We're looking for a talented, motivated and experienced Pipeline TD to support, develop and ensure the expansion of our current workflow.

As well as being able to demonstrate technical skill and initiative, you will need to be an excellent communicator. You will need to be comfortable with working independently.

You will be providing face-to-face support and assistance to artists, as well as maintaining and developing new tools and scripts - predominantly in Python - to meet the specific show requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support for artists
• Collaborate with production and CG supervisors to design and implement new tools and workflows
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the current pipeline
• Manage installed software and git source code repositories
• Assist with monitoring and render resource usage
• Provide updates on pipeline development status, and notifies of any upcoming production risks
• Conduct research and recommend workflows that will improve efficiency
• Maintaining documentation workflow

Essential skills

• Previous experience of pipeline programming in VFX or game industry
• Strong programming experience in Python
• Strong Linux skills
• Skilled GUI development with the Qt application framework
• Experience of using REZ as a package manager
• Clear working knowledge of VFX software API’s and data-formats (Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Arnold, Alembic, OpenVDB, etc.)
• Ability to work to prioritise production tasks in a frequently changing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable skills

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or other related field
• Experience using FTrack API
• General understanding of networking and performance issues that arise with automated tools
• Jira ticketing systems

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 'Senior Pipeline TD' 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 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 self motivated and enthusiastic studio manager to join Freefolk.

The company specialises in high end commercials, film & TV post production & vfx working with creative advertising agencies, production companies and studios who attend sessions on a regular basis.

Applicants must be ultra organised and have previous experience in studio administration/management roles, preferably in a post production, production or creative environment. You will also be responsible for recruiting and managing the next wave of talent such as runners and interns and understand career progression as part of that process.

Qualities needed:

• Have great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational.
• An eye for detail.
• Happy to work in an admin role within a creative post production setting.
• Flexible can do attitude.
• A confident friendly disposition.
• Willingness to implement new systems and have lots of initiative.
• Must be computer literate and be technically savvy.
• Have excellent people management skills including training of new staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Common sense.
• Knowledge of building management.
• Team player.
• Service orientated mentality.

Duties will include:

• Managing and Co-ordinating runners, including: recruitment, shift patterns (in conjunction with the production department to ensure staffing levels are fulfilled) training of new running staff and monitoring their progress.
• Ensuring client services are of a high standard at all times.
• Constantly review and improve service and client offering.
• Running the front of house reception including answering phones when needed.
• Meet and greet clients.
• Building management: Oversee all systems to the building, such as phones, alarms, fire, plant, air con and lift. Liaise with managing agent and tenants, supervise maintenance contractors such as cleaners, window cleaners, lift maintenance, air conditioning etc.
• Oversee office health & safety.
• Keeping the office presentable at all times.
• General office organisation and administration such as ordering supplies.
• Despatches in and out, using Farmers Wife media library.
• Ordering cabs, Flight bookings and co-ordinating other travel.
• Using Farmers Wife scheduling system to input expenses and booking meetings.
• Ad Hoc duties.
• Must be computer literate and understand all the basic packages.
• Help in general recruitment and organising job interviews for relevant Heads Of Dept.

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 'Studio Manager' 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