Responsibilities to include:
- Independently manage and oversee CGI jobs from initial quotation stage through to completion, including client liaison, briefing, scheduling and team management.
- Modelling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing.
- Managing and checking CGI operator’s work and maintaining quality, give clear and concise briefs and always be willing to offer advice and support.
- Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department.

Requirements:

- 8+ years professional experience 3D Max in broadcast and print media.
- Very good knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of particles, fluid dynamics an advantage
- Experience in a node based compositing package (Digital Fusion, Shake).
- An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and realism.
- An interest in Photorealism is essential.

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working, and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment with good long term prospects, then this is the role for you!

Please email your CV, show reel / examples of work and full contact details to: recruitment@taylorjames.com
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work-permission sponsorship.

REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

artists and animators across a range of disciples at all levels including;
texture artists, modellers, animators, riggers, TDs, lighting/rendering, FX/dynamics, roto/paint, compositors,motion graphics artists and camera trackers.

Our artists have experience in one or more of three main industry areas;
VFX and Animation for Film and Broadcast
Computer Games
Product and Architectural Visualisation

artists experienced in the following software tools;
Maya 3DSMax XSI Lightwave
Z-Brush Mudbox Bryce Brazil
Cinema4D Houdini MotionBuilder Poser
VRay Mental Ray RenderMan CharaterStudio
AfterEffects Shake Combustion Fusion
Nuke Toxik Silhouette Flame
Inferno Smoke Maya Live PFTrack
Boujou 3D Equalizer RealVis Commotion
RealFlow Flash Alias Studio.

Responsibilities include:

-        Blue/green screen extractions

-        Seamless integration of live action, miniature and CGI sources

-        Performing all aspects of composite fx design

-        Ensure clear and concise briefs are given and understood by all involved in the project, taking part in client reviews

-        Assisting in the effective management of clients by ensuring a production workforce that is well matched to

-        the creative and technical requirements on a per-production basis

-        Follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches and problem-solving

-        Keep lines of communication open and keep staff and production updated on work status on a daily basis

-        Ensure the progression of work to the client’s expectations, liaising with the client when required

-        Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department and management of resources

-        Liaising, assisting, and contributing to the effective recruitment of key talent to the studio

Requirements / Skills:

4+ years professional experience in VFX production for animation; Experience in advertising industry a advantage; Experience in using Digital Fusion / Node based Compositing System; Understanding of CGI workflow and related practices; Experience working directly with clients/directors; Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting; Ability to work effectively in high pressure environments.

If you fit the bill, please email your CV and showreel/examples of work to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

Responsibilities include:

- Writing core pipeline tools and further development of the pipeline.

- Follow production methodologies and develop technical approaches and problem-solving, with proven problem solving abilities and excellent communication/documentation skills.

- Keep lines of communication open and keep staff and production updated on work status on a daily basis

- Ensure the progression of work to the client’s expectations

- Working with Head of CGI to ensure effective management of processes

- Developing Motion Capture

- Developing and investigating real-time web engines

- Training and Documentation

Requirements:

4+ years professional experience in VFX production for animation and/or software development; Experience in advertising industry a advantage; Experience in using Digital Fusion/Node based Compositing System; Python; Maxscript; Thorough understanding of CGI workflow and related practices; Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in high pressure environments.

If you are interested, please email your CV and examples of work to: recruitment@taylorjames.com

Strong planning and management of teams is important and client-facing experience is a plus. You will have experience in a wide range of skills, techniques and software knowledge.

Responsibilities include:

- Independently manage and oversee CGI jobs from initial quotation stage through to completion, including client liaison, briefing, scheduling and team management

- Animation and VFX – rigging, roto/paint, camera tracking, FX/dynamics

- 2D Animation (Compositing)

- Modelling, shader-creation, lighting, rendering and compositing

- Leadership on projects, with the effective delegation and monitoring of the team

- Managing and checking CGI operator’s work and maintaining quality, give clear and concise briefs and always be willing to offer advice and support

- Working with Studio Manager to ensure effective running of the department

Requirements:

8+ years professional experience 3DSMax in broadcast and print media; Experience in a node based compositing package (primarily Fusion, also Shake, Nuke); knowledge of Vray, Mental Ray a plus; Knowledge of particles, fluid dynamics desirable (Commotion, RealFlow); Rotoscoping with Silhouette and camera tracking (PFTrack, Boujou); Knowledge of Z-Brush and MotionBuilder desirable; An independent problem solver and have an eye for fine detail and realism; An interest in Photorealism is essential

This is not for the faint hearted, so if you are hard working, and want to step into a busy, creative and challenging work environment with good long term prospects, then this is the role for you! Please email your CV, showreel  to: recruitment@taylorjames.com