ImageMovers Digital is a new motion picture studio in Marin County devoted to the performance capture films of Academy Award-winning director/producer Robert Zemeckis. Established in 2006, we currently employ over 250 employees and continue to search for talented individuals to join our company. We are currently in production on the new performance capture feature “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge and the three ghosts.

Please visit our website for directions on how to apply, as well as a full list of open positions: http://www.imagemoversdigital.com [imagemoversdigital.com]

Please note that due to the volume of resumes we receive, we cannot personally respond to all inquiries… we will be in touch if your skills fit our needs.

Thanks for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!


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Sr. FX Technical Director

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, creation, implementation, iteration and documentation of FX tools and procedures that simulate natural and un-natural phenomena as defined and directed by the FX technical lead, sequence lead, or any other artistic or technical supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to write particle expressions and create complex particle behavior through simulation and animation is required. Includes in-depth knowledge of fields, collisions, rigid-bodies, soft-bodies, fluids, sprites, volume rendering, etc.
• Ability to develop production tools and simulation systems in order to achieve artistic and technical direction given or assist other artist through the effects department and the studio.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware limitations and software problems to find solutions that are appropriate and efficient for the pipeline and the time constraints of production while maintaining a high level of quality is required.
• Ability to multi-task and work on several shots or elements at once is required.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate within the FX department to share insight and experience with other members of the FX team and to help solve production problems is required.
• Responsible for communicating with the FX technical lead and production supervisors about anything that impacts the schedule for assigned shots, elements, or sequences.
• Responsible for always being prepared to show work to the FX technical lead and other artistic and technical supervisors during rounds, dailies, or any other scheduled appointment.
• Responsible for checking e-mail, phone messages, and calendar so that pertinent studio communication is received. Responsible for being on time to scheduled meetings, and working guaranteed hours plus any approved overtime when appropriate.
• Responsible for staying abreast of cutting edge tools and technology relevant to the role.


Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Maya, Houdini, and other 2D or 3D software packages
• At least 5+ years experience in feature film production environment
• Knowledge of all aspects of visual effects and computer graphics is required, with a strong understanding of lighting and rendering, compositing, and motion capture techniques.
• Degree in computer science or other applicable field and working knowledge of Python, Perl, C/C++, Bash/Csh, Mel, Hscript, Vex, Rendrman SL, Renderman RIB and the Maya Plug-in API is required