Shot Finaling Artist - 3D (BC Based)

At Mainframe Studios, we're creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We've been doing this for 25+ years, and we're still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we've established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)!

Under the guidance of the Supervisor, the Shot Finaling Artist ensures that all assets are caching properly for final lighting and is responsible for making necessary fixes to geometry to resolve issues such as intersections and penetrations.

This role will require multiple days in the office per week.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve technical problems related to caching.
• Compare QuickTimes between approved Animation and generated caches to identify missing elements and intersection issues.
• Provide support and documentation for tools created.
• Interpret and implement notes and feedback from the Supervisor or Lead in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
• Deliver assignments per project's schedule.
• Adhere to digital file managements protocols.
  

Need to have:

• Solid modeling skills and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• Proficiency in using Maya is required.
• Proficiency in Mental Ray and/or Renderman is an asset. Knowledge of Python is a plus.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely. Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others. Incorporates feedback and direction received from the Lead and/or Director /Supervisor.

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.

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