Visual FX Department Production Jobs

Allucinari is a leading motion graphics design company with credits that include the Oscars, Emmys, and top 100 Billboard artists. We are looking to expand and want to find a motivated motion graphics coordinator who has enough experience in the industry to know the vernacular and a desire to help grow our company.

Our primary work is: Large Screen Video Art, Broadcast Graphics, Virtual Production

Responsibilities would include:

Take requests/meetings with clients regarding notes
QC and deliver files to client
Help solve creative logistical problems and find necessary resources (for example, finding a specific artist for a specific task)
Track projects and ensure deadlines are met
Additionally, there is a bonus opportunity for new business development through sales related outreach and initiatives, but it is not a responsibility or requirement.

In your submission, please tell us in one to three sentences why you are a good fit for this job. Please also let us know if you have any experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender 3D, or Unreal Engine.

It is not required to be in Los Angeles, but make sure we know if you are in Los Angeles or California.

NOTE: The hours will be inconsistent. This is the nature of the beast with this type of entertainment work. It is not a pure nine to five job.

Looking for an experienced after effects/motion graphics designer for customer stories and other corporate storytelling projects- want graphics to be a character and pivotal part of the edits. Some basic animation as well.

Refuge – Production Coordinator

In the land of craft beer, craft coffee, and craft doughnuts, we craft the visual effects of film and television, using tools of science to create pieces of art. Refuge is a CG-focused visual effects studio in Portland, OR; a self-styled “Monster Shop,” specializing in the creation of creatures, FX, and the world building that bring these shows to life.

To help get us there, we need a skilled production team to keep this machine well-oiled and humming along. Refuge is currently seeking an organizationally minded Coordinator to be the Swiss-army knife that the production and creative teams depend on every day.

RESPONSIBILITES:
* Coordinate IO of all production related materials and documents for assigned projects and maintain a well-organized project folder structure.
* Facilitate active communication between the production, creative, and client teams.
* Schedule dailies meetings both in-studio and via Zoom and take detailed notes.
* Track and manage statuses of shots, assets, and tasks using the Autodesk Shotgrid tracking software.
* Coordinate shot and asset deliveries to clients and vendors.
* Collaborate with VFX Producers and Supervisors to determine the scope of vendor outsource work orders, bid them out, and track their progress.
* Help maintain up-to-date process documents for a standardized studio production pipeline and to aid in training future hires.

This position is primarily on-site where fast-moving information can be easily exchanged with and absorbed from the core team. Ideal candidates live in Portland and are willing to train and work at the studio.

We are a compact studio, and our teammates wear all kinds of hats. Our ideal Coordinator candidate...
* knows the value of a well-rounded skillset, and instinctively dives in to learn new things.
* comes with at least 1 - 2 years' experience in a post-production coordinator role working in film or television.
* is comfortable juggling the demands of multiple, concurrent projects.
* isn't afraid to ask questions! An understanding of how all the pieces fit together is your greatest asset.
* actively listens and processes relevant information from high volume email traffic, maintaining a thorough working knowledge of ongoing projects.
* pays close attention to fine detail.
* communicates urgent information quickly, calmly, and clearly, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED PROFICIENCIES:
* Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel
* Shotgrid Asset Tracking Software
* Zoom
* Aspera, Filezilla, Media Shuttle, and other FTP file transfer technologies

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Deadline for application is August 28, 2022.

We are currently looking for someone to make high quality digital scans, not 3D, from photographs and flat artwork that range in size from 8"x10" to 16"x20".

There will be 2-3 days of scanning at a facility in Los Angeles. If you have access to a flatbed scanner, that's a plus.

If interested, please respond with your day rate and description of your equipment (if you have a scanner).

Thank you!

Rota6 Films is a full service video production company based in New York City.

We are currently seeking a 2D illustration designer to work in collaboration with an animator to produce animated segments for a video on technological innovation at major international companies.

You would be responsible for designing and illustrating the 2D assets to be handed off to the animator.

You would need to present multiple style options to the client at the outset of the project so that they can decide the look and style of the animations ahead of time.

Applicants should have:
- 3+ years experience in 2D illustration; experience in collaborating with an animator highly preferred
- Fast internet connection and ability to turn around remote work quickly and efficiently.

Please send work samples along with your resume when applying. Applications without work samples will not be considered.

Skydance is seeking an experienced Coordinator to support the TV Physical Production team. This is a fast-paced team covering both domestic and international productions. Potential applicants should have physical production experience (office and/or set), a passion for and understanding of physical production, and a desire to grow within the company. This is an exciting role for someone who is interested in growing their career in global television production! #Media

Responsibilities
Act as back-up for Skydance Production Executives
Point person for POC’s on all shows in various stages of production
Document custodian and tracking for execution
Scenechronize HUB Admin
Manage all projects on the HUB to include uploading of SDTV originated documents
Ensure proper list distribution for shows (production and creative documents)
Set up and wrap out Writers Rooms (furniture, phones/internet, multifunction machine, white boards, etc.)
Manage assets
Prep and wrap coordination for all TV shows
Update and maintain internal and external production resources (manuals) and documents (forms)
During prep, assist productions and executives in planning and coordinating travel
Studio point person on Production Risk Management matters
Manage Transportation teams to ensure they have processed all CSATF CA DOT or MCP paperwork in compliance with local, federal and/or provincial requirements
Coordinate all documents necessary to set-up residuals
Review DPR’s and flag issues
Create and manage BTL talent tracking grids
Manage any Studio Lot policies
Coordinate information flow to internal departments
Ad hoc responsibilities as needed by the productions and the department

Requirements
Bachelors’ Degree preferred
Passion for physical production is essential
Minimum 2 years’ related experience working for a Network, Studio or Production Company on the physical production team
Prefer experience working as a Production Secretary, APOC or POC on freelance shows.
Experience with Scenechronize and PIX
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with staff, other administrators, internal and external customers and senior management
Organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple high priorities
Able to work independently and exercise great judgment
Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Acrobat, iTunes, and FileMaker software and Project software applications
Technology savvy

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

We are looking for a US-based After Effects Wizard to join our highly successful YouTube channel featuring relaxing ambiences and visuals.

This is a remote full-time position with benefits, so if you’re interested in the above subject matter and if you’re talented and experienced with After Effects compositing, color grading, footage stabilization and 3D animation, please send samples!

We are specifically seeking someone with a broad skillset range accustomed to wearing multiple hats.

In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone with a competent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut X, and an understanding of Cinema 4D and Trapcode Suite.

Candidates should be abreast of the latest technologies, have a passion for fine detail, work efficiently and be excellent with motion-based elements, especially rain and water.

In addition to strong technical 3D modeling skills from conception to render, we are looking for someone with the ability to bring imaginative and unique ideas to design briefs.

Bonus points: Eye for/interest in interior design, a love for nature.

Key functions:

• 3D modeling, from conception to final render, of animated scenes including nature landscapes, home interiors, airplanes and spaceships
• Color grading nature footage including day for night
• Modifying nature footage such as animating rain/clouds/lightning
• Enhancing or “beautifying” nature footage
• Cleaning up footage including removing power lines, roads, people, etc.
• Complex compositing of multiple video elements
• Stabilizing footage
• 2D graphics
• Final exports/compression
• Designing thumbnails in Photoshop
• Troubleshooting technical processes

Superb ability to manage own time and excellent communication skills are required. This is a fully remote position and therefore applicant must be a team player happy to work with producers in maintaining weekly turnaround and updating schedule/ checklists in real time on Monday.com.

Essential that the candidate is excellent at being proactive, not reactive with updates to producers on project statuses throughout the day via Slack.

If this sounds like you, please apply!

Marching Penguin is currently looking for freelance Compositors with experience in live action and animation videos to bring on as projects roll in.

Please submit a reel of your work or portfolio along with your resume. Thank you!

Marching Penguin is a Los Angeles based production company that specializes in helping innovative companies in technology, gaming, entertainment, analytics and e-commerce tell empowering stories through digital and social video. Since 2012, the company has helped up-and-coming startups, as well as major Fortune 500 clients like Sony, Fox, Ford, Facebook, and many more, to produce more than 2000 videos.

Looking for a VFX Supervisor for a Comedy Commercial! This will feature such VFX as: a portal appearing in a bedroom that a character steps out of and into; set extension components for a Sci-Fi style lab; holograms that characters interact with; characters falling from high up onto a bed, and so on.

We'd like to have one or two consultation sessions with you before filming (most likely via Zoom, or maybe as a phone call, etc.) and then we'd have you on set for two Full Days: Wed 9/21/22 and Fri 9/23/22.

We'd offer a solid rate for everything, but ask that the VFX Supervisor cover their own travel and hotel costs. Please let us know what your rate is and we can negotiate if needed!

Who are we hiring?
As a Lead Environment Artist at MSG Entertainment Interactive you develop entertainment that’s equal parts video game, amusement park ride, and spectacle. Your target platform is The Sphere – a massive 16K 4D theater with beam-formed audio – and the mobile phones of our guests. You build from specifications and team objectives and iterate to eventual production-quality deliverables. You’re part of a veteran cross-functional team, and learning from each other every day. As an ideal candidate you bring a solid artistic foundation in 3D art and a broad range of skills including gameplay, props and real-time and standard production art pipelines. You have a passion for gaming, and have the ability to create immersive, exciting work.

What will you do?
Work closely with the Art Director and others to maintain stunning visual style and quality
Manage the delivery of 3D assets for your level or feature, including creating assets from scratch
Create documentation when working with external development teams and feedback on work received
Promote and enforce structure, such as naming conventions and documentation
Work with leads to design fluid workflows for teammates across multiple disciplines

What do you need to succeed?
Minimum of 4 years in full-cycle AAA game development
Experienced with at least one title from concept to final delivery
Experienced in current generation industry-standard tools and workflows, such as Maya, Substance Painter and physically based rendering (PBR)
Ability to interpret and transform abstract ideas and concepts into compelling work
Ability to create a low-poly model within poly budget and efficiently unwrap the UV's for texturing
Strong and relevant 3D and 2D toolsets
Track record of working collaboratively between different departments
Excellent texture creation skills
Aware of memory and technical constraints while working, and can balance visual quality with performance
Experienced with asset backlog planning and scoping work with guidelines provided by other departments to ensure quality, playability, and performance
Must be passionate for games
The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.


Why is MSG for me?
With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals. To create immersive experiences, and content unique to Sphere, we are growing our full stack creative, experience, design, production and engineering team across our Burbank studio in Los Angeles and Ventures headquarters in New York.

We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU
Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds
At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.