We are offering an Internship in the Art Department for a minimum of six month. The internship provides a detailed insight into the process of various concept art projects.

Primary tasks:
• Working closely with senior artists in support of their tasks
• Creating environment paintings, character & prob designs, storyboards, moods and layouts

Requirements:
• Strong artistic background
• Proficient Photoshop user
• Experience with matte paintings is a plus
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong communication skills as well as the ability to structure the workflow so that conceptual changes can be made efficiently
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know experienced Matchmove Artists for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• Matchmoving of high quality plates
• Modeling of sets and props for Layout purposes
• Working with set references where necessary
• Experienced with witness cameras match move techniques

Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years feature film or equivalent high-res (2K) experience
• Professional 3D Equalizer or SynthEyes user
• Strong technical background and very accurate working style
• Great problem solving and good communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know experienced Modeling Artists for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• Modeling characters and props in Maya (organic and hard surface modeling).
• Building complex facial details and blend shapes.
• Creating UV’s according to pipeline specifications.
• Meeting deadlines as established by Production.

Requirements:
• At least 4+ years work experience in VFX / Animation feature film production
• Expert knowledge of modeling in Maya.
• Skilled knowledge of anatomy for both humans and animals
• Skills in traditional sculpting and the ability to work with packages such as Mudbox or Z-brush are an advantage
• Experience with mel, python, perl or other scripting languages is a plus
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know experienced Rigging TDs for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• Implements animation control rigging systems for complex characters using Maya, strong focus on body and facial rigging.
• Works with the CG Supervisor, Animation Lead and Modelling Department.
• Oversees the characters and props rigging through the animation pipeline.
• Develops tools and plug-ins to optimize animation and rigging workflow.

Requirements:
• At least 4+ years work experience required in character rigging.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Expertise with Maya.
• Skilled knowledge of anatomy for both humans and animals.
• Strong Python skills
• C++ and Maya API a big plus but not required
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know talented 3D Generalists for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• 3D vfx assignments focusing on modeling, rigging and technical animation
• Realizing the artistic vision of the VFX Supervisor with guidance from the CG Supervisor
• Consistently delivering shots on a high quality level

Requirements:
• Strong technical and artistic background
• Minimum of 3 years feature film experience
• Expert Maya
• Proficient modeling, rigging and technical animation skills
• Basic Linux knowledge
• Great communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are currently hiring talented FX Artists for our present projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• Create convincing, realistic FX solutions and simulations (physical elements, atmospherics, smoke)
• Deliver all elements in a structured way that allows efficient integration into the pipeline
• Work with other departments (animation, rendering and compositing) to find feasible concepts for the challenges at hand

Requirements:
• Minimum of 4 years feature film experience
• Detailed knowledge of Maya or 3DS Max
• Good communication skills and team orientation required to make and incorporate suggestions to and from other members of the VFX team
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know talented Animators for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
•   Consistently delivering shots on a high quality level
•   Experience in animating mechanical assets
•   Delivering shots on time and keeping to weekly schedules

Requirements:
•   Strong artistic and technical background
•   Expert Maya user
•   Minimum of 4 years feature film experience
•   Great communication and problem solving skills
•   Ability to work well within a team
•   EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know experienced Lighting TDs (Maya/RenderMan) for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
• Lighting and rendering of photo realistic cg assets
• Realizing the artistic vision of the VFX Supervisor with guidance from the Lighting Lead
• Consistently delivering shots on a high quality level

Requirements:
• Strong technical and artistic background
• Excellent lighting and rendering skills
• Minimum of 3 years feature film vfx experience
• Expert Maya and RenderMan user
• Proficient knowledge of shader and RIB filter coding, procedural DSOs
• Hands-on scripting skills in MEL, RSL, Python+pyMel, C++
• Basic Photoshop and Nuke knowledge
• Solid Linux knowledge
• Great communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are always interested in getting to know experienced Compositing Artists (Nuke) for upcoming projects.

Primary responsibilities:
•   Compositing of live action shots with CG Elements
•   Consistently delivering shots that are creatively and technically excellent
•   Develop visual solutions for specific effects

Requirements:
•   Strong artistic background
•   Several years of feature film or equivalent highres (2K) Compositing experience
•   Professional Nuke user
•   Good communication skills as well as the ability to structure the workflow so that conceptual changes can be made efficiently
•   Good English language skills
•   EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are hiring an Editing Intern for a full CG feature film to start as soon as possible and work until September 2013.

Primary responsibilities:
• Helping to prepare the avid project for internal dailies, external reviews and deliveries by importing new shots and sound files
• Helping to maintain the avid project by regularly updating the scene bins and performing backups
• Assisting the production team in preparing presentation and delivery material - exporting quicktimes, edls, jpeg seqs etc.
• Helping to check scenes for continuity and maintain the project database
• General assistance as required by the production team

Requirements:
• Basic knowledge of Avid
• Communication and problem solving skills
• Very precise but efficient style of work
• Ability to work well within a team
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are currently looking for a talented Junior Pipeline TD to join our enthusiastic team of software developers. With this position you have the chance to work side-by-side with experienced individuals and help finding innovative solutions for technical problems. You will be exposed to a wide variety of professional tools (RenderMan, Katana, etc.) and have the opportunity to grow in a highly motivated environment.

Primary tasks:
• Build and improve pipeline tools that manage the workflow in and between departments

Requirements:
• Programming proficiency in Python, knowledge of Mel, Perl and SQL are a plus
• Proficiency in Linux and basic Shell programming
• Knowledge of the source code management with Git
• Experienced in software development and/or agile methods
• Experienced with Shotgun is considered a major advantage
• Experiences with VFX applications (Maya, Nuke, etc.) are a plus
• Knowledge of CG production pipelines and post production in general is of great advantage
• Good organisational skills
• Comfortable to work within a team, having a friendly nature
• Good English language skills
• EU citizenship or an existing German work permit

We are currently offering an internship in the pipeline programming department. A minimum duration of 6 months is intended to get fully acquainted with the specific workflow of a CG production pipeline and the challenges of a multi-platform network with a great variety of software packages.

Primary tasks:
• Working closely with our Pipeline TDs in support of their daily routine
• Developing new pipeline solutions and improving the existent ones in collaboration with the Pipeline TDs

Requirements:
• Scripting/programming knowledge in Python (PHP, Perl and MySQL is a plus)
• Knowledge of Maya, Nuke and Shotgun is an asset, as well as experience with CG production pipelines
• Knowledge of Linux (Bash/Shell programming skills are very welcome)
• Good organizational and English language skills
• Comfortable to work within a team, having a friendly nature

We are currently looking for an experienced Visual Effects Producer to join our team asap. The position is planned for our LA office with prior short-term assignment in our Munich headquarter.

The Producer role carries significant responsibilities both internal and external to the facility. From the bidding process through to driving a production schedule and managing a budget, being effective in this role is crucial to a well organized project.

Primary responsibilities:
•  Providing cost estimations and bids
•  Developing project schedules and planning their implementation
•  Evaluating and hiring staff
•  Monitoring the project progress to ensure that budget, schedule and quality targets are            being met
•  Revising project contracts and managing show finances
•  Leading regular meetings concerning the status of a current show or the development of         new projects
•  Serving as a project's main contact for clients as well as the production's Supervisors and       Head of Departments

Requirements:
•  Several years of work experience as a VFX Producer for international feature films
•  In-depth knowledge of a CGI production workflow and of general film post production
•  Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
•  Business acumen and an ability to balance financial responsibilities and negotiations
•  Being a very well organized, reliable and diligent person
•  Ability to motivate team members and to solve problems efficiently and patiently
•  Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and fluent English language skills
•  Eligible to work in the US

We are currently looking for an experienced Visual Effects Producer to join our team as soon as possible.

The Producer role carries significant responsibilities both internal and external to the facility. From the bidding process to driving a production schedule and managing a budget, being effective in this role is crucial to a well organized project.

Primary responsibilities:
• Providing cost estimations and bids
• Developing project schedules and planning their implementation
• Monitoring the project progress to ensure that budgetary and scheduling targets
are being met
• Working with the Visual Effects Supervisor in evaluating and hiring staff
• Revising project contracts and managing show finances
• Working with the Visual Effects Supervisor in bidding new projects
• Interfacing with clients regarding budgetary and scheduling issues

Requirements:
• Significant experience as a Producer in an established visual effects facility
• In-depth knowledge of a CGI production workflow and of general film post production
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Business acumen and an ability to balance financial responsibilities and negotiations
• Organization, reliability and diligence
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to motivate team members and to solve problems efficiently and patiently
• Excellent German and English language skills
• Eligible to work in Germany

We are currently hiring a motivated HR Assistant. Our HR department takes care of an international team of artists and specialists in a very dynamic and interesting work environment.

Primary responsibilities:
• Supporting the HR Manager in all of her tasks
• Recruitment of fresh talent (job postings, application management, head-hunting)
• Administrative Tasks (collecting staff data and filing of all staff related documents)
• Managing staff vacation, absent days and time compensation
• Organizing team events and trainings

Requirements:
• Great social skills but confident and diplomatic manner
• Very precise but efficient style of work
• Able to act fast and shift priorities any instant
• Handling confident data with care and absolute discretion
• Fluent English and German language skills, spoken and in writing
• Prior HR work experience a plus
• Knowledge of Visual Effects and Animation of great advantage
• Eligible to work in Germany

We are hiring a talented Office Assistant to join us as soon as possible.

Primary responsibilities:
• Supporting the Production in all of their tasks
• Handling information by receiving and distributing communications
• Maintains office schedule
• Organizing team events and trainings
• Managing facility needs

Requirements:
• Great social skills but confident and diplomatic manner
• Handling confident data with care and absolute discretion
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• General Office Experienced (Scheduling, Telephone Skills, Documentation Skills, etc.)
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Visual Effects and Animation of great advantage
• Fluent English and German language skills, spoken and in writing
• Eligible to work in Germany

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For recruitment related inquiries please contact HR:
Clara Stammermann
jobs@trixter.de

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