BC - Rotoscope & Paint Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project

Rotoscope & Paint Artist

All applicants must be residents of British Columbia Canada.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen PR Open Work Permit.

At this time were pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)

About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television film and advertising. Our mantra is VisualEvolution- we focusoneverypart of theprocess from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are youlooking for your nextcreative and technical challengeCome join our team!

Why Join Zoic

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity collaboration and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! Contract is starting immediately.

Summary of Position
The Rotoscope/Paint Artist is responsible for creatingholdout matte elements for use in compositing as well as digitally removing rigs seams and dust.

Job Functions

• Review stage elements with leadership. Shot assignments will be focused on complex shots.
• Follow up with compositors to ensure requested articulate mattes and/or paint work meets all technical and creative requirements.
• Use rotoscope techniques in Nuke or Silhouette to generate mattes and splines.
• Use paint and compositing techniques in Nuke to produce clean plates remove rigs and seams or other artifacts etc. This may involve generating pre-comps for use by compositors or taking shots to completion.
• Attend dailies as necessary; receive and implement feedback.
• Drive tasks to completion and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee quality control of approved elements publishes and handoffs for own work as well as work from more junior team members.
• Develop and maintain training material mentor and train more junior members of the roto/paint team.
• Communicate delays with leads and production management via e-mail updating shotGrid accordingly.
• Absorb shot work as needed focusing on more complex shot work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3years Rotoscope/Paint experience preferably on feature films.
• Strong eye for composition detail light and color.
• Stereoscopic experience.
• Experience in Silhouette and Nuke (Furnace and After Effects experience a plus).
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $25 - 40/hr(The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including without limitation the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and if applicable the location of the position)
• Candidates MUST belocated in the Lower MainlandBritish Columbia. This Role requires the candidateto work onsite within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown.(Some remote work may be considered)
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• Any and allremote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we regret that only those selected to interviewwill be contacted.

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.

Permanent Residents and Canadians only please.