Framestore - Freelance: CG - Chicago

3D Animator is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Framestore

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join their award-winning team. They invite freelancers interested in being kept on their books for future opportunities to submit their details. Freelance opportunities will be posted on the website, and applicants will be contacted when suitable roles arise. Once submitted, applicants remain on their radar for future opportunities. Interested candidates can apply for exciting and challenging advertising work with the team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of any of the following pending specific discipline: Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari, and/or Photoshop
• A working knowledge of Arnold
• High level ability to produce great looking imagery across a range of styles, from photo-real CG composited against live action to stylized fully CG work
• A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
• Knowledge of cinematic language and technical terminology
• Strong communication skills are critical
• Ability to work within a team, taking direction and exercising attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and organized
• Able and willing to follow direction and openly collaborate with others
• Ability to work well under pressure and open to flexible hours
• Adaptable and accepting of creative change throughout a project
• Must have valid US work authorization

Desired Skills:

• A working knowledge of Mantra and VRay is a plus
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., C++, python, hscript, or mel)
• Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems
• A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g., Nuke) and an understanding of the compositing process
• PfTrack or 3DEqualizer experience is a plus

Additional Information

Framestore Integrated Advertising offers exciting and challenging advertising work and encourages interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The freelance opportunities will always be live on their website, ensuring up-to-date information for prospective applicants.