JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Create simulation setups to compose realistic crowds using 3D software;

- Work collaboratively with the team to determine the best technical and creative approaches to facilitate the work;

- Troubleshoot technical challenges and execute solutions effectively;

- Establish on-going communication with artists, leads, production and supervisors regarding schedules, deadlines and shot / sequence feedback;

- Be able to deliver work within established project targets with high quality standards.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Excellent knowledge of Houdini and Maya;

- Excellent knowledge of Golaem;

- Good knowledge of Vex and Python;

- Basic knowledge of Arnold is an asset;

- Good knowledge of FX (rbd, pyro, flip) is also an asset.

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required. 

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Create textures according to references provided by the client;

- Produce UV's of the assets to be textured; 

- Responsible for shading assets with or without texture in Arnold for Houdini;

- Create the final version of a textured model in Arnold for Houdini;

- Produce photorealistic elements while respecting the established technical and aesthetic standards of on going projects (film or television series).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Knowledge of Mari and / or Substance Painter and Photoshop;

- Expert at using the appropriate methods in order to meet tight deadlines and optimize render times;

- Have the ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.

ADDITIONAL (ASSETS): 

- Knowledge of Arnold materials for Houdini;

- Knowledge of Houdini, Nuke and Maya. 

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design and create photorealistic CG lighting to meet the project’s technical and aesthetic standards;

- Collaborate with other artists / departments to achieve asset look development;

- Work towards shot completion in collaboration with the shot compositor;

- Troubleshoot creative and technical issues, and optimize rendering.


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Experience with HDRs and image based lighting;

- Ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment;

- Experience in creating photorealistic lighting using Arnold in Houdini or Maya or Katana is a plus.



ADDITIONAL (ASSETS): 

- Good knowledge of shaders;

- Working knowledge of digital compositing;

- Good knowledge of Substance;

- Knowledge of programming.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Support the animation department throughout production;

- Run shots in maya for testing purposes.
 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Proficiency of Maya;

- Strong knowledge of animation, rigging and CFX workflows;

- Good knowledge and understanding of anatomy;

- Experience using automated rigging systems;

- Be a team player that can work closely with the asset supervisor, technical directors and the animation crew;

- Ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.


ADDITIONAL (ASSETS):

- Scripting knowledge is a plus;

- Knowledge of Houdini is also a plus. 

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work closely with the tracking and modeling departments to ensure accurate camera tracking;

- Recreate set, object and camera movements of a shot based on supplied set data, survey information and cameras from the tracking department;

- Execute camera and character staging and blocking;

- Layout and finalize cameras, projection plates and environments for the other departments;

- Prepare elements produced by external partners (ingest) for publication.


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Working knowledge of camera animation skills;

- Knowledge of tracking software (3DE, pftrack, etc.);

- Good knowledge of Maya;

- Autonomy, rigour and attention to detail;

- Ability to follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.
 

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design and create photorealistic organic characters and hard surface models;

- Work closely with the texture and rigging departments to ensure models are working smoothly throughout the production pipeline.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Knowledge of Maya and Z-Brush;

- Ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.

ADDITIONAL (ASSETS); 

- Knowledge of Houdini and Clarisse is an asset;

- Excellent communication skills in both French and English, also an asset.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Animate objects and/or characters to represent what is in the live plates;

- Work closely with your supervisor to provide realistic and logical animation in perspective outlook;

- Complete specific matchmoves and identify additions or changes to our existing tools.
 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Ability to work with object track in 3Dequalizer;

- Possess a minimum of 6 months of experience in Matchmove in the field of cinema and visual effects;

- Good understanding of 3D perspective and 3D packages;

- Must be able to model and manipulate geometry to reconstruct a scene and facilitate follow-ups; - Possess a good eye for detail and precision and have strong problem-solving skills;

- Good understanding of camera movements and filming techniques;

- General understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems;

- Animation knowledge is an asset.
 

ADDITIONAL:

- Experience with 3DEqualizer, Maya or other 3D packages are an asset;

- Knowledge of Nuke and tracking in Nuke, also an asset.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Create high-quality digital composites and visual effects for live-action feature films;
- Produce high-level photorealistic images and create seamless transitions between filmed footage and composited 2D and 3D elements;
- Establish looks and/or follow set style direction;
- Work with the visual effects supervisor, the compositing supervisor & the CG supervisor to develop creative and technical approaches;
- Collaborate with other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to highest quality standard and on schedule;
- Coach and advise less experienced digital composers, pass on knowledge and techniques;
- Demonstrate a high level of scrutiny for technical checks.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- 5+ years live-action feature film composting experience;
- Excellent knowledge of Nuke software;
- Excellent knowledge of composting workflow; directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies etc.;
- Developed artistic and precision senses, good eye and mastery of photographic shooting including knowledge of colour, light (reflection, refraction, shadows), perspective and composition;
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to take direction positively.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Minimum 3-5 years work experience in the VFX or feature animation industry;

- Expert knowledge of Maya;

- Ability to follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment;

- Expert understanding of animation principles;

- Strong understanding of the VFX pipeline, from rigging to animation and rendering.

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required. 

Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Work closely with the different production teams to create high level visual effects;

- Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results;

- Act as a liaison between production and the various technical departments;

- Determine, modify or maintain the most efficient technical approach and workflow possible;

- Design and implement the technical, artistic pipeline and workflow, and made sure the tools for the project are up to the task.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Experience on large-scale projects in the visual effects industry;

- Expertise with creative and technical aspects related to VFX production;

- Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills;

- Proven team leadership, strong motivational skills and willingness to share knowledge;

- Working knowledge of Maya, Houdini and Arnold, an asset;

- Knowledge of Python scripting considered a strong asset.


Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Design and create photorealistic CG lighting to meet the project’s technical and aesthetic standards;

- Collaborate with other artists/departments to achieve assets look development; Work towards shot completion in collaboration with the shot compositor

- Troubleshoot creative and technical issues, optimize rendering.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Minimum of 2 years work experience in the film and VFX industry;

- Experience with HDRs and image based lighting;

- Ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.

ADDITIONAL:

- Good knowledge of shaders;

- Working knowledge of digital compositing (Nuke) ;

- Good knowledge of programming;

- Minimum of 3 years of experience creating photorealistic lighting preferably using Arnold in Houdini or Maya or Katana, is an asset.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- In collaboration with the VFX producer, manage the technical and creative teams in order to create high level visual effects;

- Provide guidance to all departments, setting clear objectives, monitoring different stages, progress and results;

- Act as the main liaison between clients and internal teams;

- Determine, modify or maintain the most effective technical and creative approaches;

- Participate in the evaluation of current and developing VFX projects.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Experience in VFX, CG or compositing supervision;

- Possess the technical and creative skills to achieve the highest level of realism on VFX projects;

- Be an expert in compositing, lighting and science behind colour science;

- Ability to work within strict deadlines and often under pressure;

- Excellent organizational skills as well as budget and financial management;

- Knowing how to develop trusting relationships with external partners;

- Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Plan, manage and supervise all of the 2D related aspects of a VFX production;

- Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results;

- Ensure precise management of the 2D tasks related to a project in collaboration with production: needs assessment, schedule planning, proper distribution of tasks;

- Provide creative and technical support to the 2D artists working on the project;

- Work closely with the different production teams  to establish the best methodologies required for the project;

- Ensure that deliveries are made according to the project's quality standards;

- Work with the 2D department lead to improve the quality of the pipeline and increase resources for the 2D department.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Minimum 7 years of experience in animation / VFX post-production;

- 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor position or head of department of a compositing team;

- Possess a creative mind and sense of aesthetics;

- In-depth understanding of the entire VFX pipeline, with specific skills in digital compositing;

- Excellent communication skills, in both French and English.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Develop rigs and user-friendly control mechanisms for the animation department;

- Provide support to the animation department throughout production;

- Write automation scripts for production;

- Integrate rigs into the production pipeline;

- Work closely with modeling, R&D and animation teams;

- Develop and support tools to support the animation department.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- A minimum of 3 years of character rigging experience is required;

- The candidate must be creative and be able to develop new processes and systems to meet the production’s different needs;

- Must be comfortable with developing organic systems for characters (traditional weighting, muscle simulation, facial animations, etc.) as well as with developing mechanical systems (objects, vehicles, machines, etc.);

- Experience using simulation tools is a big asset (hair, cloth, muscle system, etc.);

- Excellent knowledge & working experience of Houdini and Golaem is also an asset. 

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work closely with tracking and modeling departments to ensure accurate camera tracking;

- Recreate set, object and camera movements of a shot based on supplied set data, survey information and cameras from the tracking department;

- Execute camera and character staging and blocking;

- Layout and finalize cameras, projection plates and environments for other departments.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- A minimum of 2 years work experience in the film and VFX industry;

- Excellent knowledge of 3DEqualizer;

- Knowledge of Maya;

- Experience with Nuke is an asset.
 

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required.

Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Minimum of 4 years of experience in creating textures and CG photorealistic elements in the film and visual effects industry;

- Have a sharp eye for photorealism;

- Be a power user of Mari and / or Substance Painter and Photoshop;

- Be an expert at using the appropriate methods in order to reach the deadlines and optimize render times;

- Have the ability to take direction, follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment.

ADDITIONAL:

- Knowledge of Arnold materials for Houdini;

- Knowledge of Houdini, Nuke and Maya, an asset;

- Experience in matte painting, shading & look development, also an asset;

- Leadership experience is a plus.


A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required. 

Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The FX Technical Director is responsible for creating a range of natural and supernatural phenomena such as water, fire, smoke, destruction as well as magical effects. He / she works in conjunction with other departments to ensure that assigned tasks are completed.
 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Excellent knowledge of Houdini and the use of fluids, cloth, particles and/or rbd’s;

- A thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to effects;

- A good working knowledge of Mantra and/or Arnold;

- Excellent general knowledge of Houdini. (Pyro, RBD, Flip, Vellum…);

- Good understanding of the lighting and compositing process;

- Good understanding of the other departments (modeling, animation, rigging…);

- Experience in team management is essential;

- Excellent problem solving skills;

- Experience in CFX (clothing and hair simulation) and crowd simulation an asset;

- Experience with Python an asset;

- Previous film industry experience essential.
 

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required.

Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: 

– Must have at least 3 years work experience in the film and VFX industry;

– Must be a Maya power user;

– Strong knowledge of animation, rigging and CFX workflows;

– Strength in animation tool creation;

– Ability to support the animation team technically;

– Autonomy to run shots in Maya for testing purposes;

– Expertise in: shot based problem solving, optimization and analyzing pipeline issues;

– Excellent scripting knowledge: Python, Mel & Maya API (OpenMaya, OpenMaya2 & Pymel);

– Ability to follow established techniques and work in a team oriented environment;

– 3D Animation or rigging experience a plus;

– Knowledge of Houdini is an asset;

– Knowledge of C++, PyQt and Pycharm, also an asset.

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as an Environment artist or TD for live action feature films and / or television series;

- Extensive production experience on Clarisse;

- Proven experience modeling, assembling and managing large photo-real CG environments;

- Have a sharp eye for photo-realism and composition;

- Have the ability to work and solve technical issues independently;

- Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with other team members;

- Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

ADDITIONAL:

- Experience developing simple tools in Clarisse;

- Scripting is as asset;

- Shading & lighting experience is also an asset;

- Experience with procedural city generation and scattering tools, an advantage.
 

A demo reel demonstrating your artistic ability is required.

Permanent position. Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately.