Want to work with both highly creative and technical people in a creative, dynamic and fast-paced environment?

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Administrator / Systems Engineer to join our fast-paced and growing team.

You will be involved in all areas of the IT infrastructure, including security; virtualisation; Linux/Windows server environments; networking and storage and take actions to ensure maximum performance, availability and reliability of the supported platform/technology.

The successful candidate for this role will be able to use their initiative, previous experience and troubleshooting skills to proactively problem solve and assist other engineers in the support, maintenance, design and implementation in all areas of Freefolk’s core infrastructure.

The Role:

You will be supporting our Head of Systems with the day-to-day running of an award-winning VFX post house. This will be a hybrid role with the first couple of months working remotely and assisting with the office move, then following a hybrid structure from September onwards

Required Skills:

• Very good knowledge of Linux (CentOS) and likely to have previous experience in Linux System Administration roles
• Scripting experience using Python or Bash
• Linux lifecycles management tooling experiences such as Ansible, Foreman, Puppet, Salt or Chef
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, sound work methodology
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supporting our Linux servers and workstation infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on support to our remote and on-site Colour Graders, Editors, Producers, Pipeline TDs and VFX Artists.
• Implementing and supporting a wide variety of software and hardware including but not limited to:
• RedHat/CentOS Linux and Microsoft Windows for desktop and server
• VMWare vSphere
• Mellanox and Aruba networking
• Network Monitoring and Centralized Logging
• Working as an active team member for the joint success of a project, taking responsibility, and providing timely updates, and documentation for assigned action items and deliverables.

Nice to have:

• Understanding and working experience in Cloud Compute, Storage and Networking
• Microsoft Server and Microsoft ActiveDirectory experience
• Familiarity in administering macOS systems
• Understanding of GPFS or similar clustered file systems

How to apply:

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com with your CV and Cover Letter.

Include your name and ‘IT Administrator’ in the subject of your email.

We are seeking experienced Nuke Compositors to join our award winning team for a commercial project. You will work alongside top VFX professionals in a dynamic studio environment. You will utilise your expert Nuke skills and creativity to execute compositing for commercials and long-form projects.

Description

• Responsible for creating high-quality digital composites and visual effects for feature films and television.
• Seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and computer graphics elements
• Strong sense of colour, colour-space and attention to detail.
• Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D).
• Ability to work on complex shots.
• Follow production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving.
• Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections, and using 3D environment within Nuke.
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot.
• Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard.
• Thorough understanding of compositing multi-channel lighting passes and how each channel contributes to the final image.

Requirements

• Ideally minimum 2 years experience in the film industry
• Mastery of Nuke
• Expert knowledge of compositing as well as integration of 3D elements into plates
• Experience using multi-pass CG elements
• Strong artistic skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Within a 4-hour time zone of the UK.

To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com or fast-track your application

• Please submit your CV with a link to your online website or showreel
• Include 'Nuke Compositor' in subject of email
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted
• No phone calls or drop-ins please

HOUDINI FX TD

We are looking for a talented FX TD to work within our highly regarded commercials department.

Responsibilities:

• Creating particle fluid simulations or animations.
• Applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Houdini with some knowledge of Maya.
• A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation.
• Working knowledge of Mantra and/or HtoA.
• Working knowledge of Nuke.
• Strong Vex, python, hscript, and/or Mel scripting skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of other simulation packages.
• Knowledge of the Houdini HDK.
• Experience working on commercial projects.
• Additional generalist skills across other 3D disciplines.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

To apply please email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com

Include 'Houdini' in the subject of your email.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

Freefolk are looking for a VFX commercials producer with at least 5 years experience and a proven track record in commercials post production to join our growing team.

Multi-tasking will be a feature of this role as we are a mid-size independent studio. You should possess organisational skills, enthusiasm and ability to work in a team. Plus enjoying socialising with clients and going to industry events.

A detailed understanding of the post production process from script stage, quoting, grading workflows, Flame & CGI VFX in a commercial environment is essential. You must have an eye for detail, experience with dealing with clients and be used to working within tight deadlines.

The rewards are to be part of a flexible and holistic environment where you can be as ambitious as you want to be and where a healthy work/life balance is what we strive for.

Description:

• Accurate budgeting, quoting and reconciling of jobs.
• Working closely with agency and production clients to produce work within budget and schedule.
• Managing artists and allocating correct resources to projects.
• Liaise and build relationships with clients and prospective clients.
• Work alongside our EP and artists.

Requirements:

• Must have experience and be familiar with Farmers Wife or similar booking system and be able to schedule. Plus Ftrack experience is helpful but not essential.
• You should also possess strong computer skills.
• Good eye for detail.
• Ability to liase with clients and build strong working relationships with them.
• Be able to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Must have very good technical understanding of the overall post process including Grading, 2D & 3D VFX.
• Excellent communication skills.

To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com

• Salary: Dependent on Experience.
• Include ‘VFX Commercials Producer' in the subject of your email.
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

We are looking for a talented CG Generalist to work freelance within our highly regarded commercial department in London (currently working remotely).

Responsibilities:

• Ability to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modeling, texturing, lighting & rendering
• Ensure a high-quality standard of work delivered on time

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer
• 3 years experience working in commercials
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as within a team
• A good artistic and visual sense of composition, light, and colour
• Attention to detail and desire to deliver high-quality work

Bonus Points if you have ...

• Experience using Houdini
• Technical skills such as programming/scripting (mel/python)

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How To Apply:

To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com or fast track your application

Please submit your CV with a link to your online website or showreel.

Include ' CG Generalist' in the subject of your email.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior Character Animator to work within our highly regarded film and tv department on an exciting new netflix show.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Maya
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills

To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com

• Please submit your CV with a link to your website or showreel
• Include ‘Animator’ in the subject of the email
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted