Join the creative and exciting journey with Big Block LA, the media division of SLK Group. Big Block LA has its VFX set up based in Los Angeles and Bangalore. Big Block production studio is specialized in digital automotive content, VFX designing for Hollywood feature films and television commercials (website www.bigblockla.com).Currently we are seeking following positions for our studio in Bangalore, India.

1. Job Title: 3D Sr. GENERALISTS (MODELING & TEXTURING)

Overview:

The candidate must show sense in 3d design and attention to details through their works in digital models. As the majority of our works deals with recreating live details/footage through computer graphics, the level of details of your work should match the photo realistic complexity

Requirements:

- Strong skill based experience to create models in 3ds MAX
- Must have high-level photo real painting experience and have the ability to replicate details of objects in painting.
- Strong skill base in UV and V ray shaders
- Strong skill base and experience in Photoshop.
- Must have strong observation skills to create realistic shaders in 3ds Max.
- Ability to create high quality texture maps, including supporting maps (specular, displacement, etc)and possess a full understanding of map properties in relation to surfaces and lighting
- Experience working on international projects is a plus.
- Must have high level production experience ( 5 yrs and above.)
- Experience with Maya, Mudbox, Maxwell, and other 3D applications is a plus.

2. Job Title: 3D Sr. LIGHTING ARTISTS 

Overview
Light and render CG elements to match live-action footage/ references. As the majority of our works deals with recreating live details/footage through computer graphics, the level of details of work should match the photo realistic complexity. Manage render scenes, elements and assets. Develop shots in collaboration with the shot Compositor.

Requirements:
- Strong skill based experience in 3ds MAX and V-Ray engine
- Artist must demonstrate a solid understanding of how to set a mood and direct the eye through the use of various types of contrast (especially value, color, and depth of field) within a highly photo-realistic style.
- Artist must have an understanding of pipeline based productions and multi-pass rendering methods
- Compositing experience is a plus
- Experience with Maya, Mudbox, Maxwell, and other 3D applications is a plus.
- Artist should have at least 5 yrs of experience working on commercials and feature films

3. Job Title: PRODUCTION MANAGERS/ COORDINATORS

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

- Project Scheduling
- Communicate clearly and regularly Technical and Creative Team on the production status
- Help to plan and troubleshoot the pipeline for the production
- Plan with the available resources to optimize the efficiency of each department in line with the schedule
- Create and maintain a detailed report for the production
- Ensure the production team understands the goals and deadlines of each assignment and key milestones
- Manage the asset delivery to overseas animation vendor/s and in turn their deliveries back
- Manage the weekly asset deliveries to the network and follow through on notes and responses

Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years Experience in managing Vfx and short turnaround Commercial productions
- Strong experience in scheduling and managing Production teams across multiple departments
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
- Comfortable in working to tight deadlines
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particularly Excel (required)
- Knowledge of asset tracking and data base software

Please send updated C.V. and demo reels to 

DEMO REELS REQUIRED!

Cheers,

Animation Tutorial

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