Lamppost VFX

VFX Producer

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Thursday, 21 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a VFX Producer to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

The VFX Producer is responsible for creating and managing overall schedules and budgets for projects. Reporting to the VFX Supervisor, the VFX Producer casts appropriately and motivates a team to successfully deliver VFX projects on budget and that meet or exceed client expectations.
We are looking for clear communicators that demonstrate a high level of organisation and possess a very proactive and positive attitude.

Duties & responsibilities
Creating and maintaining budgets and schedules for shows.
Work closely with VFX Supervisor to deliver project in time and within budget.
Track and record all changes to scope of work and verify change orders are correct and agreed with the client.
Work with the resourcing teams to plan crewing for shows.
Continuous review schedules to ensure that staff are assigned work throughout the duration of the project.
Ensure projects are set up with appropriate production workflows.
Report overall project status as required and during weekly production meetings.
Correspond with clients providing bids, progress reports, approvals, and costings.
Confidently negotiate with a client whilst maintaining a strong working relationship.
Manage project milestones and deliveries in accordance with the implemented schedule.
Ensure all project deliverables are determined and that shots are managed and delivered according to schedule.
Work with the finance team to ensure all invoices are sent according to contractual or the pre-determined schedule.
Monitor overall Bid vs Actual costs.
Partner with key creatives to develop the approach for creating the effects work and provide clients with estimates of budget and schedule.
Evaluate the project budget and work scope with production accountants to provide management with early, consistent, and accurate financial reporting.
Maintain the project crew sheet, collaborating with the talent team to ensure the project is appropriately crewed.
Collaborate with the talent management team and studio production managers, with a focus on covering the project resource needs and balancing the overall capacity of the studio resources.
Lead a positive team environment, ensuring a collaborative and respectful work environment for your artists and production teams.

Education / Experience
Have 8 or more years experience in VFX Production in all roles, including VFX Producer credits on complex high end projects.
A Bachelor's Degree in Film, Art or Communications or you have gained that experience by working in our industry.
Extensive experience in VFX production including extensive knowledge of post-production techniques and terminology.

Skills:
Extensive experience in VFX production including extensive knowledge of post-production techniques and terminology.
Excellent skills in problem solving and communication, ability to quickly assess relevant information and make effective decisions
Must be a detail oriented, proactive, and well organized individual, able to grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Previous extensive experience producing complex CG & VFX projects
Highly organised with first-class time/project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent client and crew management skills
Ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work within a team towards a common goal
Thorough understanding of live-action and CG based VFX workflows
Good knowledge of MS Office packages (including Word, Excel)
Experience using Shotgrid software
Fluent written and verbal Spanish and English.

Production Manager

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Thursday, 21 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a Production Manager to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

About the job

Production Managers “PM’s” work in tandem with a VFX Producer on a project and are the owners of the show schedule. The PM functions as the Producer’s “right hand”, stepping up to support Producer duties as required and keeping a direct line of communication with the production team and VFX Producer (and/or Executive in Charge of Production) on all aspects of the show. The PM reports to the VFX Show Producer on a daily basis for show specific tasks and reports to the Business Manager.

Duties & responsibilities
In collaboration with Producer and Supervisors, create overall show asset and shot schedule across all disciplines and capitalising on external vendors, using Lamppost’s best practices for scheduling. Oversee implementation of schedule by guiding and directing coordinators, Supervisors and leads as needed.
Under direction of VFX Producer, work closely with Recruitment on crew needs as required
Acts as liaison between client-side Production team and Lamppost team
Partner with Producer in overseeing roles/responsibilities for Productions Coordinators.
With input from Supervisors and VFX Producer, proactively identify and plan for work to be outsourced. Help identify vendors appropriate for body of work. Prepare vendor bidding packages, contribute to vendor cost analysis and weekly cost reporting as needed.
Proactively problem-solve and raise concerns in all aspects of vendor relations
Assist as liaison with vendors for technical and creative issues that arise to ensure work stays on schedule and optimal workflow is adhered to
In partnership with VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor, facilitate overall setup of Project (“Show”) pipeline and toolsets
Evaluate and learn artists' strengths; help develop cross utilisation of resources to promote an effective workflow
Act as default leader when the Producer is out of office or otherwise engaged including client contact and running bid meetings.
In partnership with Producer, monitor costs to date and crewing plans against budget.

Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in film or related field or equivalent work experience required.
Six years minimum work experience in VFX production.

Skills:
Possess strong working knowledge of Visual Effects techniques and terminology
Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Shotgrid required.
This position may require daily overtime and some weekend work
Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time.
Strong scheduling experience required.
Must possess very strong organisational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines.

Production Coordinator

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Thursday, 21 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a Production Coordinator to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

About the job

The VFX Production Coordinator works with VFX Producers, VFX Supervisor and artists to ensure shots are being tracked and delivered according to established targets and milestones. This position coordinates our cross-functional production teams and requires effective project management skills.
We are looking for clear communicators that show a high level of organisation and have a very proactive and positive attitude.

Duties & responsibilities
Schedules - prioritises and tracks internal technical assignments and project details.
Organise dailies, rounds and project meetings; organize and set up rooms/media.
Ensures Shotgrid statuses and task assignments and project scope is kept daily.
Coordinates and packages shot deliveries including submission documentation.
Ensures team members are clear on daily deliverables and manages the calendar.
Records all notes from clients, dailies and rounds.
Communicates team updates and understands priorities.
Coordinates and monitors multiple projects.
Documentation and reports preparation (tasks tracked and managed)
Communicates any schedule changes to supervisors/producers.
Follow up on approved and completed work and ensures delivery on time and to specification.
Establishes quality control and project closures processes.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum of two to five years experience in visual effects or film production industry.
Highly organized with excellent scheduling and task management skills.
Proven project management experience with the ability to problem-solve effectively in a fast-changing environment understands visual effects terminologies and processes.
Ability to liaise and collaborate with clients, artists and producers.
Experience in visual effects processes; asset development, layout, matte painting, animation, FX, lighting, and compositing.
Working experience with Shotgun (project management software) is a must.
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages (Word and Excel)
Knowledge of Nuke and other 2D/3D packages is considered an asset.

Compositing Supervisor

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a Compositing Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also Long term positions.

Duties & responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots.
Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots.
Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects tv/film standard
Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
Taking responsibility for the teams workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
Assumes Compositing project/show responsibilities as required.
Responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing.
Composite shots utilising Nuke software. Is able to perform all tasks necessary to complete a shot; including matte extraction, painting, roto, 2D motion, compositing. Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
Training and mentoring of more junior artists
Take a lead role in effect design to take advantage of software capabilities.
Responsible for fostering a team environment.
Assists the department manager with the employee review process and the scheduling of personnel on shows, providing input on skills, productivity, and career development.
Acts as a point person between Production and Compositing crews, providing timely, clear communication.
Assemble crew for production, assess individuals skills and delegate work appropriately.
Responsible for problem solving and communicating issues organisationally, logistically and technically.

Education / Experience
5+ years of Compositing experience
2 years of experience in a Lead role

Essential Skills:
An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
Experience in a similar position within Episodic or film VFX
Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
An understanding of colour space principles
A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline

Desirable Skills
Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
Programming and coding experience and knowledge
Experience working on episodic/long form projects.
On-set experience.

Compositing Supervisor

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a Compositing Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also Long term positions.

Duties & responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots.
Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors in order to ensure the appropriate execution of shots.
Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects tv/film standard
Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
Taking responsibility for the teams workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors
Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
Assumes Compositing project/show responsibilities as required.
Responsible for all aspects of 2D compositing.
Composite shots utilising Nuke software. Is able to perform all tasks necessary to complete a shot; including matte extraction, painting, roto, 2D motion, compositing. Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles
Training and mentoring of more junior artists
Take a lead role in effect design to take advantage of software capabilities.
Responsible for fostering a team environment.
Assists the department manager with the employee review process and the scheduling of personnel on shows, providing input on skills, productivity, and career development.
Acts as a point person between Production and Compositing crews, providing timely, clear communication.
Assemble crew for production, assess individuals skills and delegate work appropriately.
Responsible for problem solving and communicating issues organisationally, logistically and technically.

Education / Experience
5+ years of Compositing experience
2 years of experience in a Lead role

Essential Skills:
An excellent working knowledge of and production experience with Nuke
Experience in a similar position within Episodic or film VFX
Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
A pro-active and collaborative work ethic
A strong eye for detail, composition, colour and lighting
The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
An understanding of colour space principles
A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline

Desirable Skills
Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
Experience in dealing and communicating with clients
Programming and coding experience and knowledge
Experience working on episodic/long form projects.
On-set experience.

Nuke digital compositor

Barcelona • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are looking for junior medium and senior digital compositors. For our VFX studio in Barcelona and remote.

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Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also long term positions.

Open to Spain and EU Citizens. Or have a valid EU Citizen Work visa.

We are looking for junior medium and senior digital compositors. For our VFX studio in Barcelona and remote.

The Compositor combines live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

Responsibilities
Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluates creative and technical approach for assigned shots
Performs all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots
Maintains the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines

Education / Experience
At least 1 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience
Required Skills / Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of Nuke
Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color
Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong sense of composition, color and design

Preferred Skills
Technical and artistic ability.
Nuke's ability to write gizmos and / or add-ons is an advantage
Python and / or C ++ experience a plus
Knowledge in visual effects tools such as: Maya, Vray, Mocha Pro.
Ability to work under pressure and with closed calendars.
Problem solving and attention to detail.
Ability to work individually and in teams.

CG Supervisor / CG Lead

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a CG Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity at Lamppost.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term. Also Long term positions.

The CG Supervisor will work in partnership with the VFX Supervisor to ensure the creative and technical visions of our clients are realised. The CG Supervisor will familiarise themselves with all aspects of the show, the capabilities of Lamppost’s existing tools and capabilities of the team to assess what will be required to deliver exceptional quality work for our clients.
They will work with the VFX Supervisor and Producer to assess all needs during the pre-production schedule and ensure that they have the appropriate staff and workflow capabilities to get the job done.

Duties & responsibilities

Manage the techniques used to generate and edit CG elements from asset creation to final composition.
Work with Production to determine what information may be required from clients to ensure a smooth show setup and execution.
Determines technical approaches needed to achieve desired look and behaviours of the production's assets within agreed technical pipeline.
Act as the primary technical leadership on the project. Serves as key technical expert on productions
Work with R&D and Production to define future direction of technology development at Lamppost.
Work with pipeline to write, edit, install, and maintain show-specific configuration files and scripts. (Outputs configuration - dailies, videouts, color pipeline etc.)
Identifies, defines, prioritises and oversees the implementation of tools that automate production tasks.
Set up Workflow Templates (WFTs) at the show level.
Provide references, recommendations or technical solutions for effective task completion.
Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artist skills/abilities.
Utilise effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to the VFX Supervisor and artists.
Assist the team in debugging problematic shots and assist in optimising shots for efficiency.
Evaluate artist workflow with an eye on improving productivity and automating processes.
Deliver final shots that are creatively and technically excellent.
Be actively involved in mentoring juniors throughout productions.
Builds consensus among technology, creative and production management to create efficiencies.

Education / Experience

A minimum of 5 years CG experience in high-end film
2 years of experience as a Supervisor
Is a proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff
Demonstrated experience teaching/mentoring co-workers and assume leadership role

Skills and abilities

Technical skills

Strong ability in defining a cg strategy for a show considering team and time at disposal.
Ability to lead and coach your various department leads about said cg technique and approach.
Expert knowledge of Vray or of a similar physically-based renderer.
Proven experience with Maya and Nuke and knowledge of Houdini.
Knowledge of advanced 3D modelling, rendering, animation, texturing, lighting, shading, effects and rigging
Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, etc.) is a plus
Strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies, etc.
Excellent eye for detail for quality control

Core skills

Strong leadership skills. Both in spoken and written form
Ability to interface with Production staff about scheduling or resources challenges
Capable of managing a full team of artists and technologists; setting high expectations, and encouraging and supporting the staff when in needs
Ability to assess Lamppost resources and talent pool to ensure workflow can be completed
Excellent time management and communication skills
Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture

CG generalist

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are seeking a CG generalist to join our team.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

The Generalist demonstrates a strong base of knowledge in 3D Computer Generated Imagery Creation. Successful candidates will display a high degree of proficiency across multiple areas including: modelling, lighting, texturing, shading/look development, FX, animation and rendering.

Primary Responsibilities
Uses artistic and technical skills to work on all aspects of CG shots such as modeling, shading, texturing, lighting, FX and rendering.
Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital assets.
Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation
Work in conjunction with VFX and CG Supervisor to develop the look and feel of the shot
Communicate with production on a regular basis and provide aesthetic feedback when required.

Education / Experience
High level knowledge across multiple CG techniques including but not limited to: animation, FX, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, shading
Minimum two years VFX pipeline experience having worked on at least one feature-film or TV Series

Required Skills / Competencies
Working knowledge of Maya, Vray, Substance Painter.
Knowledge of Photogrammetry process is a plus.
Be comfortable with both the creative and technical aspects of CG work.
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output.

Preferred Skills / Competencies
Programming or scripting skills (e.g. mel, python)
Traditional arts background
Comfortable with a wide range of software used to create high quality digital assets.

Houdini FX Artist

Barcelona, Spain • {{setTimeRemaining('Wednesday, 20 March 2024')}} {{remaining}}

We are looking for a Mid and Senior FX artist to join our team.

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Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

The Effects TD generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities
Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
Light complex/multiple elements; communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production
Provides accurate time estimates for shot-work
Responsible for handing off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
Presents shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
Mentor junior Effects artists
Data management of shots including clean up
Special projects as needed

Education / Experience
At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience.
Required Skills / Technical Competencies
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
Production pipeline experience
Strong communication and follow-through
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
Basic understanding of the physics of simulation

Preferred Skills / Technical Competencies
Scripting ability in Python
Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, Chaos Phoenix FD Maya, and the ability to write expressions.

Open Application

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Although we do not have positions open at all times we are happy to keep your contact information for future reference.

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We are always interested in hearing from talented people in all professional fields and although. So if you feel you can contribute with knowledge that will blow our mind, please do not hesitate to send us your application.

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