We have an immediate need for a Digital Matte Painter in our VANCOUVER, BC studio. This is a short-term contract position.

Intermediate to Senior 3D Matte Painter required to work on a feature film. 3D (Maya) experience is required.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Matte Painter

Proficiencies required:

Responsible for providing financial support to the Production team. Expected to be a business partner and advisor to Production while providing accurate cost and forecast information to Finance.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Works with show producers to prepare initial project reports using the bid information.
• Generates and distributes weekly project revenue, labor, and cost reports.
• Works with the producers to update estimate to complete information.
• Provides management with explanations for budget vs. actual variances.
• Supplies information to Finance to assist with the approval of freelance hires and show related costs.
• Manages the approval process of freelance invoices and employee overtime.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must have prior experience in either VFX or Live Action production accounting.
• Digitally savvy in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with all levels of management and staff.
• Proven time and task management capabilities demonstrated in an extremely busy and varied environment.
• Big picture thinking with attention to detail.


4 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Administration

Proficiencies required:

Full time position within our Vancouver Canada Location. While residents of Canada are preferred, relocation packages are being offered for the right candidate(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Evaluate the compositing needs of a project and develop and execute a strategy for incorporating all or some of these needs within the Prime Focus pipeline
* Work with a production team to determine what is needed for the desired look and performance of a project and incorporate that into new or existing setups
* Write scripts and incorporate them into the pipeline, enabling the artists to efficiently prepare deliverables for the next phase of production


Skills and Education Requirements:

* Requires 4 years minimum experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production
* High level knowledge of Nuke
* Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, C++, perl, etc.) is a plus
* A history of consistent high-end technical execution
* Strong artistic skills, with a good eye for form and motion
* Experience with Unix/Linux operating system
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
* A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
* Interest and ability to mentor artists and programmers
* Ability to cope with the pressure of our busy, deadline driven industry
* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Architectural/Industrial Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience


4 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: TD

Proficiencies required:

Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with day to day purchases and follow-ups on purchases that have been made.
• Interact with company vendors as instructed.
• Coordinate purchases with Prime Focus facilities globally.
• Assist Accounts Payable with managing suppliers.
• Keep track of daily purchase orders and coordinate.
• Assist Chief Technology Officer in calendaring, meeting coordination, travel coordination, and other supportive duties.
• Work closely with engineering and purchasing department and coordinate based on facility needs.
• Assist with general operations of the facility.
• Help oversee logistics of shipping and receiving between global offices.
• Help ensure that communication between engineering and operations is consistent.

Position Requirements:
• Must have strong administrative skills.
• Must be disciplined, focused and action-oriented.
• Must possess proven ability to handle pressure and multi-task.
• Must have over 2 years in administrative support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Digitally savvy (fluent in Microsoft Office software).
• Must be a self-starter.


2 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Administration

Proficiencies required:

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Our Vancouver studio has an immediate need for a Previs Supervisor for an upcoming feature. Vancouver residents are a plus. Previs will be done in stereo. The contract is approx. 10-12 weeks.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for the Previs Supervisor position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Digital Supervisor

Proficiencies required:

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

Our Vancouver studio has an immediate need for previs artists for an upcoming feature. Vancouver residents are a plus. Proficiency in maya is required and experience in stereo is preferred. The contract is approx. 10-12 weeks.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for the Previs Artist position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Previsualization Artist

Proficiencies required:

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

We have an immediate need for an FX Artist project hire proficient in 3D Studio Max, Pflow, Fume and particles to join our team in our Vancouver, Canada Location. Vancouver residents are a plus.

Primary Duties:
-Design and animate high quality, photo-real effects (fire, smoke, explosions, debris, clouds, etc) that meet all technical and aesthetic standards for the feature film project

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for the FX Artist position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: EFX Animator

Proficiencies required:

For almost ten years, Prime Focus VFX has been delivering world-class visual effects to major feature film projects. Combining extensive experience in post visual effects production, look development and custom R&D solutions, Prime Focus offers clients a vast range of VFX services. We provide a local presence for production and post-production with integrated, collaborative offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

We have a need for a project hire CG Supervisor to join our team in our Vancouver Canada Location. Vancouver residents are a plus.

As CG Supervisor you will be required to manage all 3D-related aspects of the project. You will provide technical and creative support to artists in addition to devising creative solutions to complex visual and technical problems.

Candidates must have:
- At least 4 years industry experience as a TD/CG Supervisor
- Expert knowledge of Maya and Vray
- Expert knowledge of node-based compositing
- Proficiency with Mel and/or Python
- Knowledge of robust post-production pipelines
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Critical eye for detail

Key Responsibilities:
1.Consult with VFX Supervisors/Producers on visual effects shot requirements; communicate the work and timeline required.
2.Lead the technical team as needed and ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met.
3.Assemble and decide upon all technical applications and software to be used, as required.
4.Develop 3D models, tools and utilities, for individual projects or general use as necessary.
5.Lead and supervise the 3D team, the creation and delivery of animated and modeled shots with VFX Coordinators/Producers as required.
6.Work as part of development team and communicate with the Technical Directors to make all tools accessible and operational.
7.Create solutions or workarounds for technical problems; evaluate software tools to determine how they would fit into production pipelines, and their suitability for specific projects.
8.Establish the digital pipeline to complete all images / shots.
9.Ensure Leads / Supervisors have appropriate staffing to complete projects.
10.Assist with shots / images as required.
11.Miscellaneous visual effects duties as required.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, login or register @ http://hr.na.primefocusworld.com/jobs.php and apply for CG Supervisor position. Just registering does not apply you for a desired position, so make sure to apply.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit our website: www.primefocusworld.com

5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Digital Supervisor

Proficiencies required:

IO Coordinators support the render farm 24x7 and oversee rendering feature films. In this entry-level but mission critical role. They have broad interaction with production artists from fx, animation, lighting, layout and modeling departments as well as technical directors and technology teams. As IO Coordinator you will deal with digital assets entering and leaving the facility via electronic and physical media.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Monitor, manage and keep the render farm running at maximum capacity.
* Monitor, manage and check rendered shots, verifying delivery for dailies.
* Maintain rendering priorities and resource allocations for various productions.
* Assist artists with render job submissions and errors.
* Monitor infrastructure servers and escalate problems.
* Handle studio help desk calls after hours and on weekends.
* Ingest files from clients and prepare deliveries to clients
* Transfer files between offices

Requirements:
* Unix Shell experience.
* Windows experience.
* Fundamental systems administration skills and general technical troubleshooting experience.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle a fast paced, occasionally high pressure environment.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
* Willingness to work very flexible hours, including weekends, evenings or nights when production schedules require.
* Basic shell scripting experience preferred.


1 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: I/O

Proficiencies required:

Responsible for the management of all finance and accounting functions for Prime Focus VFX by providing financial and programmatic support to the organization.

Areas of Responsibility:

Finance
• Supervises the financial/account unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for Prime Focus VFX.
• Assists Management team on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, and forecasting needs.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically: assist in identifying new opportunities, the drafting of prospective budgets, and cost analysis/ROI.

Accounting
• Manage overall accounting functions and prepare management reports and statistics detailing financial results.
• Manage monthly close process.
• Prepare and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

Other
• Helps manage all functions of cash management and treasury, invoicing and collections, and accounts payable.
• Drive the provincial tax credit processing and redemption.

Position Requirements:
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships with business partners.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous experience management an accounting department.
• Over 5 years in Senior Management role.
• Experience in VFX industry required.


5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Administration

Proficiencies required:

We have an immediate need for a project hire compositors to join our team in our Los Angeles office. This is an 9 week project hire position with roll over potential.


Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Perform visual and analytical problem solving in both 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional space
• Work with a production team and visual effects supervisor to create the desired look for environments and characters that may reflect any of a wide variety of styles

Skills:
• A good eye for lighting, detail and overall composition.
• A strong understanding of how things should look and feel given specific artistic direction or reference
• Extensive experience compositing with Fusion, Nuke, and/or Shake is essential
• Prior 3D / Stereoscopic experience is a big plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
• A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
• A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution
• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a production environment using Fusion, Nuke, or Shake.

Prime Focus VFX is an equal opportunity employer.


2 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Compositor

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for an editor to join our team in our Vancouver office. This is a project hire position with roll over potential. An Editor with Prime Focus is responsible for managing and documenting the turnover of shots from editorial to production. It requires a pro-active person who is able to think from the filmmakers point of view as well as understand the needs of the layout, animation, fx, lighting and compositing artists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize Avid project for large VFX projects.
• Manage sequence and shot turnover to VFX
• Distribute reference media to all departments
• Cut in latest versions of shots and prepare for dailies sessions
• Make sure cut sequences are available for review by artists, supervisors and director
• Work with picture editor to finalize the cut
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Skills and Education Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years as editor/assistant for feature or series.
• Advanced AVID editing software skills
• Extensive experience with compression software and QT codecs.
• Additional software proficiencies (Adobe products, Office)
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to appropriately handle highly stressful situations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in film or related studies preferred
• A creative problem solver who is critical of his or her own work.


3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Editorial

Proficiencies required:

We are looking for experienced 2D Compositors for feature film projects. Our ideal candidates will
be creative and have the ability to take direction in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:
• Break scenes down into distinct visual components (such as ambient occlusion, diffuse, specular, reflections, etc.), output render layers for those components, and composite together the multiple rendered layers

• Perform visual and analytical problem solving in both 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional space
• Work with a production team and visual effects supervisor to create the desired look for environments and characters that may reflect any of a wide variety of styles

Skills:
• A good eye for lighting, detail and overall composition.
• A strong understanding of how things should look and feel given specific artistic direction or reference
• Understanding of practical movie set lighting and ability to incorporate and match those lighting setups in computer graphics
• Extensive experience compositing with Nuke is essential
• Experience with traditional drawing, painting, photography, and/or color theory a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
• A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.
• A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution
• Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a production environment using Nuke.

4 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Compositor

Proficiencies required:

We have an immediate need for a Database Administrator/Devlopet to join our team in either our Vancouver or Winnipeg Canada studio. This is a staff position.

This Position is responsible for daily operation, support, maintenance and overall welfare of the central database. The Database Administrator/Developer reports to the Head of Pipeline.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the company-wide database architecture to be consistent with the vision provided by the Head of Pipeline.
• Unify multiple databases or data sources into the central database where it makes sense.
• Develop database systems and schemas that are robust, secure, and maintainable.
• Work with Pipeline Designers and Developers to implement new schemas or revise existing schemas for tools and workflows.
• Work with the IT department to define and implement database security and backups.
• Recommend best practices for code interaction with the database(s).
• Define and document procedures associated with the database architecture, security, and maintenance.
• Keep up-to-date on database technologies and threats.
• Carry out other pipeline-related responsibilities on occasion as directed by the Head of Pipeline.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of SQL database design and administration.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Postgres and MySQL.
• Experience with .NET coding standards, especially C# (C++, Python, other language experience is a plus).
• Responds well to pressure, and work well in a team environment.
• Enjoys working with a diverse group of technical co-workers.
• Can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Has strong organization capabilities and is detail oriented.
• Exhibits a flexible attitude and can manage his or her time effectively.
• Can prioritize effectively and zero in on the important tasks.
• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with web technologies (ASP.NET, PHP, etc.).
• Has a well rounded knowledge of mainstream software packages (Word, Excel, etc.).


5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Systems

Proficiencies required:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify new sales channels and develop existing relationships that will significantly grow the business.
• Provide competitive bids for projects.
• Responsible for the successful management of the needs of the Company’s clients in order to meet the objectives of the company’s overall business plan and strategy.
• Develop and manage relationships with strategic partners.
• Using industry contacts and knowledge of the market, develops new client relationships and channel opportunities.
• Working with the Leadership Team, responsible for the establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination of the Company’s business plan.
• Communicate with other Producers and Management on sales efforts, concerns, or other business/sales opportunities as they arise.


Requirements & Qualifications:

- Experience in identifying, developing, and managing new/existing clientele to achieve defined company objectives.
- Success at identifying and building new channels for the sale of the company’s solutions and a consistent record of quickly producing results.
- Ability to partner with and build effective business relationships with multiple levels of management at multiple facilities.
- Effective management and achievement of sales plan and forecasting methodology.
- Superior verbal/written communication skills and relationship management abilities, including consulting skills.
- Professional, confident and dynamic personality with proactive business development techniques.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- 5-10 years experience in Sales.
- 3 years experience in high level Sales role.


Compensation is commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance.


5 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Post Production

Proficiencies required:

We have an immediate need for Maya and 3d Studio Max artists to join our team in the Vancouver office.

Our ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years experience in a Feature Film and/or Commercial production facility with an excellent working knowledge of Maya and/or 3ds Max. These positionshave a strong emphasis on camera aesthetics, including shading and lighting techniques for photorealistic renderings. This Generalist will be expected to master all relevant production tools, demonstrating a strong sense of cinematic aesthetics, to achieve a wide range of rendering styles.

Maya / 3ds Max generalist work closely with the production team to ensure the successful completion of shots, regardless of what tools may be involved. As a generalist, you may be asked to contribute models, textures, rigs, animation, lighting, dynamics, fur, cloth, fluids, crowds, effects and pre-compositing as needed.

Like all additions to our team, this person must exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as creative and collaborative problem solving skills. Supervising experience and an interest in mentoring artists, while not required, is a welcome addition.



3 Years of VFX Production Experience Required

Skillset: Lighting/Rendering

Proficiencies required: