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

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 developing user interfaces with PySide or PyQt
• 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
• 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