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Junior Animator

Job Details

Animating characters with using pre-set models
Making animatics by placing cameras and models, including making scenes and pre-visualizations

Applications used

Maya

Must have

Able to read storyboard and conduct jump-cut
Able to use Maya software
Able to animate characters with adding lively and performing element and not simply adding motion
Able to make good communication with your superior
Able to make great teamworks with other artist

Animator

Job Details

Animating characters with using pre-set models
Making animatics by placing cameras and models, including making scenes and pre-visualizations
Having good animation skill and able to judge or giving advice, how to make good animation

Applications used

Maya

Must have

Able to read storyboard and conduct jump-cut
Able to use Maya software
Able to animate characters with adding lively and performing element and not simply adding motion
Able to make good communication with your superior
Able to make great teamworks with other artist

Senior Animator

Job Details

Animating characters with using pre-set models
Making animatics by placing cameras and models, including making scenes and pre-visualizations
Having good animation skill and able to judge or giving advice, how to make good animation
Supervising quality

Applications used

Maya

Must have

Able to read storyboard and conduct jump-cut
Able to use Maya software
Able to animate characters with adding lively and performing element and not simply adding motion
Able to supervise and guide team member(s)
Able to make great teamworks with other artist

Junior Modeler and Texture Artist

Job Details

We are looking for fresh graduate artists with high potential who have drive, energy and motivation.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Model and unwrap high-detailed or cartoon look assets in Maya.
Paint textures in Photoshop, Mari, Zbrush or Mudbox.
Follow our studio/production pipeline, workflow and keep scenes clean and organized.
Prioritize and revise work based on directions from supervisors.

Applications used

Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Mari, Substance Painter

Requirements

Excellent drawing skills.
Basic knowledge of 3DCG.
Basic skills and knowledge of Maya, Photoshop.
Basic knowledge of human anatomy.
Ability to appreciate things of beauty.
Motivation to learn, spare no effort.
Excellent communication skills.

Better to Have

Experience with Modo
Experience with Maya nHair, XGen
Knowledge of Python (and/or Mel)

Modeler and Texture Artist

Job Details

We are looking for talented and experienced modeling/Texture artists who is able to work in a fast and extremely high end model Character, Background Modeling and Texturing.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

High-detail or Cartoon look assets Modeling and Unwrap in Maya.
Paint textures in Photoshop, Mari, Zbrush or Mudbox.
Follow our studio/production pipeline, workflow and keep scenes clean and organized.
Prioritize and revise work based direction from supervisors.
Be required to meet targets on time and at a high level of quality.

Applications used

Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox,Photoshop, Mari, Substance Painter

Must Have

At least 3 years of experience with Maya,ZBrush and Photoshop in feature film, games, or similar projects.
Full understanding of technical character modelling to aid rigging (Good topology, Edge flow and anatomical proportions)
A thorough understanding of creating efficient location and prop models for a shot pipeline (subdivision, instancing etc)
Ability to appreciate things of beauty
Motivation to learn, Spare no effort.
Excellent communication skills.

Better to Have

Experience with Modo
Experience with Maya nHair, XGen
Knowledge of Python (and/or Mel)
Experience with shotgun (or asset tracking systems).
Experience in High-End Cinematic Movies
Please submit showreel demonstrating their ability to model, wireframe and texture photo-real creatures, characters, props or environments with Shading and lighting.

Senior Modeler and Texture Artist

Job Details

We are looking for talented and experienced senior modeling/Texture artists who is able to work in a fast and extremely high end model Character, Background Modeling and Texturing.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

High-detail or Cartoon look assets Modeling and Unwrap in Maya.
Paint textures in Photoshop, Mari, Zbrush or Mudbox.
Follow our studio/production pipeline, workflow and keep scenes clean and organized.
Prioritize and revise work based direction from supervisors.
Be required to meet targets on time and at a high level of quality.
Supervising junior and team members

Application Used

Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox,Photoshop, Mari, Substance Painter

Must Have

At least 6-10 years of experience with Maya,ZBrush and Photoshop in feature film, games, or similar projects.
Full understanding of technical character modelling to aid rigging (Good topology, Edge flow and anatomical proportions)
A thorough understanding of creating efficient location and prop models for a shot pipeline (subdivision, instancing etc)
Ability to appreciate things of beauty
Motivation to learn, Spare no effort.
Excellent communication skills.

Better to Have

Experience with Modo
Experience with Maya nHair, XGen
Knowledge of Python (and/or Mel)
Experience with shotgun (or asset tracking systems).
Experience in High-End Cinematic Movies
Please submit showreel demonstrating their ability to model, wireframe and texture photo-real creatures, characters, props or environments with Shading and lighting.

Lighting & Compositing Artist

Job Details

Creating final rendered image using Maya, After Effects, and Nuke.

Applications used

Maya, MentalRay, Nuke, Arnold, After Effect

Required Skills

Have the eye for lighting detail.
Understand the basic concept of color & lighting.
Able to communicate clearly and work as a team to accomplish projects within deadlines.

Better to Have

Knowledge about other renderer is a plus.
Knowledge about MEL and Python.

Senior Lighting & Compositing Artist

Job Details

Creating final rendered image using Maya, After Effects, and Nuke.

Applications used

Maya, MentalRay, Arnold, Nuke, After Effect.

Required Skills

Have the eye for lighting detail.
Strongly understanding in concept of color & lighting.
Able to communicate clearly and work as a team to accomplish projects within deadlines.
Supervising quality

Better to Have

Strong knowledge in Nuke is a plus.
Knowledge about other renderer is a plus.
Knowledge about MEL and Python.

Lead / TD Fx Artist [CLOSED]

Job Details

Expression of phenomenons like smoke, explosion, fluid, crowd and destruction etc.
In charge of creation of FX element include rendering and composite works etc.
In charge of supervising FX shot including support for techincal solution and training.

Applications used

Maya, Houdini, Realflow, Miarmy, After Effects, Nuke

Must Have

Experience in using Maya, Houdini and After Effects.
Technical and creative solution handling complex Fx task.
Experience in MEL and Python scripting.
Able to lead and inspire teammates and communicate effectively between department.

Better to Have

Experience with using 3DMax, FumeFx, PFX, Krakatao, Massive, Miarmy, Nuke.
Experience in scripting, pipeline and tool development using Python, C++, Java.
Experience in VFX pipeline and on-set supervision.

Fx Artist [CLOSED]

Job Details

Expression of phenomenons like smoke, explosion, fluid, crowd and destruction etc.
In charge of creation of FX element include rendering and composite works etc.

Applications used

Maya, Houdini, Realflow, Miarmy, After Effects, Nuke

Must Have

Experience in using Maya, Houdini and After Effects (beginner).
Able to think the most effective way to output and express Fx screne, based on a good understanding about natural and physical phenomenons.

Better to Have

Experience with using 3DMax, FumeFx, PFX, Krakatao, Massive, Miarmy, Nuke.
Experience in scripting and tool development using MEL, Python, C++, Java, Hscript.

Senior Fx Artist [CLOSED]

Job Details

Expression of phenomenons like smoke, explosion, fluid, crowd and destruction etc.
In charge of creation of FX element include rendering and composite works etc.
In charge of supervising FX shot including support for techincal solution and training.

Applications used

Maya, Houdini, Realflow, Miarmy, After Effects, Nuke

Must Have

Experience in using Maya, Houdini and After Effects.
Technical and creative solution handling complex Fx task.
Experience in MEL and Python scripting.
Able to lead and inspire teammates and communicate effectively between department.

Better to Have

Experience with using 3DMax, FumeFx, PFX, Krakatao, Massive, Miarmy, Nuke.
Experience in scripting, pipeline and tool development using Python, C++, Java.
Experience in VFX pipeline and on-set supervision.

Character Effect Artist [CLOSED]

Job Details

Character Fx artist had to adapt to the needs of the characters/creatures and collaboration with concept art department.
We are taking part in the stylize and movement for everything on top of the characters, eg: fur, hair, cloth.

Applications used

Maya (nCloth,nHair, Fur and Hair System), Shave and Haircut, Qualoth, Photoshop.

Must Have

Expert in Maya.
Had production experience.
Expertise in Shave and Haircut (stylize the looks and shader for fur and hair).
Must be very good in creation, styling hair and fur. Able to generate hair and fur based on referenced and artistic direction.
Exposure to rigging tools, able to do nCloth hair and fur setup.
Had dynamic simulation background (understand nCloth, fur, hair system, nHair setting).
Good in physics of motion and timing (expert to simulate cloth, hair and fur and able to achieve the good output).
Patience and attentive to details and had a good sense on the hair and cloth movement.
Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for shot.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

Better to Have

Basic knowledge for the hair and fur rendering.
Experience with Marvelous Designer, xGen, Yeti.
Exposure to Mel and Python, able to develops generalized tools to help enhance the pipeline.

Senior Character Effect Artist [CLOSED]

Job Details

Senior Character Fx artist had to adapt to the needs of the characters/creatures and collaboration with concept art department.
We are taking part in the stylize and movement for everything on top of the characters, eg: fur, hair, cloth.
Must have supervising quality

Applications used

Maya (nCloth,nHair, Fur and Hair System), Shave and Haircut, Qualoth, Photoshop.

Must Have

Expert in Maya.
Had production experience.
Expertise in Shave and Haircut (stylize the looks and shader for fur and hair).
Must be very good in creation, styling hair and fur. Able to generate hair and fur based on referenced and artistic direction.
Exposure to rigging tools, able to do nCloth hair and fur setup.
Had dynamic simulation background (understand nCloth, fur, hair system, nHair setting).
Good in physics of motion and timing (expert to simulate cloth, hair and fur and able to achieve the good output).
Patience and attentive to details and had a good sense on the hair and cloth movement.
Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for shot.
Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

Better to Have

Basic knowledge for the hair and fur rendering.
Experience with Marvelous Designer, xGen, Yeti.
Exposure to Mel and Python, able to develops generalized tools to help enhance the pipeline.

Rigging Artist

Job Details

Develop friendly rigs using Maya and in-house tools.
Troubleshoot rig related issues in Maya.
Achieve high quality deformations.
Meet deadlines while achieving a high level of quality

Must Have

2-6 yrs of production experience.
Solid time and project management skills.
Task Driven, self-motivated, and proactive.
Good team player with an open mind to share ideas.
Must be willing to adapt to new rig systems and techniques.
Solid understanding of basic Maya rigging fundamentals.
A good understanding of human and animal anatomy.
Able to communicate (written & verbal) in English.

Better to Have

Basic understanding of MEL scripting is desired, Python is a plus.
Experience with Hollywood shows and commercials an advantage.

Rigging TD [CLOSED]

Job Details

Develop friendly rigs using Maya and in-house tools.
Troubleshoot rig related issues in Maya.
Achieve high quality deformations.
Meet deadlines while achieving a high level of quality

Must Have

2-6 yrs of production experience.
Solid time and project management skills.
Task Driven, self-motivated, and proactive.
Good team player with an open mind to share ideas.
Must be willing to adapt to new rig systems and techniques.
Solid understanding of basic Maya rigging fundamentals.
A good understanding of human and animal anatomy.
Able to communicate (written & verbal) in English.

Better to Have

Basic understanding of MEL scripting is desired, Python is a plus.
Experience with Hollywood shows and commercials an advantage.

Production Coordinator [CLOSED]

Job Details

To assist Production Managers and Directors with the planning of the production.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operation of the departments assigned. Monitors daily movement of shots in those departments.
Follow-up by departments all outstanding works needed to be pushed in order to meet deadlines.
Applies departmental schedules and reporting systems, based upon the master production schedule and tracking system.
Identifies existing or potential problem areas that may affect the CG schedule and coordinates with Production Managers and Directors to come up with solutions to ensure that problem areas are solved.

Qualifications:

1-2 years industry experience on animated productions working as a Production Coordinator
Experience in 3D animation production.
A thorough knowledge of animation process and good knowledge of the creative side of animation producing.
Excellent knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, including Excel, Project, Google Docs, etc.
Good oral and written English language communication skills.
Strong team player with good communications skills and ability to facilitate resources across departments and divisions.
Potential animation fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

CG Supervisor

Job Details

The CG Supervisor works closely with the director to oversee every aspect of production for an animated feature film. He/She brings expertise to both the technical and artistic aspects of the project while working in collaboration with the various department supervisors. The standard of quality is established during his/her exchanges with the Director and production staff. He/She must, therefore, understand and interpret the Director’s intentions and also be conscious of the project’s budget constraints set by the production team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Production Manager and production head with project proposals;
Work closely with the production head and department supervisors to plan the production based on the budget constraints;
Find relevant information and references to prepare the workload;
Establish the project’s quality based on the allotted budget;
Evaluate the technical requirements for the project and the production pipeline; find and propose solutions that are in concordance with the R&D team, Production Coordinators and the department Supervisors;
Provide assistance with the recruitment of 3D Artists to ensure the proper level of skill and experience required for the project;
Prepare the production guidelines and instructions for the Supervisors;
Give clear instructions to each department and set objectives while monitoring the production process, progress and results;
Attend and/or organize and lead production meetings;
Inform the Supervisors on changes and news regarding the projects;
Be available to answer questions from the production team;
Eliminate potential problems with pipeline tools before they affect production;
Assist and participate in client meetings;
develop the production pipeline in collaboration with the R&D team, production head and Supervisors of each department;
Edit the documentation required for the development of the pipeline;
Keep the documentation intended for the production team and supervisors up to date;
Develop and provide improvements for procedures and tools to maintain an efficient workflow;
Remain attentive to the new technologies available in the in industry and the various production techniques
Remain attentive to emerging technologies and production techniques in the industry and determine how to apply these advances to the current project in order to improve production;

Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years of work experience as a supervisor or lead in various animated TV series or visual effects environment;
Extensive knowledge of MAYA;
Thorough understanding of the various technical and creative aspects of production for CG animation;
Complete understanding of 3D production pipelines;
Experience working with the SHOTGUN asset manager is a plus;
Knowledge of NUKE is a plus;
Ability to work efficiently with various personalities and different work styles;
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining efficient and mindful of strict deadlines in a high pressure environment;

CG Artist [CLOSED]

Requirements:

• With skill set in animating, modeling, texturing, effect, lighting and compositing.
• With knowledge of Maya, Zbrush & Photoshop
• Knowledge of Arnold & Nuke is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good time management & able to meet deadlines.
• Strong communicational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment.
• Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision.

Production Manager [CLOSED]

Job Details

The Production Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day production and crew. Working closely with the Producer and Associate Producer, the Production Manager oversees the department schedules and deliverables to ensure the efficient completion of production.
Along with the AP, the Production Manager has the unique position of overseeing the entire production schedule and being able to balance and prioritize needs across all departments, with the timely and efficient delivery of the film being the ultimate goal.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day/week-to-week production progress and have a clear picture of the completion of the film at all times
Ensure milestones and quotas are met and provide course-correction to the schedule as needed
Ensure communication among department leaders via weekly production meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary
Track and manage the complexity of the film along with the Associate Producer and VFX Supervisor
Trouble-shoot wherever necessary to ensure timely delivery of sequences; determine, with the AP, when sequence-based schedules will be modified to meet efficiency or inventory demands
Oversee production management staff, delegating duties, reinforcing consistency and ensuring follow-through
Mentor the production management staff as well as the department heads, increasing their leadership skills, production knowledge and collaboration
Deliver feedback to direct reports, ensuring excellence is fostered and acknowledged; participate in and support the feedback process for all crew members
Ensure that all production materials are properly recorded and tracked
Manage day-to-day staff planning issues, such as overtime and vacation requests

Requirements:

4 years minimum industry experience
Good in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organization skills
Must have the ability to prioritize tasks at hand, assisting on all phases production
Extensive experience in mentorship and guidance of production management staff
Clear understanding of the principles of animation production
Demonstrated success engaging in problem-solving techniques
Strong communication skills

Art Director [CLOSED]

Job Responsibilities:

Determine how best to represent a concept visually
Determine which photographs, art, or other design elements to use
Develop the overall look or style of any projects
Supervise design staff
Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members
Talk to director & clients to develop an artistic approach and style
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments
Develop detailed within budgets and timelines
Present designs to clients for approval
Support CG production art-related need

Requirements:

Coordination, Creativity, Vision, Graphic Design Skills, Developing Creative Standards, Illustration Tools

Pipeline Developer (Pipeline TD) [CLOSED]

Job Responsibilities:

The Pipeline Developer is part of a studio team responsible for developing and supporting tools to accelerate workflow in the production of high quality Visual Effects imagery.

Requirements:

Proficient in python 2.x/3.x and/or C++.
Proficient with one or more software APIs: Maya, Mari, Katana, Houdini, Nuke, Arnold,  Renderman, Tractor and Shotgun
Prior experience with revision control systems such as Git or SVN is preferred.
Must have a mature approach to software design and implementation
Strong understanding of production processes for film and television is preferable.
Must be able to work collaboratively with other developers, in a co-ordinated manner, on the  same product. A successful candidate will work transparently, not opaquely.
Experience with implementing or working directly with databases (Postgres, MySQL) would be  beneficial
Experience with Visual Effects Asset Management System design or development is a plus.
Experience with PyQt or PySide would be helpful
Must be able to communicate eloquently and effectively with non-technical stakeholders
A degree in computer science, math or engineering is strongly preferred

Mograph Designer / Editor

Job Details

Best with a minimum of 2 years of similar experience. This is a hybrid position, flexibility is key. Some projects will need your video editing and storytelling abilities. Some projects will call on your design, typography, and animation skills. Most projects will require both.

Must Have

In addition to a strong design sense, candidates must be skilled in the following:

After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Cinema 4D or equivalent 3D package
Final Cut Studio
Adobe Premiere Pro

* Additional software knowledge like Nuke, Smoke, Flash..etc is a plus