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3D generalists are required handle varied 3D tasks on shows.
Needs To Do

Responsible for a range of 3D tasks, including modelling, animation, texturing, lighting and rendering.
Stay on schedule and meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest quality of work

Needs To Know

Thorough knowledge of the principles of 3D (animation, FX, modelling, texturing, lighting, scripting, shading, rendering, rigging)
Comfortable with the more technical aspects of CG work, with an understanding of the artistic side as well
Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
Extensive experience in Maya and/ or Houdini
Extensive knowledge of rendering packages e.g. Renderman/ Mental Ray
Strong understanding of linux/ unix based operating systems
Knowledge of Python and/or Mel Scripting is desirable
At least 3 years experience in feature films. Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account

Needs To Be

Good communication and organisational skills
Creative problem solver and good attention to detail
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality results
Able to work as part of a team as well as alone
Able to work with little supervision
Flexible and adaptable

Although we have no active roles available at this time we welcome speculative applications. Once we have reviewed your application we will keep it on file and will be in touch as soon as suitable roles come available.

Modellers create highly detailed models suitable for use in visual effects work for film, that cover a wide range of organic and non-organic objects.
Needs To Do

Work closely with the texture painters, shader writers, look development artists and the riggers to generate models that are suitable for feature film work.
Create models that may be organic in nature, such as various creatures or characters, or they may be models of rigid objects such as cars, buildings, props or sets. They will need to make use of a wide range of reference materials.
Create models from scratch or from scans, using reference photography, maquettes, miniatures or other set models.
Work closely with leads to determine an appropriate level of detail for any given model.
Work closely with the riggers to produce models that meet their work flow requirements, and with texture painters to determine the optimal UV layout for a model.

Needs To Know

Strong spatial awareness and a good sense of form, scale and proportion.
A keen eye for detail
A full working knowledge of modelling in Maya
Ability to work with packages such as Mudbox or Z-brush is an advantage
Ability to create polygon and sub-division surface modelling. Knowledge of NURBS modelling is not generally required, but a plus
Ability to deliver a “clean” model with tidy polygon/sub-d placement and good basic UV layout for texturing
Strong understanding of linux/ unix based operating systems
Ability to judge when to model detail or have the detail added through the shading, by liaising with the shader writers and look development artists.
At least 3 years experience in feature film. Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account.

Needs To Be

Good communication and organisational skills
Creative problem solver and good attention to detail
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality results
Able to work as part of a team as well as alone
Able to work with little supervision
Flexibile and adaptable

Although we have no active roles available at this time we welcome speculative applications. Once we have reviewed your application we will keep it on file and will be in touch as soon as suitable roles come available.

To create photo realistic textures and other related maps or images for mapping on to 3D objects.
Needs To Do

In most visual effects work, the textures need to be created to a high level of realism and fit the requirements of the model pipeline and shading set up. It will be essential to work closely with the other members of the project team in these areas. It will be necessary to learn some of our in house systems and become fluent in their use, as well as learn other off the shelf packages as required. Images may need to be created from scratch, but it is more likely that the artist will need to make use of extensive reference photography as source material. They may also need to source their work from a variety of other visual resources (paintings, reference books, architecture).

Needs To Know

A full working knowledge of Photoshop, or similar paint package, is vital. Knowledge of Body Paint, Deep Paint or other 3D paint packages would be a big advantage.
Strong visual skills – a good eye for detail, scale, composition, colour and form. Supporting artwork such as a portfolio will be considered, but is not essential.
A good knowledge of how the texture painting work fits into the bigger picture, particularly in relation to the Modelling and Shading &Look Development areas.
Work closely with a Modeller to determine a optimal UV layout.
Comfortable with Windows and/or Mac operating systems. A good knowledge of Linux would be an advantage. Knowledge of Maya and/or rendering software a plus.
At least 1 years experience in feature films would be beneficial. Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account.

Needs To Be

Team oriented
Able to learn new work flows and methods
Able to adapt to changing requirements or briefs
Resourceful

Measures of Performance

On time delivery
Show continuous improvement
Ability to deliver the required look at an appropriate level of detail or realism

Although we have no active roles available at this time we welcome speculative applications. Once we have reviewed your application we will keep it on file and will be in touch as soon as suitable roles come available.

Lighting artists ensure there is consistency in lighting, colour balance and mood between the various elements of a shot or scene.
Needs To Do

Create lighting set ups and/or work with current set ups
Create efficient rendering setups to optimise farm usage
Scrutinise the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicate them in CG
Stay on schedule and meet deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of standard

Needs To Know

Proven experience in shot look development
Good understanding of colour space
Knowledge of lighting techniques
Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
Knowledge of other disciplines within VFX, including modelling and UV mapping, texturing, camera tracking is desirable
Extensive experience in Maya
Extensive knowledge of rendering packages e.g. Renderman/ Mental Ray
Knowledge of Python and/or Mel Scripting is desirable
Strong understanding of linux/ unix based operating systems
At least 3 years experience in feature films. Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account

Needs To Be

Good communication and organisational skills
Creative problem solver and good attention to detail
Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality results
Able to work as part of a team as well as alone
Able to work with little supervision
Flexible and adaptable

Although we have no active roles available at this time we welcome speculative applications. Once we have reviewed your application we will keep it on file and will be in touch as soon as suitable roles come available.

Through complex problem solving, using both Maya and Double Negative’s proprietary Voxel based render system and custom pipeline tools, creating VFX for film.
Needs To Do

The position of FX Technical Director requires someone with a thorough knowledge of 3D Computer Graphics, with several years of experience in a similar role working on broadcast or film projects.

Needs To Know

Full knowledge of Maya (Mel and Houdini knowledge a plus)
Effects animation experience
Familiarity with pipeline issues
Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle 2 rendering voxel based systems
Minimum of 6 months demonstrable experience in effects work on feature films
A good general TD BG is desirable

Needs To Be

Pro-active
Technically adept
Team oriented
Adaptable
Able to take direction

Measures of Performance

Delivery of required content, on time
Continuous improvement

Must have a minimum of 2 years production experience, ability to facilitate the creative executions of a TV commercial. Must have experience in managing creative teams and designers, knowledge of lighting, post-production techniques and software (both 2D and 3D), client-service and multi-tasking on several projects simultaneously. Must have very strong communication skills as will be liaising with our other overseas studios on a daily basis. Candidates must possess strong organization skills, be resourceful and a self-starter.

Requirement: Must be fluent in English and any additional language skills would be a bonus (French/German etc)

Please email CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate. No CVs over 2 pages will be read.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Linux / Unix Systems Administrator (Hardware / Software)
• Workstation setup
• Secondary and tertiary technical support and general troubleshooting for commercial and custom applications on all platforms
• General I.T. support and maintenance duties

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Linux / Unix administrator possess an in depth understanding of the Linux environment
• Advanced knowledge of systems level scripting using tcsh, bash, PHP, Python and Perl
• Experience with Linux installation and application deployment
• Mac OS and Windows application deployment and integration is a plus
• Strong working knowledge and troubleshooting experience with hardware components, including internal/external RAID devices and Intel compatible PC hardware
• Experience with SGI and Apple hardware an asset
• Experience working in an Animation / VFX production studio an asset
• Occasional lifting
• Working at non-regular hours and overtime

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Interested candidates should:
• Submit a cover letter and resume with a link to their online website to careers@spinvfx.com
• Clearly include your name, address, telephone and email address
• Include position applying for in subject of email
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted
• No phone calls or drop-ins please

For more information please visit:
spinvfx.com

For those that don’t know, we’re an Animation & FX studio based in Bath, UK.

The work is piling up, and we’re undertaking some big jobs that we’ll need some seriously skilled people for. We’re looking to find people as soon as possible too, so ideally you’d be available right away, or in the very, very, near future (as in, the end of April / Early May)…

Obviously we can’t disclose too much about the job specifics, but we can give you an indication of the type of work it will be.

It’s a series of television commercials that will involve creating original, fully CG environments, with stylised characters (not a million miles away from some our previous work that you might find on our website). The script(s) are scenario focused, contain humour, and present an opportunity to build an in-depth world from scratch which will potentially lead on to continuous work and future jobs in the same universe.

Animators
As mentioned, it’s stylised characters, so the more character work you’ve done, and understanding you have of that, the better.

Modellers
Ideally we’d have you modellers in ASAP, as we’d like you to be a part of the design process, and help us nail the characters, and environments. There’s going to be a lot to build.

Generalists – XSi based please!
Rigging, Lighting, Render Management, and anything else you can bring to the table.

There’s also another job that’s based around folding paper, similar to origami, which we’re keen to find an experienced generalist for who may be able to look after the work pretty much by themselves. If you’ve done CG paper styled work, be sure to let us know.

We’re really only after experienced people on this occasion please, and you must already be eligible to work in the EU.