Vacancies
VFX Producer
The VFX Producer is responsible for constructing the overall show schedule, ensuring the Production Supervision staff is meeting the schedule, and watching over the day-to-day operations of the show within the facility. He/she is responsible for ensuring clear communication to the client and the production team, and that the production delivers on time and within the budget. Along with the VFX Supervisor, he/she is responsible for artistic cohesion with the client.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In tandem with the Digital Production Manager, constructs the initial High Level schedule of deliverable milestones and dates
- Works with the supervisory team to assess the original scope of work and all creative iterative changes from a time, schedule and budget perspective
- In tandem with the Digital Production Manager, helps determine show crewing and scheduling
- Manages day-to-day operations of the show within the facility, including watching over the DPM, coordinators and members of the Production Staff
- Manages the overall timely information flow within the show and between the show and facility
- Works in tandem with the VFX, CG and Compositing Supervisors to foster the partnership between the creative and production arms of the Production Supervision crew
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor`s degree or equivalent required
- 3 Years’ experience on major feature films
- Experience on a large (500+ shots) multi-vendor production
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Shotgun, or other production management software experience, not required, but definitely preferred.
- Outsource experience not required, but definitely preferred
Please send your application via our career site www.scanlinevfx.com or to Laura Zauner: recruiting@scanline.de
3D Generalist
Reporting to the VFX Generalist Supervisor, the 3D Generalist displays a high proficiency in varied skills across areas of realism lighting, modelling texture, shading, look development, hard surface animation, rendering with the ability to composite their own work. As a seasoned VFX professional working on feature films the Generalist is able to break down complex VFX shot work for workflow/schedules and support mentoring/training of others.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates high-quality digital composites and visual effects for live action feature films and seamlessly integrates the various layers of a shot
- Executes a broad range of VFX tasks including look development, lighting objects, modeling, texturing, animation and rendering
- Establishes looks and/or follow set style direction
- Understands and follows production guidelines; solves design and/or effect challenges for key visual effects shots.
- Receives and implements feedback quickly and effectively
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum two (2) years of live action visual effects experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with 3ds Max software is preferred but Maya experience will be considered so long as you are willing to learn 3ds Max
- Basic understanding of MAXScript
- Working knowledge the following software: 3ds Max, V-Ray, 3ds Max plug-in experience highly desired such as Forrest pack, and Thinking Particles and etc.
- Solid knowledge of principles of 3D
- Some working experience and knowledge of shader writing, and lighting
- Possess strong technical skills and ability to learn new software quickly
- Must have the ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned VFX tasks
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
Please send your application via our career site www.scanlinevfx.com or to Laura Zauner: recruiting@scanline.de
FX Artist
Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX Artist creates high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D effects. They troubleshoot and solve technical and artistic issues to meet client requirements and production deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates a wide variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
- Works under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
- Works with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
- Revises simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
- Coordinates with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
- Works within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
- Helps develop and explore new ways to enhance results
- Helps team debug issues and learn new methods
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in live action visual effects for feature films or high level television
- Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
- Knowledge of Houdini and/or 3ds Max (required)
- Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
- Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
- Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
- Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
- Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and an open mind
- Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
- Compositing and scripting experience is a plus
- Flowline experience is highly desirable
Please send your application via our career site www.scanlinevfx.com or to Laura Zauner: recruiting@scanline.de
Layout Artist
The Layout Artist is responsible for the story-telling, shot sequence continuity and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline for feature film and/or high level television. Utilizing assets from the modeling department and/or camera track from the matchmove department, they create a rough pass of the shot as a whole as well as packages necessary components for use in later departments. While camera animation and composition is the main objective, a Layout Artist may be required to create simple animation, lighting and FX in order to convey key story points.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates visually striking composition based on shot description and/or storyboard
- Matches references such as previs and/or images
- Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting and FX to aid story-telling
- Stitches plate-based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa
- Assembles the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments
- Includes proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout set up
- Debugs technical problems and escalate issues as needed
- Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Three (3) to five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature film or television (required)
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film and/or animation (preferred)
- Advanced software skills in Maya (required)
- Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke and Scripting (preferred)
- Extensive skillset in camera animation, staging and set dressing
- Great sense of presentation via lighting, texturing and/or FX
- Solid animation grounding for story-telling purposes
- Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with great attitude
- Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Please send your application via our career site www.scanlinevfx.com or to Laura Zauner: recruiting@scanline.de