[Scratchpostjobs] Meteor Studios is hiring!

[Jessica Kardos]

Meteor Studios, Montreal's largest visual effects facility, offers a stimulating work environment; a milieu for creativity and productivity, and design allied with the latest technology from which emerges images of superior artistic quality.

Meteor Studios is currently seeking candidates for a stereoscopic feature film project (approximate dates: October 2006 to May 2007) for the following positions:

Asset TD

Candidates require solid experience in a similar capacity. 
Must be familiar with LINUX / Windows, Maya and RenderMan. 
Very good working knowledge of the technical needs of modeling, texture, rigging and animation departments required.

Character Animators

Minimum 2 years professional key frame experience in film, TV or the gaming industry.
Experience with Maya an asset.
Must have an excellent understanding of animation principles, specifically related to realistic movement and creature animation.
Must be able to take direction well, possess a good sense of team work and communication skills.
Feature film and stereoscopic experience an asset

FX Animators

Strong experience with Maya and Renderman
Knowledge of particles and MEL scripting
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset

Lighting Artists

Strong experience with Maya and Renderman
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset

Modelers 
Strong experience with Maya and Z-Brush required. 
RenderMan an asset

Production Coordinator

Candidates must have solid experience in same or similar capacity. 
Must be familiar with all steps of 3D production and should have excellent organization skills, team spirit, flexibility and dynamism.
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset

Sr. Roto/Paint Artists

Experience in live-action/photorealism
Experience with Combustion and Silhouette
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset

TDs

Solid experience in a similar capacity. 
Familiar with LINUX / Windows
Experience with the software programs Maya and RenderMan. 
Very good working knowledge of the technical needs of modeling, texture, rigging and animation departments
Excellent spirit of analysis and team collaboration
Additional proficiency in C++, Python an asset
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset

Tracking Artists

Experience with 3D Equalizer and Maya
Stereoscopic and feature film experience an asset



We offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package. Please note that Canadian citizenship is not required. We will cover the cost of your work permit.

Please submit your resume and demo (if applicable) to recruiting at meteorstudios.com
You can alternatively send a copy of your demo on VHS or DVD to the following address:

Att: Recruiting
Meteor Studios
1751, Richardson - suite 7200
Montreal Quebec
Canada
H3K 1G6 

<http://www.meteorstudios.com>