Responsibilities include:

-        Blue/green screen extractions

-        Seamless integration of live action, miniature and CGI sources

-        Performing all aspects of composite fx design

-        Ensure clear and concise briefs are given and understood by all involved in the project, taking part in client reviews

-        Assisting in the effective management of clients by ensuring a production workforce that is well matched to

-        the creative and technical requirements on a per-production basis

-        Follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches and problem-solving

-        Keep lines of communication open and keep staff and production updated on work status on a daily basis

-        Ensure the progression of work to the client’s expectations, liaising with the client when required

-        Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department and management of resources

-        Liaising, assisting, and contributing to the effective recruitment of key talent to the studio

Requirements / Skills:

5+ years professional experience in VFX production for animation; Experience in advertising industry a advantage; Experience in using Node based Compositing System, specifically Nuke with Fusion an advanctage; Understanding of CGI workflow and related practices; Experience working directly with clients/directors; Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting; Ability to work effectively in high pressure environments.

If you fit the bill, please email your CV and showreel/examples of work to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

This role requires a motivated multi-tasker who has an eye for colour, is creative and a stickler for detail. With 3+ years professional experience, and preferably some retouching for advertising, you will be responsible for all aspects of retouching from image prep, low and hi-res comps to final colour style and conversions. You should be able to skilfully comp multi-part elements and have a deep understanding of realism.

You must be willing to learn specific processes and structures within Photoshop and CGI post-production. Clear and professional communication, being a positive and lively team player and time-management skills are important.

We are looking to recruit as soon as possible so please send your applications to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Responsibilities include:

- Independently manage and oversee CGI jobs from initial quotation stage through to completion, including client liaison, briefing, scheduling and team management

- Modelling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing

- Animation and VFX – rigging, roto/paint, camera tracking, FX/dynamics

- 2D Animation (Compositing)

- Leadership on projects, with the effective delegation and monitoring of the team

- 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:

6+ years professional experience 3DS Max in broadcast and print media; Experience in a node based compositing package (primarily Fusion, also Nuke); knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray a plus; 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

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working, and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment with good long term prospects, then this is the role for you! Please email your CV, showreel  to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

The candidate will have a strong understanding of print, web, video protocols using Photoshop, Video editing and exporting for the web, bit rates. Behind camera knowledge is an advantage, for example basic shooting, lighting and image management. An active interest in social media tools and how these can be used to share imagery and news is also an advantage.
Working knowledge of the following software will be necessary in the role, specific training can be provided during the internship: MS Word and Excel, Photoshop, FinalCut Pro, After Effects.

The role

This multi-disciplinary internship will provide an insight into image production and post-job image management for marketing. You will have heavy involvement in organising completed projects, archiving files, preparing files for use across multiple media and editing for our various portals. You will updating the websites with projects, bespoke creative and news items. An interest in the after-project activity is ideal as there will be tasks required to carry out in the Marketing department; promoting our best work and making sure we are up to date with industry trends. You will also have the opportunity to assist on photography shoots, so experience with camera equipment and a passion for photography is an advantage. Alongside day to day tasks, you will get the opportunity to get hands-on training in CGI and post-production, shadowing an artist working on a live project and absorbing skills and tips for your own personal progression! The internship programme is flexible to provide experience based on your interests and skills.

Future Opportunities

Every person will take what they can from the programme based on their experience and desires. The beauty of it is that you gain experience in an array of areas and discover where they excel. At the end of the internship there may be a full-time position available for this role, dependent on performance.

The current intern from the Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education in Denmark, Birk, says; “I think an internship at Taylor James provides you with a good foundation for seeking work as an assistant at agencies or production companies. For me personally, I hope it could result in a future job for either TJ or a similar company in London. I must confess I have fallen completely in love with both Taylor James and London. All the time up to the internship I was certain that I would go back to Denmark and continue educating myself further – so keep that in mind when you are thinking about doing an internship at Taylor James!”

The Internship will begin in June 2012
Entrants must submit their applications by May 3rd
Please apply to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

Our Current Studio Intern

Our current intern, Birk Kromann, joined the programme as part of the international Erasmus scheme and has been with Taylor James since February 2012. On receiving the internship, Birk says “I got the amazing opportunity to get on a three months internship at Taylor James through my teacher at Lillebaelt, James Norwood, who had worked with Taylor James on an earlier project. I am pleased they liked my portfolio and resume enough to give me the opportunity!”
The experience

“It has been a really great opportunity to experience the way the techniques you learn during your education are put into practise in huge, cross-media projects.”

Birk has thoroughly enjoyed his time so far and states; “It is, without any doubt, the best thing I have ever done in relation to my study, and also in general… I guess some of it has to do with living in a totally different country and city; Shoreditch life is very fun!” He continues; “I have gained a lot of skills in all the different areas of the company including production, image management, retouch and photography. I have seen how professional people structure their day and the work they need to do. It has given me a much better understanding of the pipelines of a creative production company.”

And what are the team at Taylor James like? Watch what you say now. “All the staff have been very welcoming and it has been such a pleasure getting to know everybody. There is a really good interaction amongst all the staff; it’s really nice and cosy.” Good answer.

Downsides?

“The only downside is that the time goes so extremely fast so three months seems like a couple of weeks.”

-       Project Management from concept to completion. Includes establishing requirements and creative brief from the outset and liaising with the client throughout the project life cycle, as well as building trusting relationships with all involved

-       Collate projects plans, deadlines and quality targets. This will involve collating presentation material as well as costing breakdowns, setting up and maintaining the project schedule and tracking system

-        Ensure clear and concise briefs are collated and understood by all involved in the project

-        Scheduling and team monitoring, planning and communicating day-to-day work of team to ensure the delivery of the job at every stage meets internal timings and standards

-        Keep lines of communication open and keep staff and production updated on work status on a daily basis

-        Ensure the progression of work to the client’s expectations, liaising regularly with the client and building client relationships

-        Taking responsibility for supervising work, ensuring that it is carried out to the appropriate technical standard and that it is managed to schedule and budget

-       Work with a team on large scale productions on all aspects of involved in the running of multi-media,  animation and multi-disciplined projects

-       Assisting in management of large-scale productions, setting up and managing schedules and deliverables.

-       Sourcing and managing of freelancers, creative partners and external suppliers

-       Improving  processes and documentation to aid production and post-production

Requirements / Skills:

-       2+ years project management experience

-       Understanding of CGI workflow and related practices necessary

-       Experience of live-action and photographic productions an advantage

-       Experience working directly with clients/directors and of managing teams

-       Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

-       Capable of motivating and leading a team with enthusiasm and clarity

-       Ability to work effectively in high pressure environments

-       Experience in advertising industry an advantage

Salary is dependent on experience, so if you are interested in joining our lively team in London EC2 OR in Manhattan, New York, please email your CV and examples of your work now to Jennifer, on recruitment@taylorjames.com. Please clearly state which city you are applying to work in and include information on your working status for the United States or the United Kingdom. Unfortunately we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Requirements:

- 8+ years professional experience 3D Max in broadcast and print media
- Very good knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray would be an advantage
- Knowledge of particles, fluid dynamics an advantage
- Experience in a node based compositing package (Digital Fusion, Shake)
- An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and realism

- An interest in Photo-realism is essential.

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard-working, and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment with good long term prospects, then this is the role for you!

Please email your CV, show reel / examples of work and full contact details to: recruitment@taylorjames.com
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work-permission sponsorship.

REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Artists and animators across a range of disciples at all levels including: texture artists, modellers, animators, riggers, TDs, lighting/rendering, FX/dynamics, roto/paint, compositors,motion graphics artists and camera trackers.

Our artists have experience in one or more of three main industry areas:

-VFX and Animation for Film and Broadcast
-Computer Games
-Product and Architectural Visualisation

Artists experienced in the following software tools:
Maya 3DSMax XSI Lightwave
Z-Brush Mudbox Bryce Brazil
Cinema4D Houdini MotionBuilder Poser
VRay Mental Ray RenderMan CharaterStudio
AfterEffects Shake Combustion Fusion
Nuke Toxik Silhouette Flame
Inferno Smoke Maya Live PFTrack
Boujou 3D Equalizer RealVis Commotion
RealFlow Flash Alias Studio.