We have an immediate need for a Digital Matte Painter in our VANCOUVER office. This is a staff position .

A Digital Matte Painter is directly responsible to the VFX Supervisor as well as the Client, and is responsible for painting/creating photorealistic digital images then applying those images to geometry in a 3-D environment with consistent and seamless results. The responsibilities of the Digital Matte Painter include: reviewing the storyboard to determine the type, placement and number of matte painting elements required; examining the film or tape plates, clips and stills of the background and/or principal action, as available; examining and evaluating the look of computer graphics οΏ½ animation, 3D modeling and technical effects οΏ½ in an effort to integrate the digital matte painting; preparing tests of proposed matte painting to show to the Creative director and or client to apprise him or her of the progress and synchronization of the matte work; and finalizing and integrating the final elements.

The Matte Painter must be highly experienced in digital knowledge of the UNIX, PC and Mac platforms, and of the various proprietary software programs utilized in CG work οΏ½ principally, Photoshop image manipulation as well as competency in a 3D modeling software applications like Cinema 4D, Max or Electric Image (3D Toolkit). Working knowledge of compositing packages such as Fusion, Shake, After Effects, Combustion and Commotion is a welcome addition.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Matte Painter

Proficiencies required:

Prime Focus is looking for a VFX PRODUCTION COORDINATOR to join our team in our Los Angeles Office. This is an 8 week project hire position with roll over potential. If you consider yourself a RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED VFX COORDINATOR who is looking for a team atmosphere, read on.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital production, preferably working on projects that have included Editorial, 3D and Compositing. Experience working on Stereoscopic projects is a big plus.

We are looking for a confident individuals. The right candidate will have a desire to be part of a studio that does great work, and will treat every project and every client with the enthusiasm, and respect. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, and a desire to grow in Production.


2 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: VFX Production Support

Proficiencies required:

We have an immediate need for a project hire Fusion artist to join our team in our Los Angeles office. This is an 8 week project hire position with roll over potential.


Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Perform visual and analytical problem solving in both 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional space
• Work with a production team and visual effects supervisor to create the desired look for environments and characters that may reflect any of a wide variety of styles

Skills:
• A good eye for lighting, detail and overall composition.
• A strong understanding of how things should look and feel given specific artistic direction or reference
• Extensive experience compositing with Fusion is essential
• Prior 3D / Stereoscopic experience is a big plus.
• Experience with mental ray a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
• A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
• A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution
• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a production environment using Fusion.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.


4 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Compositor

Proficiencies required:

We have an immediate need for project hire FX Technical Directors to join our team in our Vancouver Canada Location. These are project hire positions with the potential of roll over. Vancouver Residents are a plus.

These positions partner with the Visual Effects Supervisor and the production team in order to understand and execute the client and studios vision. An Effects TD at Prime Focus is responsible for using 3D approaches to plan and execute simulations and special effects for use in the production of live-action images. The Effects TD is responsible for the development of 3D effects looks as well as incorporating them into the pipeline for themselves and other artists on the team. This position is responsible for Simulation of natural phenomena by applying direct and procedural animation techniques to create a variety of effects.
The demands on our Effects TD’s are extremely high. We require lively, enthusiastic, and organized artists who can cope under pressure to work in our busy deadline driven facility.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in a Feature Film and/or Commercial production facility with an emphasis on effects, simulations and procedural animation techniques. Proficiency in 3D Studio Max is required.

We will require this position to integrate their 3D elements. While you may not be responsible for final compositing, experience with node-based compositing software is encouraged.
Prior experience with Unix/Linux operating systems as well as experience with mental ray is a plus. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional all around communication skills. Supervising experience and an interest in mentoring artists, while not required, is a welcome addition.



5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: EFX Animator

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for Producers to join our team in our Vancouver Canada office. These are project hire positions with roll over potential.

The successful candidates will have deep technical knowledge with experience in all aspects of visual effects. This position is tasked with guiding and illuminating Prime Focus VFX Clients and Junior Production staff through the ins and outs of CG, Compositing, Editorial and Design. The ideal person will have worked on VFX Feature Projects, Commercial VFX, Music Videos, or Episodic VFX projects.

The demands on the producer are extremely high. The ideal candidate must have excellent Client skills. Strong leadership, management, and organizational abilities as well as a commitment to detail are essential. As always, Excellent Word, Excel, and File Maker Pro skills are essential.

Candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a visual effects Producer. On set supervision experience, while not required, is a welcome addition. Prior stereoscopic experience is a plus.




5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: VFX Production Management

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for a Pipeline Developer for either our Vancouver or Winnipeg office.

Overview
The Pipeline Designer takes the lead on assigned Pipeline Cases, working directly with the interested parties to find optimal solutions under the constraints of business. The Designer analyzes the workflow surrounding the case and provides recommendations to the interested parties and works to reach a consensus on the best solution. In cases where pipeline software automation or tools are part of the solution, the Head of Pipeline (aka Pipeline Supervisor) will allocate Developers to the Case. The Designer then provides specifications to - and directs - the Developer(s) to realize the solution. The Pipeline Devleoper reports to the Head of Pipeline.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1. Investigate business process and workflow issues as assigned by the Head of Pipeline.
2. Analyze existing workflows and processes and propose solutions where needed.
3. Work with interested parties to reach a consensus on newly proposed solutions
or processes.
4. Lead small teams of Pipeline Developers to automate business processes.
5. Organize beta testing for solutions involving the creation or revision of software
tools.
6. Formally document new workflows, procedures, and tools.
7. Act as a point of contact to the Pipeline Department in your region.
8. Uphold quality standards and vision set forth by the Head of Pipeline.
9. Assist with peer review of solutions proposed by other Designers.
10. Execute other pipeline related tasks as assigned by the Head of Pipeline.
11. Occasional intercontinental travel may be required.

Qualifications and Experience
1. 5+ years of scripting and programing design and administration.
2. Experience with .NET coding standards, especially C# (C++, Python, other language experience is a plus).
3. Responds well to pressure, and work well in a team environment.
4. Enjoys working with a diverse group of technical co-workers.
5. Can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
6. Has strong organization capabilities and is detail oriented.
7. Exhibits a flexible attitude and can manage his or her time effectively.
8. Can prioritize effectively and zero in on the important tasks.
9. Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience.
10. Familiar with web technologies (ASP.NET, PHP, etc.).
11. Has a well rounded knowledge of mainstream software packages (Word, Excel, etc.).


3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Systems

Proficiencies required:

We have a need for a project hire Technical Director specializing in hair to join our team in our Vancouver Canada Location. Vancouver Residents are a plus.

This position partners with the Visual Effects Supervisor and the production team in order to understand and execute the client and studios vision. A TD at Prime Focus is responsible for using 3D approaches to plan and execute simulations and special effects for use in the production of live-action images. The TD is responsible for the development of 3D effects looks as well as incorporating them into the pipeline for themselves and other artists on the team.

The demands on our TD’s are extremely high. We require lively, enthusiastic, and organized artists who can cope under pressure to work in our busy deadline driven facility.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in a Feature Film and/or Commercial production facility. Experience with syflex / ncloth required. Proficiency in 3D Studio Max is required as well as Proficiency in scripting, either Maya or Max (python is a plus).

This position will evaluate the hair needs of a project and develop and execute a strategy for incorporating these needs within the Prime Focus pipeline in addition to working with a production team to determine what is needed for the desired look and performance of a project and incorporate that into new or existing setups

We will require this position to integrate their 3D elements. While you may not be responsible for final compositing, experience with node-based compositing software is encouraged.

Prior experience with Unix/Linux operating systems as well as experience with mental ray is a plus. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional all around communication skills. Supervising experience and an interest in mentoring artists, while not required, is a welcome addition.



3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: TD

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for experienced 2D Compositors for feature film projects. Our ideal candidates will
be creative and have the ability to take direction in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:
• Break scenes down into distinct visual components (such as ambient occlusion, diffuse, specular, reflections, etc.), output render layers for those components, and composite together the multiple rendered layers

• Perform visual and analytical problem solving in both 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional space
• Work with a production team and visual effects supervisor to create the desired look for environments and characters that may reflect any of a wide variety of styles

Skills:
• A good eye for lighting, detail and overall composition.
• A strong understanding of how things should look and feel given specific artistic direction or reference
• Understanding of practical movie set lighting and ability to incorporate and match those lighting setups in computer graphics
• Extensive experience compositing with Fusion is essential
• Experience with mental ray a plus
• Experience with traditional drawing, painting, photography, and/or color theory a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
• A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
• A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution
• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a production environment using Fusion.


3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Lighting/Compositing

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for experienced 3D Lighting and Rendering Artists and TD’s for feature film
projects. Our ideal candidates will be creative and have the ability to take direction in a
collaborative, fast-paced production environment. They will also be able to work well within a
team setting, adapting to the project style and working closely with the production teams.

Requirements:
• Extensive knowledge in 3D Studio Max.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional lighting fundamentals.
• Previous experience creating realistic lighting rigs/set-ups for Film or game assets (2-3+
years).
• Problem solving and debug render scripts.
• Determine and contribute to various aesthetic and technical solutions.
• Effectively communicate, and implement techniques in research and development, as
well as existing pipelines.
• Detailed knowledge of CG Lighting principles & their application in a streamlined
production environment.
• Excellent artistic standards including photo-realistic painting/texture creation, generating
your own bitmaps, HDRI’s when required.
• Proficiency in lighting and shading using current renderers (max-centric, and/or
standalone : PRman/gelato/ etc) Writing shaders and building a shader library to be used
by lighting department.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with other artists to complete tasks, and ensure
deadlines are met efficiently.
• Creating high quality CG lighting to the standards set by the VFX Supervisors.
• Understanding of 3D CGI Creation workflow and limitations.
• Compositing experience an asset.

3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Lighting/Rendering

Proficiencies required: