Overview
Reporting to the CG or VFX Supervisor, the CG Generalist will model, texture, do basic animation work, light and render as required in the assigned time frame as outlined by the Supervisor. The position requires a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgement. Accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are important.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create and texture models (characters, sets and props) as assigned
Light and render assets and shots as assigned
Able to ingest track and layout
Animate as required, though a CG Generalist is not considered a specialist in animation
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Ensure all working files are efficiently organized
Follow Supervisor directions, ensuring assets created are accurate and effective
Fully comprehend the requirements on the designs thereby creating assets true to their designs
Create and modify assets by following the creative direction of the production
Interact with production team in a positive manner
Report technical problems and potential problems to Supervisors in a timely fashion
Must work within the pipeline and publish tools, renders and scripts as prescribed
Must manage his/her disc space to fit within quota
Must create systems that minimize resource use, (render times, disc space, etc)
Qualifications
3+ years in film VFX experience
Excellent knowledge in Maya
Good knowledge of handling camera & layout
Good knowledge of modeling, material creations and texturing
Good knowledge of lighting and rendering
Good general animation skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent team player
Excellent file management skills
Good communication skills
Must be eligible to work in BC… open permit, PR, Citizenship. This is not a remote position.
Salary commensurate with experience
About Barnstorm VFX Vancouver
Barnstorm is an Emmy-nominated boutique visual effects studio located in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.