NELVANA STUDIOS

Nelvana Studios is a globally recognized animation studio that develops and produces award-winning animated properties and brands including the literary classics Babar and Franklin as well as shows such as Backyardigans and Grossology. Nelvana Studios is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, Movie Central, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.nelvana.com and www.corusent.com.

Basic Requirements:

Canadian Citizen with at least 1 year of production experience.

Recruiting for:

We are currently seeking both 2D and 3D digital designers, animators and technical directors as well as background painters and 3D layout artists.

To apply for an Animators for Hire interview spot with Nelvana,  you must email using this link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it    Please send a resume embedded in the body of the email confirming that you have a year of production experience and that you are a Canadian citizen.



About DHX
DHX Media Ltd. is a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content with an emphasis on children, family and youth markets. DHX Media’s production companies Decode Entertainment Inc. located in Toronto, Halifax Film and Studio B Productions Inc. in Vancouver, are the producers or co-producers of 14 original television series and theatrical releases currently commissioned for production and maintain a growing library of over 2,200 half-hours of mostly children and youth-oriented television productions.

Basic Requirements:
Degree from recognized animation school.  We prefer artists that possess a strong professional background in animation production. Bluntly put: we want the best, who want to work with the best.

What positions we are currently recruiting for:
-Flash Animators,
-3D animators,
-Design Artists: Art Directors, Background Artists, Story boarders. Colour Stylists,
-Posers Builders
-Layout Artists
-AFX Artists

Specifications for submissions:
Well thought-out concise DVD reel with accurate breakdown/shot list labeled with your name and contact information.  Your portfolio should be varied and include your professional work as well as life drawings.  It should be well organized with each page labeled with your name and contact information.


To apply for an Animators for Hire interview spot you must email using this link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Please send a resume embedded in the body of the email confirming that you have a strong classical animation background and a good understanding of flash animation.  No attachments please.

Participating from Studio B Productions Inc.
Anne Denman - HR Manager / Recruitment

www.dhxmedia..com

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About Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios brings imagination to life through traditional and computer animated films. Our crew is filled with diverse talent from all around the globe whose passion is to create beautiful and timeless films though the art ofstorytelling, the magic of animation and the science of cutting edge technology.

Specifications for submissions:
Walt Disney Animation Studios will be doing portfolio reviews.
Set up a profile and upload your work at http://www.disneyanimation.com

We are currently looking for:
A variety of open positions can be found at https://careers.disneyanimation.com/job_groups/ . We are planning for our Spring 2010 Talent Development Artists program freaturing Trainee opportunities for visual development artists and 2D hand-drawn animation artists including character animator, background painting, efx, layout and clean-up.

To apply for an Animators for Hire interview spot with Walt Disney,  you must email using this link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     Please send a resume embedded in the body of the email confirming that you have a strong classical animation background and a good understanding of flash animation.  No attachments please.

Participating from Walt Disney Animation Studios

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About Pipeline Studios Inc
Pipeline Studios Inc. PSi, is an award-winning Canadian full service production company and a state of the art facility specialized in the production of quality family entertainment. PSi engineers customized 3D and 2D production workflows to meet any challenge and employs world-class talent and highly motivated artists, which are key components of the PSi production engine. Fostering an environment where Producers and Artist’s communicate seamlessly to deliver the highest production values.

PSi continues to push the envelope by applying innovative production techniques, with a dedicated team of technical and creative talent developing original content, the company is currently in production of “Grossology”, “Willa’s Wild Life”, “Guess with Jess” and the award winning Nick Jr. series “The Backyardigans”.

Basic Requirements:
At present time we can only extend offer to Canadian Citizens.

What positions we are currently recruiting for:
Pipeline Studios is looking for self-motivated talented artists to work on high profile, award-winning productions starting this fall. We are always looking for creative people with a clear vision to deliver high caliber work. If you are someone who thinks the impossible just takes another try to achieve we want to talk to you.

To apply for an Animators for Hire interview spot you must email using this link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Please send a resume embedded in the body of the email confirming thatyou are a Canadian Citizen.  No attachments please.


http://www.pipelinestudios.com




About Rainmaker Entertertainment Inc. :

Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. is one of the Canada’s largest producers of CG animation. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the studio employs over 250 people. Originally established in 1993 as Mainframe Entertainment, Rainmaker has produced many feature length DVDs, game cinematics and television shows based on top international brands such as Barbie, Max Steel, Casper, Popeye, Tony Hawk, Stuart Little, Hot Wheels, Spider-Man, and Inspector Gadget and more. Rainmaker's clients include Mattel, The Weinstein Company, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Sony, Electronic Arts, MTV and UbiSoft. In addition to garnering many prestigious awards for their work, Rainmaker is currently developing a diverse slate of DVDs and feature films including a movie based on their classic series ReBoot. Currently in production at Rainmaker: Escape From Planet Earth, the company's first theatrical feature with The Weinstein Company; and new installments in Mattel's Barbie and Max Steel franchises. Recently completed productions include an animated sequel to The Nutty Professor and the game trailer for Splinter Cell: Conviction.

Basic Requirements:

· Will provide work permit to those hired
· Should have  XSI and Maya experience
·We are open to junior or senior experience levels. We will hire candidates who are straight from school or if they only have a few years of experience      with an excellent skillset

Positions Available:

Director
Conceive and implement an overall creative vision for an animated CG Film.  Ensure that the film is of the highest quality achievable within the budget and schedule.

Producer
Overall responsibility of a Producer is to manage all aspect of the production and to ensure that the quality products are delivered on time and on budget.

Animator
As part of the Animation team, successfully complete assigned sequence and quotas achieving the quality level outlined by the production. 

Modeler
Creates character and/or environmental models that support art and story concepts.  May focus on developing technical drawings for model production. Utilizes modeling software to prepare and build models for characters/props/sets. Writes, maintains and runs scripts and model databases. Able to develop models for multiple types of productions from simple to moderately difficult.  Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.

Pre-Vis Artist
Utilize computer graphics software to create rough versions of shots in a sequence, and translates the intent of the storyboarded sequences from 2D to 3D and explores, creates and enhances this material and the vision of the director.

Surfacing/Texture Artist
The Surfacing/Texture Artist implements or "paints" surface texturing on animated characters, props and/or environments.

Facial TD
The Facial TD is responsible for providing the facial shapes, rigging and weighting of characters.

Creature TD
The Creature TD is responsible for evaluating the needs of the modeling and animation departments. The creation of effective controls and their documentation is essential in order to meet the expectations of the modeling and animation supervisors.  The Creature TD must assist in the development of a production ready process of creature modeling and creation.


To apply for an Animators for Hire interview spot with Rainmaker Entertainment,  you must email using this link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please send a resume embedded in the body of the email confirming that you have a XSI and Maya experience.  No attachments please.
www.rainmaker.com




POP6

POP6 is an innovative Montreal based company which develops, produces and finances entertainment properties for the international market. With the wide variety of entertainment options available for today’s consumer, POP6 is creating animation and audiovisual properties designed to invoke a unique multiplatform experience for the public. Pop6 also actively supports each property and brand, driving audiences to network and consumers to retailers.

UK based Codex Pictures Limited and Pop6 are currently in production of « »Ultramarines TM » an CG animated  feature film based of the internationally acclaimed Games Workshop Ltd’s « Warhammer 40,000 ».

www.ultramarinesthemovie.com

© 2009 Games Workshop Ltd. Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000, Ultramarines, the foregoing marks' respective logos and all elements from the Warhammer 40,000 universe are either (r), TM and/or (c) Games Workshop Ltd. 2000-2009, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world.
All Rights Reserved

Basic requirements:
     
Minimum 3 years of experience within a production pipeline
Canadian citizenship, Quebec residency required.
Comfortable working among a team of 60 people

Good team and work ethic

Excellent attention to detail
Advance knowledge in software for position you are applying for.

Current Opportunities:

POP6 is currently recruiting INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED 3D artists and compositors for a feature length animation film. If you enjoy action sci-fi movies than this is a project for you!

Position Openings:
•Layout Artist

•Animators

•Modelers

•Zbrush
•Texture/Shader Artists

•Lighting Artists

•Riggers

•Matte Painters

•Compositers
Starting Date:
Now until April 2010 (depending on position)
Software:
XSI 7.5 - Ice - Nuke – Zbrush
   
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