is one of the UK's largest, independent game developers. They are well known in their field and work with many leading international publishers and offer a stable, friendly and professional environment.

They are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Animator to work on their next high profile title and become a key member of one of their already established and successful game teams. Under the direction of the Art Manager, the ideal candidate will have the ability to produce high quality animation using both hand keyed animation techniques and motion capture data. Set animation schedules and ensures that all animation tasks are carried out on time and in the correct style.

You must have excellent knowledge of the principles of animation and also share the passion and enthusiasm to bring these skills to a 3D game environment. Character rigging skills also an advantage in this role along with the ability to work closely with a multi-faceted game team, ranging from programmers, artists, designers and other animators.

Previous experience in computer games development essential and a degree in animation/an art background (particularly life drawing) is advantageous. You should have good knowledge of relevant animation packages, a proactive attitude, good interpersonal skills and be a team player.

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Games - Special Effects Artist (Midlands)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-04-06T10:49:08Z

Job Id: ESC1498
Job Type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a next generation 3rd person action title for a major publisher.

The primary role of the Special Effect Artist is the creation and implementation of high quality particle effects. The project requires the production of hyper real atmospheric effects (e.g. rain, fog, snow) combat effects (e.g. weapons, damage, blood) and environmental effects (e.g. smoke, electricity, fire).

Demo work must be provided which is relevant to the position, including examples of special effects work in move file or screen grabs. Candidates may have worked as an Environment Artist in the past but have an aptitude for special effects – the company would like to see work that demonstrates a passion for such work.

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Visualisation - Motion Graphics Artist (London)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-04-02T15:24:44Z

Job Id: ESC1495
Job Type: Freelance

This internationally renowned architectural practice is driven by the pursuit of quality. They apply this to the buildings, airports, railway stations, metros, bridges, regional plans and city centres they create.

Their internal visualisation department creates stunning moving and still images of these projects for a variety of mediums. Drawing on the techniques of post-production and visual effects, artists work in teams or individually taking ownership of entire projects.

They require a Motion Graphics Artist to work alongside their 3D Artist creating information graphics for Architectural projects. You should be able to produce high end motion graphics in After Effects.

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Games - Senior Technical Artist (Surrey)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-03-16T12:04:36Z

Job Id: ESC1489
Job Type: Permanent

This games studio represents a unique new model, allowing games to be developed in a creative, family style environment, whilst having a higher output of releases than the average development house. Their massive success proves that they use the best development model for original, innovative, but commercially successful games.

They are seeking an experienced XSI TD with a focus on character rigging. As well as rigging other general art TD tasks may be required, e.g. scripted UVing/modelling tools, possibly some work on particles etc. You will provide technical support for art and animation team, and supervise and mentor existing character technical artist.

You must have XSI expertise in scripting custom art and animation tools, UI, procedural rigs. You will also have an expert understanding of the architecture of XSI. Experience with MotionBuilder is preferred. It would also be an advantage if you've had previous games experience.

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VFX - Senior Motion Graphics Designer (Manchester)

recruitment@escapestudios.com (Escape Jobs) — 2009-02-25T17:05:15Z

Job Id: ESC1484
Job Type: Permanent

This Manchester based company are involved in the producing 3D animations, architectural and product visualisation, verified photomontages, motion graphics, directing film shoots, TV stings and idents, photography and illustration.

They are looking for a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join their growing team. Working alongside the Creative Director you will be comfortable both developing concepts, designs and approaches on projects through to adding the finishing touches. You will ideally have 4+ years in a professional and driven broadcast/advertising environment, used to interpreting briefs and understanding client goals, have excellent client facing skills and enjoy directing and inspiring others in their work.

You'll need be experienced in all stages of production (storyboards, style boards, animation, editing), be a master of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, be familiar with 3D workflow (3D skills a bonus but not essential).

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