Freelance: CG - Los Angeles

Framestore; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Integrated Advertising is always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our award-winning team. We seek artists with strong Maya, Houdini, Substance, or Photoshop skills and a solid grasp of cinematic language and motion.

You will contribute to high-end imagery across styles, collaborate within fast-paced productions, and adapt to creative changes while maintaining attention to detail. US work authorization is required; the role may involve flexible hours and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Mari and/or Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Arnold.
• High level ability to produce great looking imagery across a range of styles, from photoreal CG with live action to stylized CG.
• Good understanding of animation and an eye for motion.
• Knowledge of cinematic language and technical terminology.
• Strong communication skills are critical; able to work within a team, take direction, and show attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player and organised.
• Able and willing to follow direction and 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.

Skills

Maya

Houdini

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

Mari

Photoshop

Arnold

Tools

Mantra

VRay

Job description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional talent to join our award winning team.

Requirements

• 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 through 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. Must be able 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 organised
• Able and willing to follow direction and openly collaborate with others
• Ability to work well under pressure and open to working 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 a plus.
• A 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 a solid understanding of the compositing process
• PfTrack or 3DEqualizer experience a plus

California Employees Pay Range

Juniors ( Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California.

The range is posted in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.