TJ’s looking for: Senior 3D Generalist & Animator02/11/11

We are currently seeking a talented Senior 3D Generalist and animator to join our ambitious permanent team. With experience in VFX and Animation for Broadcast and print advertising, you will bring production experience and the ability to lead team projects from start to finish…
We are looking for someone with 5+ years professional experience 3DS Max for stills and motion, Maya knowledge also an advantage; Experience in a node based compositing package (Fusion and 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 nn interest in photorealism.

If you’re interested, please email your CV and reel to recruitment@taylorjames.com

Strong planning and management of teams is important and client-facing experience is a plus. You will have experience in a wide range of skills, techniques and software knowledge.

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