LEAD GENERALIST -- LIGHTWAVE

Description

Lightwave Lead Visual Effects Artist

Are you a high-performance, great attitude Lightwave3D generalist with a desire for steady work into the foreseeable future? Do you have a strong live action reel with a balance of animation, lighting, compositing and modeling? Can you solve problems on the fly, come up with creative and fast solutions in 3D AND comp, implement them on a deadline and still be organized and proactive enough to get home for dinnertime?

Then we have the ultimate challenge for you!

Our company produces 8 or more visual effects heavy Made-for-TV features a year with anywhere from a hundred to 150 shots per film. Our deadlines are a tight, even crazy: four to six weeks per movie.

Each production is different with a wide range of subjects... horror, sci-fi, action, fantasy... everything is on the table.

We work strictly in Lightwave3D, have a greenscreen stage, sometimes do practical FX and even act as a third unit for VFX shots. This job can, over time, allow you a wide-ranging education in all aspects of the industry.

This place is not for the faint of heart... but if you're up for a good challenge, are ready to become part of a motivated, excellent team and want to show the world you've got what it takes then you're ready to be committed to The Asylum!

We are located in beautiful Burbank near plenty of entertaining distractions and dining. We'll look forward to having you in the office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Must be a solid, experienced generalist in LIGHTWAVE 3D!

Have a solid understanding of 3D work including modeling, animation, soft/rigid/cloth dynamics, particles, lighting, compositing, etc.

Handle multiple, simultaneous FX development projects and upwards of fifty shots a month of various types and complexity

Strong artistic vision and an eye for shot composition... knowing what makes a shot right or wrong is key

Ability to multi-task on more than one shot and show

Meet all deadlines by coming up with creative solutions to tell the story best

Be prepared to handle all aspects of a project including supervising as necessary

Able to pre-emptively plan and schedule a workload to balance the effort over time


OTHER:
--We are paying anywhere from $900-$1,800/week depending on your experience.

--After a three month probation period, you will be offered full health and dental benefits.