Freelance: CG - New York

Framestore VR Studio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Integrated Advertising is seeking exceptional freelance talent to join our award-winning team. We will keep you on file for future freelancing opportunities as they arise, with live postings on our website.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise with Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer/Painter, Mari, and Photoshop, and have knowledge of Arnold. Strong teamwork and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in high-end CG and visual effects tools and workflows.
• Able to deliver photoreal and stylistic imagery across diverse client briefs.
• Strong collaboration and communication in fast-paced production environments.
• Wamiliar with motion, cinematic language and technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Freelance opportunities will be posted on the company site; submit details for future consideration.
• Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality imagery from CG assets to composited scenes.
• Follow direction, contribute ideas, and adapt to creative changes throughout a project.
• Work within a production schedule, communicating progress and constraints clearly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Substance Designer

Substance Painter

Mari

Photoshop

Arnold

Mantra

VRay

Nuke

PfTrack

3DEqualizer

C++

Python

Job description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional talent to join our award winning team. If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing opportunities with our team then

Our freelance opportunities will always be live on the website and we will get in touch with people who have submitted their details as and when opportunities arise.

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

New York Employees Pay Range:

Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour
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 New York. The range is posted in accordance with the New York Pay Transparency Bill. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of New York City. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.