We are hiring for a sales-orientated Senior Producer with at least 5 years’ industry experience in a production role, to join our small but very busy department.

We are a friendly, independent and creative VFX studio that have built our reputation on the quality of our work, strong relationships with our clients and artists and a working culture that we’re very proud of.

Building client relationships, looking for new opportunities and keeping your ear to the ground for new and exciting talent to work with are all very relevant to what we do.

Responsibilities

• Multi tasking will be a major part of the role. You must possess great organisational skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work in a team
• A detailed understanding of the post production process from script stage to quoting, VFX pipelines with Flame, Nuke, CGI & Motion Graphics in a commercial, digital and long form environment is essential
• You must have an eye for detail and be used to working within tight deadlines
• Experience in dealing with clients is second nature

Requirements

• Ability of working within a small but very busy team. Being adaptable and able to deal with the changes in workflow that come from this
• Industry contacts to generate new and on going business with both production companies and agencies
• Essential that you understand and are able to negotiate with clients regarding budgets and best route based on this for the creative
• Interest in attending industry events
• Farmers Wife experience is a benefit

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

• Please submit your CV and include 'Senior Sales Post Producer' in subject of email
• Salary dependant on experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic proactive individual to join our busy facility with a desire for a career in VFX. As well as a strong personality to work in client services, the ideal candidate will need to possess excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with an ambitious desire for a career in post production. Responsibilities also include petty cash handling & accounting and facilities management.

The role will also incorporate occasional working in the media transfer department.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Office Manager
• Handling & accounting for petty cash float
• Working directly with our clients to provide high-end service
• Preparing office and suites and maintaining high standards throughout the day
• Local runs as required

Requirements

• Prior work experience, ideally in media sector
• Previous experience in post production/running would be advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Ideally proficient in creative software, however previous use or knowledge a must (e.g. Adobe CC package, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Understanding file types and specifications for encoding
• Exhibit attention to detail for QC
• Available immediately

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 (if appropriate)
• Include 'Runner' in subject of email
• No phone calls or drop-ins please
• Due to the volume of applications we receive only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are looking for a talented junior/mid level 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.

As well as being able to demonstrate technical skill and initiative, you will need to be an excellent communicator - your ability to accurately and succinctly communicate between technical developers and non-technical artists will help you thrive in this role.

Several projects are currently planned for the pipeline team:

• Improve the integration of our creative tools to FTrack
• Maintain and extend our delivery tools
• Create new render farm submission tools

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
• Evaluates and recommend proprietary software
• Keep up on current technology trends and tools both hardware and software

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Python and Linux
• Experience working with 2D/3D applications (eg. Nuke, Maya)
• Solid understanding of the Visual Effects pipeline

Desirable skills

• Previous experience as a Pipeline TD preferred
• Experience using Ftrack API is an asset
• Experience developing user interfaces with PySide or PyQt
• Familiarity with source control software
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or other related field

Salary

Dependant on experience.

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

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

We are looking for Junior CG Generalist with a technical edge to work within our highly regarded commercials department in London.

Responsibilities

• Ability to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modelling, texturing, lighting & rendering with a focus on FX /Scripting
  
• Have strong MEL/python knowledge
  
• Create tools to aid project workflow and implement efficiency
  
• Ensure high quality standard of work and delivered on time
  
• Prioritize and assign tasks to other team members and liaise with other team leads
  

Requirements

• Must have excellent knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer
  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
• Must be self driven and be able to work independently as well as within a team
  
• Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver high quality work
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Houdini
  

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

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

We are looking for a talented junior/mid level FX TD to work within our highly regarded commercials and VFX longform departments.

Responsibilities

• Creating particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations or animations
  
• Applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director
  
• Research and design solutions needed to create job specific effects
  
• Help Design and create pipeline tools and techniques
  

Requirements

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

Desirable Skills

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

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

• Salary: Dependent on Experience
  
• Include 'Houdini FX TD' in the subject of your email
  
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted

We are looking for talented Lead CG Generalist TD to work within our highly regarded commercials department in London

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the 3d output of commercial based jobs
  
• Ability to execute a broad range of VFX tasks including modelling, texturing, lighting & rendering
• Ensure high quality standard of work and delivered on time
  
• Prioritize and assign tasks to other team members and liaise with other team leads
  

Requirements

• Must have excellent knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer
  
• At least 3 years experience working in commercials is essential
  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Excellent problem solving skills
  
• Must be self driven and be able to work independently as well as within a team
  
• Must have a good artistic and visual sense of composition, light and colour
  
• Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver high quality work
  

Desirable Skills

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

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 'Lead CG Generalist' in subject of email
  
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted
  
• No phone calls or drop-ins please