We are looking for a talented CG Generalist to work full time within our highly regarded commercials 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

MID/SENIOR HOUDINI FX TD

We are looking for a talented mid/senior level FX TD to work within our highly regarded Film and Episodic 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

Bonus points if you have...

• Knowledge in other simulation packages
• Knowledge of the Houdini HDK
• Experience on long-form or commercials projects
• Additional generalist skills across other 3D disciplines

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How To Apply:

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

Include 'Houdini FX TD' in the subject of your email

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

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

NUKE COMPOSITOR

We are seeking experienced Nuke Compositors to join our award-winning team for an episodic project. You will work alongside top VFX professionals in a dynamic studio environment. You will utilise your expert Nuke skills and creativity to execute a wide range of compositing tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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, and a good understanding of working colour spaces.
• Ability to do any required tracking (both 2D and 3D).
• Ability to work on complex shots.
• Follow the production process and develop creative approaches and problem-solving.
• Proficient in using 2.5d approaches, projections and using 3D environments within Nuke.
• Work closely with Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a VFX shot.
• Work in partnership with lighters and other compositors to guarantee sequence continuity and ensure all 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.

Bonus points if you have ...

• Minimum 2 years experience in film industry.
• Mastery of Nuke.
• Experience using multi-pass CG elements.
• Strong artistic skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve where necessary.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How To Apply:

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

Include 'Nuke Artist' in the subject of your email

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

Only qualified applicants will be contacted

We are looking for a talented Pipeline TD to assist the expansion of the current pipeline. You will be ensuring the smooth running of tools, software and workflows used in the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the pipeline supervisor with all aspects of technical components
• Troubleshoot solutions with department supervisors
• Aid in the development of applications and creative pipeline tools and techniques to improve productivity
• Provide updates on pipeline development status, and notifies of any upcoming production risks
• Evaluate and recommend proprietary software
• Keep up on current technology trends and tools both hardware and software

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Python and Linux
• Knowledge of developing user interfaces with PySide or PyQt
• Good understanding of SideFX Houdini
• Experience developing tools for Houdini FX
• Familiarity working with other 2D/3D applications (eg. Maya, Nuke)
• Clear understanding of the Visual Effects pipeline

Desirable skills

• Previous experience as a Pipeline TD preferred but technically minded Houdini artists are also welcome to apply
• Experience using Ftrack API
• Knowledge of working with REZ
• Familiarity with source control software

We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

How To Apply:

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

Include 'Pipeline TD' in the subject of your email

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

Only qualified applicants will be contacted