Zerofractal Studio is a multinational company with over 6 years experience in graphic solutions for interactive, animation and real estate. Webpage: [color=white]http://www.zerofractal.com[/color]
Special Effects & Compositor artist
Job Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: Under contract. 2 3 month project.
Job Purpose:
Designing and creating pre-rendered special effects, composites and post production work.
Responsibilities:
· Creates visually exciting 2D and 3D effects that follow the established art style.
· Work with rigid/soft body dynamics, particles, and shaders to simulate effects of explosions, smoke, fire, steam, fog, etc.
· Develops appropriate production workflows and tasks by working in conjunction with the Creative director
· Identifies potential issues during pre-production and participates in problem solving and creation of tool pipeline. Works to solve high level technical post-production issues.
· Maintains an excellent understanding of the tools and software used in the production of special effects and compositing. Ability to use and help develop proprietary tools.
· Oversees and performs post-production compositing of image sequences.
· Excels as a team player and strive to maximize team performance.
Qualifications:
· BFA or equivalent degree with a portfolio that demonstrates high quality special effects and compositing.
· 4+ years production experience with special effects, post-production, and problem solving.
· Extensive expertise of 3D graphics, particle systems, dynamics, and shaders.
· Strong knowledge of one or more major 3D animation packages, 3D Studio Max preferred.
· Strong knowledge of post-production and video editing software, After Effects preferred.
· Computer scripting/programming experience desirable.
· Self motivated. Keen ability to identify and prioritize project tasks and deadlines.
· Excels in producing top results within a team environment.
· Must be willing to work overtime when requested.
To apply:
Please send a soft copy of your resume to monica.benitez@zerofractal.com.
Demo reels can be submitted to:
Zerofractal Studio
ATTN: MONICA BENITEZ
250 The Esplanade Suite 401 A
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1J2